scholarly journals Factors that influence the provision of good-quality routine antenatal services: a qualitative evidence synthesis of the views and experiences of maternity care providers

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soo Downe ◽  
Kenneth Finlayson ◽  
Özge Tunçalp ◽  
A Metin Gülmezoglu
Keyword(s):  
Maternity Care ◽  
Evidence Synthesis ◽  
Qualitative Evidence Synthesis ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Qualitative Evidence ◽  
Antenatal Services

scholarly journals Early warning systems in maternity care: protocol for a qualitative evidence synthesis of maternity care providers’ views and experiences

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Valerie Smith ◽  
Kumaresan Cithambaram ◽  
Deirdre O'Malley
Keyword(s):  
Early Warning ◽  
Maternity Care ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Evidence Synthesis ◽  
Early Warning Systems ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Qualitative Evidence Synthesis ◽  
Warning Systems ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Qualitative Evidence

Background: Early warning systems (EWS) have been widely adopted for use in maternity settings internationally. The idea in using these systems is early recognition of potential or actual clinical deterioration in pregnant or postpartum women, and escalation of care. Barriers to successful implementation and use of EWS, however, have been identified. If EWS are to be applied consistently, a greater understanding of the views and experiences of EWS from the perspectives of those using and applying EWS in maternity practice is needed. This protocol describes a qualitative evidence synthesis of maternity care providers’ (midwives, obstetricians, and allied maternity care professionals) views and experiences of EWS use and application in practice. Methods: Studies will be included in the review if they report on maternity care providers use and application of EWS in any birth setting. Qualitative studies and studies of mixed methods design, where qualitative data can be extracted separately, will be included. To source relevant literature the electronic databases of MEDLINE, CINHAL, Web of Science Core Collection (incorporating Social Science Citation Index) and Maternity and Infant Care (MIDIRS), from date of inception, will be searched. The methodological quality of the included studies will be appraised using the 12-criteria of the assessment tool developed by the Evidence for Policy and Practice Information and Co-ordinating Centre. Thematic synthesis will be used for synthesising the qualitative data from included studies. The confidence in the findings will be assessed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation-Confidence in the Evidence from Reviews of Qualitative research. Conclusions: The findings of this qualitative evidence synthesis may provide valuable information on the barriers, challenges, and facilitators for EWS use based on the experiences of those directly involved in EWS application in maternity care provision. PROSPERO registration: CRD42021235137 (08/04/2021)

scholarly journals Maternity care during COVID-19: a protocol for a qualitative evidence synthesis of women’s and maternity care providers’ views and experiences.

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Valerie Smith ◽  
Sarah-Jane Flaherty ◽  
Karen Matvienko-Sikar ◽  
Hannah Delaney
Keyword(s):  
Maternity Care ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Evidence Synthesis ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Qualitative Evidence Synthesis ◽  
Care Provision ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Qualitative Evidence

Background: Considerable changes in maternity care provision internationally were implemented in response to COVID-19. Such changes, often occurring suddenly with little advance warning, have had the potential to affect women’s and maternity care providers experience of maternity care, both positively and negatively. For this reason, to gain insight and understanding of personal and professional experiences, we will perform a synthesis of the available qualitative evidence on women and maternity care providers’ views and experiences of maternity care during COVID-19. Methods and analysis: A qualitative evidence synthesis will be conducted. Studies will be eligible if they include pregnant or postpartum women (up to six months) and maternity care providers who received or provided care during COVID-19. To retrieve relevant literature the electronic databases of CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and the Cochrane COVID study register (https://covid-19.cochrane.org/) will be searched from 01-Jan-2020 to date of search. A combination of search terms based on COVID-19, pregnancy, childbirth and maternity care, and study design, will be used to guide the search.  The methodological quality of the included studies will be assessed by at least two reviewers using the Evidence for Policy and Practice Information (EPPI)-Centre 12-criteria quality assessment tool. The Thomas and Harden approach to thematic synthesis will be used for data synthesis. This will involve line by line coding of extracted data, establishing descriptive themes, and determining analytical themes. Confidence in the findings of the review will be assessed by two reviewers independently using Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation-Confidence in the Evidence from Reviews of Qualitative research (GRADE-CERQual).   Conclusion: The proposed synthesis of evidence will help identify maternity care needs during a global pandemic from the perspectives of those receiving and providing care. The evidence will inform and help enhance care provision into the future.

scholarly journals Women’s views and experiences of augmentation of labour with synthetic oxytocin infusion: a protocol for a qualitative evidence synthesis

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 127
Author(s):  
Silvia Alòs-Pereñíguez ◽  
Deirdre O'Malley ◽  
Deirdre Daly
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Evidence Synthesis ◽  
Qualitative Evidence Synthesis ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Assessment Development ◽  
Qualitative Evidence ◽  
Oxytocin Infusion ◽  
Synthetic Oxytocin ◽  
Women’S Views

Background: Augmentation of labour (AOL) is the most common intervention to treat labour dystocia. Previous research reported extensive disparities in AOL rates across countries and institutions.  Despite its widespread use, women’s views on and experiences of intrapartum augmentation with infused synthetic oxytocin are limited. Methods: A qualitative evidence synthesis on women’s views and experiences of AOL with synthetic oxytocin after spontaneous onset of labour will be conducted. Qualitative studies and studies employing a mixed methods design, where qualitative data can be extracted separately, will be included, as will surveys with open-ended questions that provide qualitative data. A systematic search will be performed of the databases: MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Maternity and Infant Care and Web of Science Core Collection from the date of inception. The methodological quality of included studies will be assessed using the Evidence for Policy and Practice Information and Co-ordinating Centre’s appraisal tool. A three-stage approach, coding of data from primary studies, development of descriptive themes and generation of analytical themes, will be used to synthesise findings. Confidence in findings will be established by the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation-Confidence in the Evidence from Reviews of Qualitative research. Discussion: This qualitative evidence synthesis may provide valuable information on women’s experiences of AOL and contribute to a review of clinical practice guidelines for maternity care providers. PROSPERO registration: CRD42021285252 (14/11/2021)

scholarly journals The experiences and perceptions of personhood for people living with dementia: A qualitative evidence synthesis protocol

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niamh Hennelly ◽  
Adeline Cooney ◽  
Catherine Houghton ◽  
Eamon O'Shea
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Evidence Synthesis ◽  
Qualitative Evidence Synthesis ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Qualitative Evidence ◽  
Optimal Service ◽  
Abstract Screening ◽  
Full Text Screening

Background:Personhood in dementia is concerned with treating people living with dementia with dignity and respect, in a manner that supports their sense of self. It focuses on treating the person living with dementia as a person first and foremost. Supporting personhood in dementia is the key goal of person-centred care. Existing qualitative research examines what personhood means to the person living with dementia and explores what is important to their personhood and sense of self. However, to date little work has focused on synthesising these studies.Methods: This is a protocol for a qualitative evidence synthesis of personhood in dementia. The review examines qualitative peer-reviewed research of the perspectives and experiences of personhood for people living with dementia. A systematic search will be carried out on eight electronic databases and supplemented by other purposeful literature search methods. Title and abstract screening, and full text screening will be carried out by two authors independently. Included studies will be critically appraised. Thematic synthesis will be conducted on all of the included studies. Confidence in the review findings will be assessed using GRADE CERQual.Discussion:The findings from this synthesis will be useful to health care providers and policy makers seeking to understand what personhood means for people living with dementia. The findings will also inform optimal service provision, as well as outcome measures in dementia.PROSPERO registration:CRD42017076114(21/11/2017)

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