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Carlisle N, Dalkin S, Shennan AH, Sandall J. IMplementation of the Preterm Birth Surveillance PAthway: a RealisT evaluation (The IMPART Study). Implement Sci Commun 2024; 5:57. [PMID: 38773632 PMCID: PMC11110199 DOI: 10.1186/s43058-024-00594-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/24/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND In the UK, 7.6% of babies are born preterm, which the Department of Health aims to decrease to 6% by 2025. To advance this, NHS England released Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle Version 2 Element 5, recommending the Preterm Birth Pathway for women at risk of preterm birth. The success of this new pathway depends on its implementation. The IMPART (IMplementation of the Preterm Birth Surveillance PAthway: a RealisT evaluation) study aimed to research how, why, for whom, to what extent and in what contexts the prediction and prevention aspects of Preterm Birth Surveillance Pathway is implemented through a realist evaluation. Realist implementation studies are growing in popularity. METHODS Initial programme theories were developed through a realist informed literature scope, interviews with developers of the NHS England guidance, and a national questionnaire of current practice. Implementation theory was utilised in developing the programme theories. Data (interviews and observations with staff and women) were undertaken in 3 case sites in England to 'test' the programme theories. Substantive theory was utilised during data analysis to interpret and refine the theories on how implementation could be improved. RESULTS Three explanatory areas were developed: risk assessing and referral; the preterm birth surveillance clinic; and women centred care. Explanatory area 1 dealt with the problems in correct risk assessment and referral to a preterm clinic. Explanatory area 2 focused on how once a correct referral has been made to a preterm clinic, knowledgeable and supported clinicians can deliver a well-functioning clinic. Explanatory area 3 concentrated on how the pathway delivers appropriate care to women. CONCLUSIONS The IMPART study provides several areas where implementation could be improved. These include educating clinicians on knowledge of risk factors and the purpose of the preterm clinic, having a multidisciplinary preterm team (including a preterm midwife) with specialist preterm knowledge and skills (including transvaginal cervical scanning skills), and sites actively working with their local network. This multidisciplinary preterm team are placed to deliver continuity of care for women at high-risk of preterm birth, being attentive to their history but also ensuring they are not defined by their risk status. TRIAL REGISTRATION ISRCTN57127874.
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- Naomi Carlisle
- Department of Women and Children's Health, The School of Life Course & Population Sciences, King's College London, 10th Floor North Wing, St Thomas' Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7EH, UK.
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Women and Children's Health, The School of Life Course & Population Sciences, King's College London, 10th Floor North Wing, St Thomas' Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7EH, UK
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- Department of Women and Children's Health, The School of Life Course & Population Sciences, King's College London, 10th Floor North Wing, St Thomas' Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7EH, UK
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Uhawenimana TC, Gakwerere M, Ngabonzima A, Yamuragiye A, Harindimana F, Ndayisenga JP. Utilization of technology to provide on-the-job trainings on Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care: Perspectives of nurses and midwives working in Rwanda's remote health facilities. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0291219. [PMID: 38669298 PMCID: PMC11051650 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0291219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION One of the targets for the third sustainable development goals is to reduce worldwide maternal mortality ratio (MMR) to less than 70 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2030. To address issues affecting women and the newborns during childbirth and postnatal period, concerted efforts from governments and their stakeholders are crucial to maximize the use of technology to enhance frontline health professionals' skills to provide the emergency obstetric and newborn care (EmONC). However, no study has garnered nurses' and midwives' perspectives regarding the application of technology-enhanced learning approach to provide on-the-job Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and factors that may influence the application of this training approach in the Rwandan context. METHODS The study collected data from nurses and midwives from forty (40) public health facilities in remote areas nationwide. The study applied a qualitative descriptive design to explore and describe nurses' and midwives' perspectives on the feasibility and acceptability of technology enhanced learning approaches such as e-learning, phone-based remote training, and other online methods to provide trainings in EmONC. Two focus group discussions with EmONC mentors, two with nurses and midwives were conducted. Twelve key informant interviews were conducted. Participants were selected purposively. In total, 54 individuals were included in this study. A thematic approach was used to analyse data. RESULTS Nurses and midwives highlighted the need to provide refresher trainings about the management of pre-eclampsia. Most of the EmONC trainings are still provided face-to-face and the use of technology enhanced learning approaches have not yet been embraced in delivering EmONC CPDs for nurses and midwives in remote areas. Nurses and midwives found the first developed prototype of smartphone app training of the EmONC acceptable as it met the midwives' expectations in terms of the knowledge and skills' gap in EmONC. CONCLUSION Although the newly developed application was found acceptable, further research involving practical sessions by nurses and midwives using the developed application is needed to garner views about the ease of use of the application, relevance of the EmONC uploaded content on the app, and needed improvements on the app to address their needs in EmONC.
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- United Nations Populations Fund East and Southern Africa Region, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- JSI Research and Training Institute Inc, Denver, Colorado, United States of America
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda
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- Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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Garti I, Gray M, Bromley A, Tan JYB. Midwives' experiences of providing pre-eclampsia care in a low- and middle-income country - A qualitative study. Women Birth 2024; 37:332-339. [PMID: 37977957 DOI: 10.1016/j.wombi.2023.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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PROBLEM Like other low- and middle-income countries, Ghana has high maternal mortality stemming from pre-eclampsia. Ghanaian midwives are frontline service providers of emergency care in obstetric complications and have the greatest potential to maximise pre-eclampsia outcomes. Little is known about the potential barriers and challenges to midwives' capacity to provide quality care in pre-eclampsia in Ghana. Therefore, we aimed to explore and gain insights into midwives' experiences of pre-eclampsia care including their knowledge, skills, and psychological aspects such as midwives' resilience. BACKGROUND There is a rising global incidence of pre-eclampsia. Quality midwifery care in inter-professional collaborative practice is crucial to reducing pre-eclampsia-related morbidity and mortality. METHODS A qualitative descriptive exploratory study. In-depth semi-structured interviews (n = 35) were performed in 2021 and analysed by thematic analysis. FINDINGS There were three main themes. 1) Competence and Confidence in care; midwives provided timely and appropriate care based on sound knowledge and skills; they explained how pre-eclampsia care was organised within a multidisciplinary context and described collaborative working amongst midwives for mutual learning and support. 2) Emotional concerns and empathy; midwives' described fulfillment in achieving positive pre-eclampsia outcomes. In contrast, maternal loss was distressing and traumatic. 3) Call for improved care resources for pre-eclampsia; midwives recommended expansion of continuing professional development opportunities, appropriate infrastructure, resources, tailored public education, and a review of pre-service education to support their participation in pre-eclampsia care. CONCLUSION To improve the quality of care in pre-eclampsia, midwives should be capacitated, systems should promptly address barriers, and prioritise midwives' emotional well-being.
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- Isabella Garti
- Faculty of Health, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, Australia.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Southern Queensland, Ipswich Campus, Ipswich, QLD 4305, Australia
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Stan D, Dobre CE, Mazilu DC, Brătilă E. Psychometric evaluation of a novel tool for assessing gestational diabetes and hypertension care: knowledge, attitudes, and practices of midwives and nurses. J Med Life 2024; 17:171-176. [PMID: 38813370 PMCID: PMC11131642 DOI: 10.25122/jml-2024-0146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024] Open
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While standardized assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to gestational diabetes and hypertension is possible with a valid tool, existing research remains limited. This prospective validation study aimed to develop and validate a novel tool to assess the KAP of midwives and obstetric nurses. We included 125 midwives and obstetric nurses who routinely care for patients with gestational diabetes and hypertension. The tool demonstrated good internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha): knowledge (0.729, 95% CI, 0.654-0.776), attitude (0.756, 95% CI, 0.690-0.814), and practices (0.925, 95% CI, 0.905-0.943). Difficulty indices (d) ranged from 0.38 to 0.99 (knowledge), 0.41 to 0.99 (attitudes), and 0.41 to 0.93 (practices), indicating appropriate item difficulty. Discrimination indices (D) confirmed items could differentiate between respondents with low and high knowledge levels (D range: 0.02-0.77 for knowledge, 0.06-0.64 for attitudes, 0.20-0.84 for practices). The robust psychometric properties of this tool support its use in future research on KAP related to diabetes and gestational hypertension management in midwives and nurses. This instrument has the potential to be valuable in various settings, including baseline assessment before educational programs or evaluation of learning outcomes after interventions.
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Key Words
- BMI, Body Mass Index
- BP, Blood Pressure
- DTB, Diastolic Blood Pressure
- GD, Gestational Diabetes
- HBP, High Blood Pressure
- KAP, knowledge, attitudes, and practices
- M, Midwives
- OGTT, Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
- ON, Obstetric Nurses
- PIH, Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension
- SBP, Systolic Blood Pressure
- attitudes
- gestational diabetes
- gestational hypertension
- knowledge
- midwife
- nurse
- practice
- psychometric qualities
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- Daniela Stan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of General and Specific Nursing, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of General and Specific Nursing, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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Garti I, Gray M, Bromley A, Tan JYB. Pre-eclampsia training needs of midwives in a Ghanaian tertiary hospital: A cross-sectional study. Nurse Educ Pract 2024; 75:103872. [PMID: 38244337 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2024.103872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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AIM This study aimed to assess the specific clinical and non-clinical training needs of midwives and determine their preferred approach to enhancing performance. BACKGROUND Pre-eclampsia remains one of the leading causes of maternal deaths in low and middle-income countries. Pre-eclampsia-related deaths may be due to reduced midwifery knowledge and inadequate management. Therefore, a training needs assessment is vital in identifying gaps in practice, especially, in poorly resourced settings for maximal use of training resources. DESIGN A hospital-based cross-sectional study. SETTING The largest tertiary hospital in Ghana. METHODS An online version of the validated WHO Hennessy-Hicks Training Needs Analysis questionnaire was used to assess midwives' training needs on the management of pre-eclampsia. The tool has good psychometric properties and was used to assess 1) midwives' confidence in performing tasks, 2) the importance of the task to their role and 3) their preferred performance improvement approach. Data analysis adhered to the guidelines specified in the Hennessy-Hicks Training Needs Analysis Questionnaire and the priority training requirements of the midwives were assessed through descriptive statistics and a series of independent t-tests. RESULTS Among the 250 midwives who responded, most possessed 1-5 years of experience (74.7 %). All 28 tasks were viewed by midwives as essential responsibilities in pre-eclampsia management. Midwives had the greatest need for training in research/audit and clinical skills domains respectively (p < 0.001, 95 % confidence interval: 1.08-1.47, Cohen's-D = 1.27; and p < 0.001, 95 % confidence interval: 0.69-1.06, Cohen's-D = 0.87). The foremost primary training necessity, as recognised by midwives, was undertaking health promotion activities, including antenatal health education (MD= 0.43, 95 % confidence interval: 0.29-0.57). Training courses were identified as the preferred approach to address training needs and improve overall proficiency. CONCLUSION Midwives in Ghana require comprehensive training covering research and clinical-based competencies to improve pre-eclampsia management. Considering the pivotal role of Ghanaian midwives in safeguarding maternal well-being, there is a compelling need to enhance the calibre of midwifery services. These findings can guide stakeholders in countries with comparable healthcare contexts in creating effective, resource-efficient training programs that avoid counterproductivity, ultimately supporting national initiatives to enhance pre-eclampsia management and the quality of care.
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- Isabella Garti
- College of Nursing and Midwifery, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, Australia.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Australia
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- College of Nursing and Midwifery, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, Australia
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- College of Nursing and Midwifery, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Southern Queensland, Ipswich Campus, Ipswich QLD 4305 Australia
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Stan D, Dobre CE, Mazilu DC, Brătilă E. Practices, attitudes and knowledge of midwives and nurses regarding gestational diabetes and pregnancy-induced hypertension. J Med Life 2023; 16:227-234. [PMID: 36937469 PMCID: PMC10015574 DOI: 10.25122/jml-2023-0021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 03/21/2023] Open
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Midwives (M) and obstetric nurses (ON) play a critical role in providing healthcare for pregnant patients at all stages of pregnancy, and ongoing training and education are essential to ensure the best outcomes. This longitudinal quantitative research study aimed to assess the impact of an educational program on the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of 125 midwives and obstetric nurses regarding care for patients with gestational diabetes and pregnancy-induced hypertension. The original questionnaire consisted of 56 items grouped into 3 subscales assessing knowledge (15 items), attitudes (18 items), and practices (23 items). The questionnaire was administered at three distinct intervals during the educational program: pre-test, post-test, and follow-up at three months. The data were analyzed using ANOVA and Pearson correlation coefficients to determine the significance of the differences between the 3 moments of the administration of the questionnaire. There was a significant increase in the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices of midwives and obstetric nurses following the training module, which was sustained at 3 months after completion compared to pre-training. The comparative analysis of the total scores for every 3 sets of items revealed the positive impact of the educational program on the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices of midwives and obstetric nurses.
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- Daniela Stan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
- The Order of Nurses, Midwives and Medical Assistants in Romania, Bucharest, Romania
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- The Order of Nurses, Midwives and Medical Assistants in Romania, Bucharest, Romania
- Department of General and Specific Nursing, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
- Corresponding Author: Claudia Elena Dobre, Department of General and Specific Nursing, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania. E-mail:
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- The Order of Nurses, Midwives and Medical Assistants in Romania, Bucharest, Romania
- Department of General and Specific Nursing, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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Pallangyo AS, Seif SA. Knowledge and Attitude of Healthcare Providers on Managing Pre-Eclampsia and Eclampsia During Antenatal Care in Mwanza Region-Tanzania. SAGE Open Nurs 2023; 9:23779608231193745. [PMID: 37637868 PMCID: PMC10454751 DOI: 10.1177/23779608231193745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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Background Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia are the second-leading causes of maternal death. Health care providers have a critical role in preventing and managing these conditions. Lack of knowledge among healthcare providers on managing pre-eclampsia and eclampsia has been reported in other parts of Tanzania, but more information is needed in other parts of the country so as to design appropriate targeted interventions. Hence, this study assessed the knowledge and attitude of healthcare providers on the management of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia in the Mwanza region of Tanzania. Method A facility-based analytical cross-sectional study was conducted from April to May 2022 among 157 health care providers in the Mwanza region. A simple random sampling method was used to select districts and dispensaries, while a census method was used to recruit health care providers. A self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. A descriptive statistics analysis was used to determine the distribution of background information of healthcare providers. Inferential statistics were used to determine the association between variables by using a chi-square test and logistic regression. A statistically significant variable in the final model was declared with a 95% confidence interval and a p-value of 0.05. Results The study results showed that only 40 (25%) of healthcare providers had adequate knowledge and 56.69% had positive attitude towards the management of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. Knowledge was predicted by having more years of working experience (1-5 years) (AOR: 0.12, 95% CI 0.03-0.53, p-value 0.005) and working in a health center (AOR: 4.58, 95% CI 1.14-18.36, p-value 0.023). For attitude, no variable was significantly associated with it. Conclusion The study showed that the majority of the participants had inadequate knowledge of the management of pre-eclampsia or eclampsia, despite the positive attitude they possessed. This implies that HCP may be struggling to identify the signs and symptoms of the condition in pregnant women, and this could lead to delays in diagnosis despite believing that it is important to early diagnose the condition. To address this issue, it's crucial to invest in continuing medical education and training programs for healthcare providers to update their knowledge.
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- Anna Sangito Pallangyo
- Department of Clinical Nursing, School of Nursing and Public Health, University of Dodoma, Dodoma, Tanzania
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- Department of Nursing Management and Education, School of Nursing and Public Health, University of Dodoma, Dodoma, Tanzania
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Susanti AI, Ali M, Hernawan AH, Rinawan FR, Purnama WG, Puspitasari IW, Stellata AG. Midwifery Continuity of Care in Indonesia: Initiation of Mobile Health Development Integrating Midwives' Competency and Service Needs. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph192113893. [PMID: 36360772 PMCID: PMC9653760 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192113893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/23/2022] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Midwives' competence in providing continuity of care using mobile health (mHealth) applications is limited in developing countries. This study identified and explored midwives' competency and service needs to develop mHealth in Midwifery Continuity of Care (MCOC) education and training. It used an explanatory sequential mixed method, and was conducted from August to December 2021. A cross-sectional approach was used to find the characteristics and competency scope of 373 midwives in West Java, and continued with a qualitative design through a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) of 13 midwives. Descriptive data analysis (frequency, mean, deviation standard) and qualitative data analysis (coding, sub-themes, and theme) were conducted. In terms of the midwives who participated in this study, more than half were aged ≤ 35 years (58.98%), with a working period > 10 years (56.30%), had diploma degrees (71.12%), and used smartphones on average 1-12 h/day (78.28%). Most midwives needed to develop competency in the MCOC scope, including its early detection of the risk factor of complications and treatment management. They were concerned about the purposes, benefits, and design of mHealth. In summary, midwives' competency indicators for early detection are more needed in MCOC using mHealth. Further research is required to evaluate midwives' competence in MCOC using mHealth.
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- Ari Indra Susanti
- Faculty of Education Science, Indonesia University of Education, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi No. 229, Isola, Bandung 40154, Indonesia
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jalan Ir. Soekarno KM. 21, Jatinangor, Sumedang 45363, Indonesia
- Center for Health System Study and Health Workforce Education Innovation, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Eyckman No. 38, Bandung 40161, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Education Science, Indonesia University of Education, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi No. 229, Isola, Bandung 40154, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Education Science, Indonesia University of Education, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi No. 229, Isola, Bandung 40154, Indonesia
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jalan Ir. Soekarno KM. 21, Jatinangor, Sumedang 45363, Indonesia
- Center for Health System Study and Health Workforce Education Innovation, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Eyckman No. 38, Bandung 40161, Indonesia
- Indonesian Society for Remote Sensing branch West Java, Gedung 2, Fakultas Perikanan dan Ilmu Kelau-tan, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Ir. Soekarno KM. 21, Jatinangor, Sumedang 45363, Indonesia
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- Center for Health System Study and Health Workforce Education Innovation, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Eyckman No. 38, Bandung 40161, Indonesia
- Informatics Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Pasundan, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi No.193, Bandung 40153, Indonesia
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- Center for Health System Study and Health Workforce Education Innovation, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Eyckman No. 38, Bandung 40161, Indonesia
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- Center for Health System Study and Health Workforce Education Innovation, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Eyckman No. 38, Bandung 40161, Indonesia
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Dartey AF, Dzansi G, Lotse CW, Obuobisa R, Afua Bosu CE, Afaya A. Midwives Experiences of Managing Clients with Eclampsia in a low Resource Setting: A Qualitative Descriptive Study. SAGE Open Nurs 2022; 8:23779608221094542. [PMID: 35600007 PMCID: PMC9118454 DOI: 10.1177/23779608221094542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Objective Eclampsia remains a public health issue, especially in low-resource countries worldwide. Midwives are the backbone of the pregnancy and delivery process. Midwives trained in the necessary knowledge and skills are more likely to notice early warning signals of preeclampsia and immediately help clients in such emergencies. This study explored midwives’ experiences in managing patients with eclampsia in Ghana. Methods This study was conducted among eight registered midwives at maternity units of two district hospitals in the Eastern Region of Ghana, using an exploratory, descriptive qualitative research design. A purposive sampling technique was adopted to select and interview participants. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using qualitative thematic analysis. The right of participation and withdrawal from the study was respected. Findings The three emerged overriding themes are: 1. Midwives have knowledge (warning signs, regimens, and prevention of complications) about the management of eclampsia. 2. Challenges in managing clients included inadequate equipment, staffing, and access to drugs. 3. Strategies for mitigating barriers to care for women with eclampsia (adherence to protocols, teamwork, peer mentoring and supervision, midwives’ attitude, and client education. Conclusion Midwives working in underserved facilities have the knowledge and skill to monitor and manage pregnant women experiencing eclampsia. However, they need to be supported with appropriate resources and advanced equipment to ensure adherence to protocols on managing eclampsia promptly referred. Continuous training and workshops for midwives in the management of hypertension in pregnancy are recommended and the public educated on the dangers of eclampsia.
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- Anita Fafa Dartey
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, The University of Health and Allied Sciences, PMB 31, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana
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- Department of Women and Children, University of Ghana Medical Centre, Ghana
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- College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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Sakurai S, Shishido E, Horiuchi S. Experiences of women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: a scoping review. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2022; 22:146. [PMID: 35193516 PMCID: PMC8864783 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-022-04463-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) constitute one of the leading causes of maternal and perinatal mortality worldwide, and are associated with an increased risk of recurrence and future cardiovascular disease. HDP affect women’s health condition, mode of birth and timing, length of hospital stay, and relationship with their newborn and family, with future life repercussions. Aims To explore the experiences of women with HDP from pregnancy to postpartum, and to identify (a) their perceptions and understanding of HDP, (b) their understanding of future health risks, and (c) the possible interventions by healthcare providers. Methods A scoping review was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute method and in accordance with the PRISMA-ScR checklist. The following databases were searched from 1990 to 2020 (October): MEDLINE (PubMed), EMBASE, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Google Scholar database. The Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist was used as a guide for the qualitative analysis. Content analysis and synthesis of findings were conducted using Nvivo12. Results Of the 1971 articles identified through database searching, 16 articles met the inclusion criteria. After data extraction, content analysis yielded six categories: ‘Life-threatening disorder’, ‘Coping with HDP’, ‘Concerns for baby and challenges of motherhood’, ‘Fear of recurrence and health problems’, ‘Necessity of social and spiritual support’, and ‘Positive and negative experiences in the healthcare context’. Women faced complex difficulties from the long treatment process while transitioning to motherhood. Conclusion Our findings revealed the perceptions and understanding of women regarding HDP as a life-threatening disorder to both mothers and their babies which mothers need to cope with. Recovery of physical condition and the long-term psychological effects of HDP on women should be given attention by mothers and HCP to reduce future health risks. Importantly, a lifelong follow-up system is recommended for women with HDP. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12884-022-04463-y.
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- Sachiko Sakurai
- Department of Midwifery, Graduate School of Nursing Science, St Luke's International University, 10-1 Akashi-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 1040044, Japan.
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- Department of Midwifery, Graduate School of Nursing Science, St Luke's International University, 10-1 Akashi-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 1040044, Japan
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- Department of Midwifery, Graduate School of Nursing Science, St Luke's International University, 10-1 Akashi-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 1040044, Japan
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Garti I, Gray M, Bromley A, Tan JYB. A qualitative document analysis of policies influencing preeclampsia management by midwives in Ghana. Women Birth 2022; 35:612-618. [PMID: 35074303 DOI: 10.1016/j.wombi.2022.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Revised: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Preeclampsia is a global issue that causes significant morbidity and mortality in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The care women with preeclampsia receive in LMICs is below the standard experienced by women in westernised countries due to multiple interacting factors. A review of policy factors influencing the management of preeclampsia in Ghana is needed. AIM This study focuses on the midwife's role and scope of practice concerning preeclampsia management. The study aimed to explore the congruence between Ghanaian preeclampsia guidelines and international best practice recommendations for midwifery practice. The study also aimed to describe how recommendations are incorporated into Ghanaian guidelines. METHOD/DESIGN This study was a qualitative document analysis of national and tertiary hospital policies related to midwives' scope of practice in Ghana. Altheide's five-step process (sampling, data collection, data coding and organisation, data analysis and report) was used to systematically source and analyse the content of written documents. RESULTS The findings illustrated several recommendation shortcomings in Ghanaian documents at the national and tertiary hospital levels. The content of Ghanaian preeclampsia management guidelines was not comprehensive, contained conflicting information, and was not backed by research evidence. The standards of practice for midwives were consistent at both the national and tertiary hospital levels. Midwives had limited roles in detection, management, stabilisation, and referral of women with preeclampsia. CONCLUSION Uniform guidelines incorporating international recommendations are urgently needed to improve multi-professional collaboration, solidify midwives' roles, and optimise maternal and fetal outcomes.
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Affiliation(s)
- Isabella Garti
- College of Nursing and Midwifery, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, Australia.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Australia
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- College of Nursing and Midwifery, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, Australia
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Helou A, Stewart K, Ryan K, George J. Pregnant women's experiences with the management of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: a qualitative study. BMC Health Serv Res 2021; 21:1292. [PMID: 34856992 PMCID: PMC8638107 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-021-07320-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background Hypertensive disorders are a leading cause of mortality and morbidity during pregnancy. Despite multiple national and international clinical guidelines and a plethora of research in the field of optimising management, there has been limited research describing the perspectives and experiences of pregnant women with the management of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP). Understanding these perceptions and experiences is imperative to the optimisation of HDP management. Methods A qualitative study involving face-to-face, in-depth interviews were undertaken with 27 pregnant women diagnosed with and being treated for HDP to explore their perspectives of and experiences with clinical management. Written consent was obtained individually from each participant, and the interviews ranged from 16 to 54 min. Inductive codes were generated systematically for the entire data set. Line-by-line analysis was then performed and nodes were created within NVivo, a qualitative data management software. Data collection was continued until thematic saturation was reached. Thematic analysis was employed to interpret the data. Results Three major descriptive themes were discerned regarding the women’s perspectives on and experiences with the management of HDP: attitudes towards monitoring of HDP, attitudes and perceptions towards development and management of complications, and perceptions of pregnant women with chronic hypertension. Trust in the hospital system, positive attitudes towards close blood pressure monitoring as well as self-monitoring of blood pressure, and a realistic approach to emergency antenatal hospital admissions contributed to a positive attitude towards monitoring of HDP. Women with prior experiences of HDP complications, including pre-eclampsia, were more confident in their clinical management and knew what to expect. Those without prior experience were often in shock when they developed pre-eclampsia. Some women with chronic hypertension displayed limited understanding of the potential risks that they may experience during pregnancy and thus lacked comprehension of the seriousness of the condition. Conclusions The clinical management experiences of pregnant women with HDP were varied. Many women did not feel that they were well informed of management decisions and had a desire to be more informed and involved in decision-making. Clear, concise information about various facets of HDP management including blood pressure monitoring, prescription of the appropriate antihypertensive agent, and planning for potential early delivery are required.
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- Amyna Helou
- Centre for Medicine Use and Safety, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, 381 Royal Parade, Parkville, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Medicine Use and Safety, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, 381 Royal Parade, Parkville, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Reading School of Pharmacy, University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading, RG6 6AP, UK
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- Centre for Medicine Use and Safety, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, 381 Royal Parade, Parkville, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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Dalfó Pibernat A, García Millán R, Dalfó Pibernat E. Reflexions about midwives' knowledge and management of pre-eclampsia. J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod 2021; 50:102160. [PMID: 33962050 DOI: 10.1016/j.jogoh.2021.102160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2021] [Revised: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Artur Dalfó Pibernat
- Primary Care Center Horta, Catalan Institute of Health: Institut Catala De La Salut, c/Lisboa s/n, 08032 Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Primary Care Center Horta, Catalan Institute of Health: Institut Catala De La Salut, c/Lisboa s/n, 08032 Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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