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What influences women’s movement and the use of different positions during labour and birth: a systematic review protocol

Authors: Helen L. Watson, Alison Cooke

Published in: Systematic Reviews | Issue 1/2018

Abstract

Background

Women want to give birth in a safe and supportive environment where they are free to move and adopt different positions. Moving freely and using different positions in labour results in a range of physical and psychological benefits for women. However, many women report that they are restricted from moving freely during labour and birth and it is important to understand the factors that are influencing this.

Methods

A mixed-methods systematic review will be undertaken. Qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods primary empirical studies will be identified by systematically searching seven electronic databases using a search strategy that includes medical subject headings (MeSH) and keywords to cover synonyms and related terms. In addition, reference-tracking will be undertaken, and expert researchers will be contacted to locate relevant studies. Two reviewers will be involved in the assessment of the studies against eligibility criteria, formal quality appraisal and data extraction. A results-based convergent synthesis will be undertaken, using narrative synthesis if the quantitative data are too heterogeneous for meta-analysis, meta-ethnography for the synthesis of the qualitative data and the production of a line of argument synthesis. Finally, confidence in the findings will be formally assessed and conclusions drawn.

Discussion

The findings of this review will allow researchers, practitioners and policy makers to better understand the factors influencing women’s movement and the use of different positions during labour and birth. This will inform future research and the development of maternity services designed to implement best-evidence concerning movement and positioning during labour and birth into clinical practice.

Systematic review registration

In accordance with the PRISMA-P guidelines (Moher et al. Syst Rev 4:1, 2015), the systematic review protocol was registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic reviews (PROSPERO) on July 17, 2018 (CRD42018103354).

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Title: What influences women’s movement and the use of different positions during labour and birth: a systematic review protocol
Authors: Helen L. Watson
Alison Cooke
Publication date: 01-12-2018
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Systematic Reviews / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 2046-4053
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-018-0857-8

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What influences women’s movement and the use of different positions during labour and birth: a systematic review protocol

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