Physical agents' level in women with primary dysmenorrhea: A cross‐sectional observational study
International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.Abstract Objective Primary dysmenorrhea (PD), menstrual pain in the absence of pathology, is the main reason for gynecological consultation in young women. Physical agents, used in physiotherapy for therapeutic purposes, can be self‐used by women with primary dysmenorrhea.
Zeltia Naia, Olalla Bello
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Factors influencing the utilisation of free-standing and alongside midwifery units in England: a qualitative research study [PDF]
, 2020 OBJECTIVE: To identify factors influencing the provision, utilisation and sustainability of midwifery units (MUs) in England. DESIGN: Case studies, using individual interviews and focus groups, in six National Health Service (NHS) Trust maternity ...
Bishop, S. +10 more
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International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.Abstract Objective To evaluate the interobserver agreement among midwives for the classification of intrapartum cardiotocography (CTG) tracings and their main parameters—that is, fetal heart rate baseline, variability and decelerations—according to the 2015 FIGO guidelines.
Serena Neri +5 more
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Misalignment in South African midwife specialists’ education and practice legal frameworks
CurationisBackground: The midwifery specialisation is one of sixteen clinical nursing specialisations in South Africa aimed at ensuring safe and comprehensive patient care.
Kagiso P. Tukisi
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Contextual factors influencing the implementation of a new midwife education programme in India: a qualitative study [PDF]
, 2022 Kerstin Erlandsson +3 more
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External cephalic version outcomes with tocolysis and sedation: A 10‐year retrospective cohort study
International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.Abstract Objective To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of external cephalic version (ECV) performed with tocolysis and sedation or spinal anesthesia, and to identify predictors of ECV success, complications, and delivery outcomes after successful ECV. Methods This 10‐year cohort study included 990 pregnant women with term non‐cephalic presentation
Javier Sánchez‐Romero +7 more
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Does the birth plan match what is relevant to women? Preferences of Spanish women when giving birth
BMC Women's HealthBackground To support women in making shared decisions, it is important to know what is relevant to them. The aim is to explore which of the options included in birth plans (BP) are of most interest to women, and which are more controversial. In addition,
Isabel Artieta-Pinedo +5 more
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East Kent maternity services review [PDF]
, 2012 Background to Report: This document presents the results of an analysis of the responses to the formal public consultation on east Kent maternity services which took place over a 14 week period from 14th October 2011 to 20th January 2012.
Chandler, Val +3 more
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Continuing midwifery education beyond graduation : student midwives' awareness of continuous professional development [PDF]
, 2017 Midwifery education plays an important role in educating graduates about engaging in continuous professional development (CPD) but there is a lack of empirical research analysing student midwives’ awareness of CPD beyond graduation.
Embo, Mieke, Valcke, Martin
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of Brazilian obstetricians in relation to childbirth care
International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.Abstract Objective To analyze the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of obstetricians regarding childbirth care. Methods This was a nationwide cross‐sectional study involving 1267 physicians working in 393 public and private hospitals in Brazil.
Rosa Maria Soares Madeira Domingues +6 more
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