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Breech Presentation Management: A Critical Review Of Leading Clinical Practice Guidelines, Sara Morris, Sadie Geraghty, Deborah Sundin
Breech Presentation Management: A Critical Review Of Leading Clinical Practice Guidelines, Sara Morris, Sadie Geraghty, Deborah Sundin
Research outputs 2014 to 2021
Problem
Clinical practice guidelines are designed to guide clinicians and consumers of maternity services in clinical decision making, but recommendations are often consensus based and differ greatly between leading organisations.
Background
Breech birth is a divisive clinical issue, however vaginal breech births continue to occur despite a globally high caesarean section rate for breech presenting fetuses. Inconsistencies are known to exist between clinical practice guidelines relating to the management of breech presentation.
Aim
The aim of this review was to critically evaluate and compare leading obstetric clinical practice guidelines related to the management of breech presenting fetuses.
Methods
Leading obstetric …
Development Of A Breech-Specific Integrated Care Pathway For Pregnant Women: Protocol For A Mixed Methods Study, Sara Morris, Sadie Geraghty, Deborah Sundin
Development Of A Breech-Specific Integrated Care Pathway For Pregnant Women: Protocol For A Mixed Methods Study, Sara Morris, Sadie Geraghty, Deborah Sundin
Research outputs 2014 to 2021
Background: The development of an integrated care pathway with multidisciplinary input to standardize and streamline care for pregnant women experiencing breech presentation at 36 or more weeks of gestation poses several challenges because of the divisive and contentious nature of the phenomenon. Although many clinicians are interested in obtaining the skills required to safely support women desiring a vaginal breech birth, the primary trend in most health care facilities is to recommend a cesarean section. Objective: This paper aims to discuss the mixed methods approach used in a doctoral study conducted to generate new knowledge regarding women’s experiences of breech …
Breeching The System: An Exploration Of Women’S Experiences And Breech Care Recommendations, Sara Morris
Breeching The System: An Exploration Of Women’S Experiences And Breech Care Recommendations, Sara Morris
Research outputs 2014 to 2021
Aim:
This presentation reports the findings of a mixed methods study exploring women’s experiences of breech birth in Western Australia (WA) and professional recommendations for breech care.
Methods:
This pragmatic study consisted of a clinical guideline review, semi-structured interviews with women who had experienced a breech birth in WA and a multi-national e-Delphi study involving professionals with knowledge and/or experience of caring for women with a breech presenting fetus. These methods were deemed the optimal way of incorporating current clinical practice guidelines, with multi-disciplinary recommendations and consumer feedback.
Findings:
The clinical guideline review revealed similarities in antenatal care structure and …
Into The Breech: A Multi-National E-Delphi Study Exploring Breech Presentation And Birth Care, Sara Morris
Into The Breech: A Multi-National E-Delphi Study Exploring Breech Presentation And Birth Care, Sara Morris
Research outputs 2014 to 2021
Aim: To establish consensus regarding care of women with a breech presenting fetus through the exploration of participants’ knowledge, experiences and opinions regarding breech presentation and care.
Design: Three round Delphi e-survey
Setting: Multi-national
Participants: A panel of fifteen midwives, four obstetricians and one academic with an interest in breech care and birth.
Methods: The initial survey comprised of open-ended questions. Answers were coded and integrated to form statements presented to participants over 3 sections in the second round due to the abundance of information collected from first round responses. Consensus was deemed reached if 70% or more of participants …
Factors Associated With Midwives' Job Satisfaction And Intention To Stay In The Profession: An Integrative Review, Dianne Bloxsome, Deborah Ireson, Gemma Doleman, Sara Bayes
Factors Associated With Midwives' Job Satisfaction And Intention To Stay In The Profession: An Integrative Review, Dianne Bloxsome, Deborah Ireson, Gemma Doleman, Sara Bayes
Research outputs 2014 to 2021
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To conduct an integrative review of the factors associated with why midwives stay in midwifery.
BACKGROUND: Midwifery retention and attrition are globally acknowledged as an issue. However, little is known as to why midwives stay in midwifery as the focus has previously focussed on why they leave.
DESIGN: A structured six-step integrative review approach was used, and this involved the development of a search strategy, study selection and critical appraisal, data abstraction and synthesis, interpretation of findings and recommendations for future practice.
METHODS: The review was conducted using the databases MEDLINE, CINAHL and PsychInfo. Included studies were …