The effect of standardized counseling on patient knowledge about induction of labor

Tong, Candice T.; Mackeen, A. Dhanya; Berghella, Vincenzo

doi:10.3109/14767058.2012.703726

Cited by 6 publications

(3 citation statements)

References 4 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…19 Complications such as cord prolapse and placental abruption are uncommon. 28,29 The above studies indicate that information about risk in postterm pregnancy and the medical advantages of IOL is needed. Furthermore, the results of the few existing studies are ambiguous.…”

mentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Women‘s experiences of postterm induction of labor: A systematic review of qualitative studies

Lou

Hvidman

Uldbjerg

et al. 2018

Birth

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background: Over the last decade, induction of labor (IOL) in postterm pregnancies has increased. Studies have shown the medical advantages of postterm IOL, but less is known about the perspectives of the pregnant women. This review aimed to summarize the current qualitative evidence on women's experience of postterm IOL. Methods: A systematic literature search was performed in three databases. A total of 3193 publications were identified, but only eight studies met the inclusion criteria.Thematic analysis guided the data extraction and synthesis. The Confidence in the Evidence for Reviews of Qualitative research (CERQual) approach was used to assess confidence in the findings. Results: Three major findings were identified. First, for some women, IOL required a shift in expectations because the hope of spontaneous labor had to be given up.Second, the IOL decision was considered a recommendation from health care professionals and was experienced as a nondecision. Finally, the induction process was experienced as a sequential set of steps where the women were expected to fit into the existing hospital organization. The CERQual assessment suggested moderate confidence in all findings. Discussion: The negative experiences identified in this review can be greatly reduced by a communicative and patient-centered approach. To support informed choice and shared decision making, women need high-quality, unbiased information about IOL, alternative options, and potential outcomes, in addition to time for reflection on their personal values and preferences. Women may need a professionally initiated and supported opportunity to re-evaluate their hopes and expectations before IOL. K E Y W O R D Sexperience, induction of labor, postterm pregnancy, qualitative research, systematic review

show abstract

mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…23,26,27 Thus, there is a need for continued strategies to facilitate women's involvement in decision making to support a good birth experience. 28,29 The above studies indicate that information about risk in postterm pregnancy and the medical advantages of IOL is needed.…”

mentioning

confidence: 99%

Women‘s experiences of postterm induction of labor: A systematic review of qualitative studies

Lou

Hvidman

Uldbjerg

et al. 2018

Birth

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…In a study involving two groups of women who were being prepared for induction of labour, one group was counselled using a standard counselling tool and the other was counselled using a non-standard tool. The study indicated the first group had a better knowledge and understanding about the procedure, even though outcome of the procedure had no direct relation to their understanding [ 31 ].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Lived experiences of women during induction of labour at a tertiary hospital in Ghana: A qualitative study

Atobrah-Apraku,

Newman,

Opuni-Frimpong

et al. 2024

PLOS Glob Public Health

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Induction of labour (IOL) has become a major and vital maternal health intervention to facilitate childbirth and minimize the rising caesarean section rates globally. However, there is limited information to facilitate appropriate client counselling, birth preparedness and informed decision making although the procedure has inherent tendency for adverse maternal/perinatal outcomes. Given the need for optimal client education and shared decision making in maternal health, this study explored women’s knowledge and their lived experiences of IOL. This qualitative study used in-depth interviews, conducted at the largest teaching hospital in Ghana. Purposive sampling was used to recruit the study participants. Data analysis was performed based on thematic content using inductive framework synthesis. We included 17 women who had undergone IOL, delivered and discharged. Most participants(52.9%) were ≥30 years old, married(88.2%), and 41.1% had no previous childbirth experience. The main indications of IOL were postdate(47%), pre-eclampsia(29%) and gestational diabetes mellitus(11.8%). Data synthesis resulted in three broad themes: women’s knowledge on IOL, women’s experiences of care and women’s difficult experiences including coping mechanisms. We determined mixed responses concerning the themes explored: adequate versus inadequate knowledge; positive versus negative experiences of care and satisfaction. Nearly all women mentioned vaginal examination as their most difficult experience due to severe pain, extreme discomfort, and being psychologically traumatic. The main coping strategy the women developed to navigate the traumatic vaginal examination was by “psyching” themselves. Our study indicates women encounter significant negative and positive experiences during IOL and childbirth in Ghana with vaginal examination cited as the most painful experience. Appropriate antenatal counselling, women empowerment and pre-labour education on childbirth processes and expectations are recommended to enhance birth preparedness and complication awareness. Health system improvement and regular refreshers courses for health workers are urgently required to promote positive women’s experiences of care during labour induction and childbirth.

show abstract

Developing a standardized approach to prenatal counseling following the diagnosis of a complex congenital heart abnormality

Gendler

Birk

2021

Early Human Development

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The effect of standardized counseling on patient knowledge about induction of labor

Abstract: Standardized counseling improves patient knowledge about induction of labor. In the future, this information can be used to appropriately direct patients' expectations and improve satisfaction with the induction process.

Cited by 6 publications

References 4 publications

Women‘s experiences of postterm induction of labor: A systematic review of qualitative studies

Women‘s experiences of postterm induction of labor: A systematic review of qualitative studies

Lived experiences of women during induction of labour at a tertiary hospital in Ghana: A qualitative study

Developing a standardized approach to prenatal counseling following the diagnosis of a complex congenital heart abnormality

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About