A snapshot of women's and clinicians' perceptions of the double balloon catheter for induction of labor.

Waldron, S; Contziu, H; Aleshin, O; Phipps, H

A snapshot of women's and clinicians' perceptions of the double balloon catheter for induction of labor.

Waldron, S Contziu, H Aleshin, O Phipps, H

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Publisher:: E.U. European Publishing
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Eur J Midwifery, 2022, 6, (May), pp. 33
Issue Date:: 2022

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dc.contributor.author	Waldron, S
dc.contributor.author	Contziu, H
dc.contributor.author	Aleshin, O
dc.contributor.author	Phipps, H
dc.date.accessioned	2023-06-28T01:15:50Z
dc.date.available	2022-02-14
dc.date.available	2023-06-28T01:15:50Z
dc.date.issued	2022
dc.identifier.citation	Eur J Midwifery, 2022, 6, (May), pp. 33
dc.identifier.issn	2585-2906
dc.identifier.issn	2585-2906
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/170919
dc.description.abstract	INTRODUCTION: Induction of labor (IOL) is rising globally and is growing steadily in the state of New South Wales, Australia. There are numerous methods of induction of labor, including the double balloon catheter (DBC). There is minimal evidence on women's attitudes and experiences and clinician's opinions on the use of the DBC. This study aims to explore the views regarding DBC insertion and effectiveness from women induced with a DBC and clinicians involved in the catheter insertion and care. METHODS: This study is a descriptive survey of two prospective, de-identified, self-reported questionnaires which were completed in 2016. One questionnaire was administered to term pregnant women that were admitted to the antenatal ward post IOL, and the other was completed by midwives and obstetric doctors working in the ward at the time. RESULTS: The DBC appeared to be a well-accepted method of cervical ripening among women (61%) and clinicians (>82%). Success of DBC to achieve an artificial rupture of membrane post removal, directly correlates to women's acceptance (61%). While most clinicians (59-67%) perceived insertion of DBC in an outpatient setting and then women discharged home was appropriate, only 13% of women were in favor. On the logistics of the procedure in respect to insertion and removal of the DBC, there were differences of opinion, with only 43% of women, 77% of midwives and 33% of doctors stating that the timing of insertion and removal needed to be improved. CONCLUSIONS: This study highlights the need to undertake qualitative research to further explore women's views and perceptions on IOL in order to ensure that clinical practice is woman-centered and evidenced-based, and to guide policy and protocol.
dc.format	Electronic-eCollection
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	E.U. European Publishing
dc.relation.ispartof	Eur J Midwifery
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.18332/ejm/146689
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.title	A snapshot of women's and clinicians' perceptions of the double balloon catheter for induction of labor.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	6
utslib.location.activity	Greece
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
utslib.copyright.status	open_access	*
dc.date.updated	2023-06-28T01:15:48Z
pubs.issue	May
pubs.publication-status	Published online
pubs.volume	6
utslib.citation.issue	May

Abstract:

INTRODUCTION: Induction of labor (IOL) is rising globally and is growing steadily in the state of New South Wales, Australia. There are numerous methods of induction of labor, including the double balloon catheter (DBC). There is minimal evidence on women's attitudes and experiences and clinician's opinions on the use of the DBC. This study aims to explore the views regarding DBC insertion and effectiveness from women induced with a DBC and clinicians involved in the catheter insertion and care. METHODS: This study is a descriptive survey of two prospective, de-identified, self-reported questionnaires which were completed in 2016. One questionnaire was administered to term pregnant women that were admitted to the antenatal ward post IOL, and the other was completed by midwives and obstetric doctors working in the ward at the time. RESULTS: The DBC appeared to be a well-accepted method of cervical ripening among women (61%) and clinicians (>82%). Success of DBC to achieve an artificial rupture of membrane post removal, directly correlates to women's acceptance (61%). While most clinicians (59-67%) perceived insertion of DBC in an outpatient setting and then women discharged home was appropriate, only 13% of women were in favor. On the logistics of the procedure in respect to insertion and removal of the DBC, there were differences of opinion, with only 43% of women, 77% of midwives and 33% of doctors stating that the timing of insertion and removal needed to be improved. CONCLUSIONS: This study highlights the need to undertake qualitative research to further explore women's views and perceptions on IOL in order to ensure that clinical practice is woman-centered and evidenced-based, and to guide policy and protocol.

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