Exploring the concept and structure of obstetric triage: a qualitative content analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obstetric triage is a new idea, so the design and implementation of it requires identification of its concept and structure. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the concept and structure of the obstetric triage in Iran.

Methods

The purposive sampling was done and it continued until reaching the theoretical saturation. Thirty-seven semi-structured interviews were conducted individually and face-to-face. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using conventional content analysis.

Results

Two themes, 8 main categories, and 16 subcategories emerged from the content analysis of the interviews and observations. The themes were the concept and structure of obstetric triage. The concept of obstetric triage consisted of three categorie

SUBMITTER: Moudi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7493847 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature