What do healthcare providers think of the quality of uterotonics? A mixed-methods systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To synthesise evidence on the perceptions of healthcare providers (HCPs) about the quality of oxytocin and misoprostol available in their settings, and their actions as a result of these perceptions.

Design

Mixed-methods systematic review.

Eligibility criteria

We included quantitative and qualitative studies reporting HCPs' perceptions about oxytocin or misoprostol quality.

Data sources

We searched CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Ebscohost, Embase, PubMed, Global Index Medicus, Portal regional BVS, PsycNET, Scopus and Web of Science from inception to 31 March 2022 and grey literature.

Risk of bias

We used the Center for Evidence-Based Management critical appraisal tool for surveys. For qualitative studies, we used the Critical Appraisal Skills Progr

SUBMITTER: Torloni MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10618966 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature