Experiences of women with cardiac disease in pregnancy: a systematic review and metasynthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Cardiac disease in pregnancy is a leading cause of maternal death in high-income countries. Evidence-based guidelines to assist in planning and managing the healthcare of affected women is lacking. The objective of this research was to produce the first qualitative metasynthesis of the experiences of pregnant women with existing or acquired cardiac disease to inform improved healthcare services.

Method

We conducted a systematic search of peer-reviewed publications in five databases to investigate the decision-making processes, supportive strategies and healthcare experiences of pregnant women with existing or acquired cardiac disease, or of affected women contemplating pregnancy. Identified publications were screened for duplication and eligibility against selectio

SUBMITTER: Dawson AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6169742 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature