The impact of severe perinatal events on maternity care providers: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Severe events during the perinatal period can be experienced as traumatic by pregnant women, their partners or others who are closely involved. This includes maternity care providers who can be affected by being involved in or observing these events. This may have an impact on their personal well-being and professional practice, influencing quality of care. The aim of this study is to map research investigating the impact of severe events during the perinatal period on maternity care providers, and how these experiences affect their well-being and professional practice.

Method

A scoping review following the manual of the Joanna Briggs Institute was undertaken. The electronic bibliographic databases included PubMed/MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, SocINDEX,

SUBMITTER: Nieuwenhuijze M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10848539 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature