| Titre : | Is elective caesarean section appropriate management for women experiencing primary tokophobia? (2020) |
| Auteurs : | Emily Viller ; Abena Addo |
| Type de document : | Article : texte imprimé |
| Dans : | Midirs. Midwifery Digest (Vol. 30, n° 1, march 2020) |
| Article en page(s) : | p. 50-55 |
| Langues: | Anglais |
| Sujets : |
Paramédical (MeSH) Accouchement ; Césarienne ; Education prénatale ; Grossesse ; Panique ; Peur ; Préférence des patients |
| Tags : | tokophobie |
| Résumé : |
Background: Guideline amendments by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE 2011) state that maternal request may be an indication for elective caesarean section (ELCS). Intense anxiety and fear of childbirth, or tokophobia, may influence mode of birth decisions in primigravidae.
Aim: To determine whether ELCS is appropriate management for primary tokophobia. Methods: Four studies were identified as notable following a systematic process and critical appraisal of the literature for quality. Results: Non-biased discussions of morbidities associated with caesarean section (CS) weighed up against adverse outcomes associated with a distressing vaginal birth are emphasised as pivotal to meet maternal decision making on mode of birth and additional support needs. Conclusion: Health care professionals (HCP) require an evidence-based care pathway to assist with ethical decision making when suggested interventions for best maternal outcomes conflict with maternal choice, to positively transform the care and additional support provided for women experiencing tokophobia. |
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| Localisation | Section | Support | Cote de rangement | Statut | Disponibilité |
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| Bibliothèque Paramédicale | Périodiques | Périodique | MID.DIG 20-1 | Empruntable | Disponible |
