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01-01-2011 | Materno-fetal Medicine

Maternal satisfaction and acceptability of foetal electrocardiographic (STAN^®) monitoring system

Authors: Maryam Parisaei, Kevin F. Harrington, Katrina J. Erskine

Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics | Issue 1/2011

Abstract

Objective

To assess the acceptability of the foetal electrocardiographic (STAN^®) monitoring system by patients at a London Hospital, before its introduction into routine clinical care.

Method

This was a prospective questionnaire-based study of patients who were monitored in labour by foetal electrocardiographic (STAN^®) monitoring system.

Results

Ninety-three percent (CI 85, 98) of the patients felt that the midwife(s) responsible for their intrapartum care took time to explain why their babies were being monitored continuously in the first instance. Ninety-nine percent (CI 93, 99.9) of patients felt that the obstetricians explained why they were being monitored continuously in labour. After delivering and having been monitored with STAN^® 95% (CI 87, 99) of women felt that it was an acceptable way of monitoring their babies in labour.

Conclusion

In resource-limited organisation, such as the NHS, holistic approach to intrapartum care may sometimes feel difficult to achieve. However, with emphasis on women centred care and information sharing women are able to understand and comment on intrapartum monitoring systems.

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Title: Maternal satisfaction and acceptability of foetal electrocardiographic (STAN®) monitoring system
Authors: Maryam Parisaei
Kevin F. Harrington
Katrina J. Erskine
Publication date: 01-01-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics / Issue 1/2011
Print ISSN: 0932-0067
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0711
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-009-1268-9

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Maternal satisfaction and acceptability of foetal electrocardiographic (STAN^®) monitoring system

Abstract

Objective

Method

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Objective

Method

Results

Conclusion

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