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Published in: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 1/2013

Open Access 01-01-2013 | Research

A qualitative study of the experience of CenteringPregnancy group prenatal care for physicians

Authors: Deborah A McNeil, Monica Vekved, Siobhan M Dolan, Jodi Siever, Sarah Horn, Suzanne C Tough

Published in: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth | Special Issue 1/2013

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Abstract

Background

This study sought to understand the central meaning of the experience of group prenatal care for physicians who were involved in providing CenteringPregnancy through a maternity clinic in Calgary, Canada.

Method

The study followed the phenomenological qualitative tradition. Three physicians involved in group prenatal care participated in a one-on-one interview between November and December 2009. Two physicians participated in verification sessions. Interviews followed an open ended general guide and were audio recorded and transcribed. The purpose of the analysis was to identify meaning themes and the core meaning experienced by the physicians.

Results

Six themes emerged: (1) having a greater exchange of information, (2) getting to knowing, (3) seeing women get to know and support each other, (4) sharing ownership of care, (5) having more time, and (6) experiencing enjoyment and satisfaction in providing care. These themes contributed to the core meaning for physicians of “providing richer care.”

Conclusions

Physicians perceived providing better care and a better professional experience through CenteringPregnancy compared to their experience of individual prenatal care. Thus, CenteringPregnancy could improve work place satisfaction, increase retention of providers in maternity care, and improve health care for women.
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Metadata
Title
A qualitative study of the experience of CenteringPregnancy group prenatal care for physicians
Authors
Deborah A McNeil
Monica Vekved
Siobhan M Dolan
Jodi Siever
Sarah Horn
Suzanne C Tough
Publication date
01-01-2013
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth / Issue Special Issue 1/2013
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2393
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2393-13-S1-S6

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