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The Effect Of Amniotomy On Labor Progression, Lauren Marie Casey, Eric Johann Judd Ii
The Effect Of Amniotomy On Labor Progression, Lauren Marie Casey, Eric Johann Judd Ii
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Background/Purpose: Amniotomy has been a tool used for over 50 years to progress labor. This literature review researches the effects that amniotomy has on active labor progression. Theoretical Framework: The theoretical framework selected for this literature review was The System’s Model by Betty Neuman. This theory focuses on the effects that internal and external forces have on health. This was selected because of the effects that amniotomy can have on labor progression. Methods: For this review, the 20 articles were selected following a search in The Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), CINAHL Plus, Cochrane Database of …