"Walking into the unknown…" key challenges of pregnancy and early parenting with inflammatory arthritis: a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To conduct a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies on the pregnancy and early parenting experiences of patients with inflammatory arthritis (IA).

Methods

We searched online databases for English-language, qualitative studies capturing the experiences of females with IA or their healthcare providers with pregnancy and/or early parenthood. We extracted findings from included studies and used thematic synthesis to develop descriptive and higher-order analytical themes.

Results

Of 20 included studies, our analysis identified 5 analytical themes among patients and 3 among providers. Patients' reproductive desires, the impact of IA on their ability to experience pregnancy, and the availability of information to guide preparedness informe

SUBMITTER: Rebic N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8059168 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature