Making the best of the worst: Care quality during emergency cesarean sections.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to identify factors influencing mothers' and their partners' perceptions of care quality, and to identify associated clinical factors. METHODS:Questionnaires were developed based on eight interviews with couples after emergency Cesarean Sections (ECS). The internal structure of the questionnaires was examined using Rasch analysis. Cronbach's alpha was calculated to evaluate internal consistency of questionnaire items. Finally, associations between questionnaire scores and ECS characteristics were determined. RESULTS:Thematic analysis of interview data demonstrated that team-dynamics, professionalism, information, safety, leadership and mother-child continuity of care are important to patient- perceived quality of care. Questionnaire responses from 119 women and 9

SUBMITTER: Andersen BR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7034794 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature