The development of multidisciplinary convalescence recommendations after childbirth: a modified Delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence suggests that postpartum recovery takes longer than 6 weeks. However, evidence-based recommendations regarding postpartum recovery are lacking. Current research mainly focuses on shortening hospital stay after childbirth, neglecting outpatient recovery.

Objective

This study aimed to develop multidisciplinary recommendations on convalescence after vaginal and cesarean delivery using a modified Delphi method to improve recovery after childbirth.

Study design

Multidisciplinary experts employed in different medical organizations involved in care and guidance of patients during postpartum recovery participated in the study. The panel included 16 experts (5 gynecologists, 2 senior residents, 4 midwives, 2 maternity nurses, 2 general practitioners, and 1

SUBMITTER: Frijmersum ZZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11616063 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature