Maternity healthcare professionals' experiences of supporting women in decision-making for labour and birth: a qualitative study.

Kitty HardmanAnna DaviesAndrew DemetriGemma ClaytonDanya BakhbakhiKatherine BirchenallSonia BarnfieldAbigail FraserChristy BurdenSheelagh McGuinnessRachel MillerAbi Merriel

Published in: BMJ open (2024)

We found that MHCPs are committed to SDM but need better support to deliver it. Structured processes including Core Information Sets, communication skills training and decision support aids may help to consistently deliver SDM in maternity care.

Keyphrases

decision making
pregnancy outcomes
healthcare
polycystic ovary syndrome
palliative care
mental health
quality improvement
antiretroviral therapy
gestational age
virtual reality
health information
affordable care act
pregnant women
medical students
skeletal muscle
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue