Single Room Maternity Care Versus Traditional Maternity Care: A Cross-Sectional Study Examining Differences in Mothers' Perceptions of Readiness for Discharge and Satisfaction and Health Outcomes.
Marc HallArfan AfzalDeborah E WhitePublished in: The Canadian journal of nursing research = Revue canadienne de recherche en sciences infirmieres (2023)
There are positive health and psychosocial outcomes for mothers and newborns in the SRMC model of care compared to TMC. Since readiness for discharge and satisfaction are associated with positive maternal-infant interactions and transitions to community, SRMC could be the better approach. Further research should examine healthcare provider outcomes and implementation costs.