Patient Preferences and Experiences in Hyperemesis Gravidarum Treatment: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) medical therapies are currently of limited effect, which creates a larger role for patient preferences in the way HG care is arranged. This is the first study using in-depth interviews to investigate patients' preferences and experiences of HG treatment.

Materials and methods

We conducted individual in-depth interviews among women who had been hospitalized for HG in North Holland at least once in the past 4 years. We asked them about their experiences, preferences, and suggestions for improvement regarding the HG treatment they received. The sample size was determined by reaching data saturation. Themes were identified from analysis of the interview transcripts.

Results and discussion

13 women were interviewed. Interviewees emp

SUBMITTER: van Vliet R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6234451 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature