Labour ward midwives’ experiences of remote video calls with women during early labour DOI Creative Commons
Viola Nyman, Ann Svensson, Malin Hansson

et al.

Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 101095 - 101095

Published: April 1, 2025

The shortage of midwives makes it difficult to meet healthcare needs in early labour, a phase when professional support and personal evaluation are crucial. Digitalisation has transformed healthcare, offering new communication methods. Although still uncommon, the use virtual waiting room with video calls by during labour could provide vital for pregnant women their partners. This study aimed describe ward midwives' experiences remote labour. A qualitative descriptive seven semi-structured interviews followed content analysis was conducted. findings revealed that enabled work flexibly chosen working hours become involved challenging e-function. They interacted partners experienced they created supportive relationship simultaneously gained an overview situation. felt secure role providing necessary care had confidence competence. potential benefits integrating into tasks include flexible fostering relationships at home.

Language: Английский

Women’s experiences of participating in a digital continuity of care model designed for fear of birth in a rural setting DOI Creative Commons

Klockar Linda Nääs,

Margareta Johansson, Ingela Wiklund

et al.

Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 44, P. 101081 - 101081

Published: Feb. 26, 2025

Midwifery continuity models are highly recommended. Women with fear of birth living in rural areas might have difficulties accessing such care. Technology can play a role enhancing contact midwives during pregnancy and childbirth for these women. The aim this study was to elucidate women's experiences participating digital care model designed pregnant women birth. A qualitative interview design, employing interviews 15 midwifery project directed towards participants used e-health tools communication their childbirth. Reflexive thematic analysis used. resulted an overarching theme: 'A area is attractive'. created positive outcomes terms sustainability use resources. reported enhanced autonomy reduced stress. Continuity fostered confidence security throughout the women, supported by strong relationship midwives. individualised care, which addressed mental health challenges fears stemming from past experiences, led outcomes. using could be solution meet needs childbirth, who suffer or problems. Care need tailored regional conditions, considering factors as availability geographical challenges.

Language: Английский

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Labour ward midwives’ experiences of remote video calls with women during early labour DOI Creative Commons
Viola Nyman, Ann Svensson, Malin Hansson

et al.

Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 101095 - 101095

Published: April 1, 2025

The shortage of midwives makes it difficult to meet healthcare needs in early labour, a phase when professional support and personal evaluation are crucial. Digitalisation has transformed healthcare, offering new communication methods. Although still uncommon, the use virtual waiting room with video calls by during labour could provide vital for pregnant women their partners. This study aimed describe ward midwives' experiences remote labour. A qualitative descriptive seven semi-structured interviews followed content analysis was conducted. findings revealed that enabled work flexibly chosen working hours become involved challenging e-function. They interacted partners experienced they created supportive relationship simultaneously gained an overview situation. felt secure role providing necessary care had confidence competence. potential benefits integrating into tasks include flexible fostering relationships at home.

Language: Английский

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