What matters to mothers: A qualitative exploration of pain and recovery after cesarean section.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fast recovery after cesarean section is vital since the mother not only has to take care of herself but also the newborn. Recovery scores are useful tools to measure and compare recovery; however, standardized questionnaires may miss in-depth patient experiences. What is important to women in the postoperative period after cesarean section can vary in different populations, making it crucial to understand the specific needs of one's own population. This study aims to explore what matters most to Danish mothers during the early phase of recovery following elective cesarean section.

Methods

Qualitative design: Adult, Danish-speaking women undergoing elective cesarean section under spinal anesthesia were included in three Danish hospitals. Semi-structured interviews

SUBMITTER: Duch P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11757011 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature