Women's views and experiences of two alternative consent pathways for participation in a preterm intrapartum trial: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Cord Pilot Trial compared alternative policies for timing of cord clamping at very preterm birth at eight UK hospitals. In addition to standard written consent, an oral assent pathway was developed for use when birth was imminent. The aim of this study was to explore women's views and experiences of two alternative consent pathways to participate in the Cord Pilot Trial.

Methods

We conducted a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews. A total of 179 participants in the Cord Pilot Trial were sent a postal invitation to take part in interviews. Women who agreed were interviewed in person or by telephone to explore their experiences of two consent pathways for a preterm intrapartum trial. Data were analysed using inductive systematic thematic analysis.<

SUBMITTER: Sawyer A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5591564 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature