Interventions targeted at health professionals to reduce unnecessary caesarean sections: a qualitative evidence synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To establish the views and experiences of healthcare professionals in relation to interventions targeted at them to reduce unnecessary caesareans.

Design

Qualitative evidence synthesis.

Setting

Studies undertaken in high-income, middle-income and low-income settings.

Data sources

Seven databases (CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsychINFO, Embase, Global Index Medicus, POPLINE and African Journals Online). Studies published between 1985 and June 2017, with no language or geographical restrictions. We hand-searched reference lists and key citations using Google Scholar.

Study selection

Qualitative or mixed-method studies reporting health professionals' views.

Data extraction and synthesis

Two authors independently assessed study quality prior to extracti

SUBMITTER: Kingdon C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6303601 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature