Sofia Colaceci1, Edoardo Corsi2, Francesca Berardi3, Pierina Coscarella4, Manuela Mariotti5, Nicola Ramacciati6. 1. BMid, MNS, PhD, Ricercatrice in Scienze Infermieristiche Ostetrico Ginecologiche, Facolta' dipartimentale di Medicina, Saint Camillus International University of Health and Medical Sciences (UniCamillus), Roma. Email: sofia.colaceci@unicamillus.org. 2. BMid, MNS, Dottorando di ricerca in Scienze Infermieristiche e Sanita' Pubblica, Universita' degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata, Roma. 3. BMid, Ostetrica, Universita' degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata, Roma. 4. Pierina Coscarella. autori@profinf.net. 5. BMid, MNS, Docente CdL in Ostetricia, Universita' degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata. 6. RN, MSN, MPS, MFN, PhD, Coordinatore Infermieristico, Azienda Ospedaliera di Perugia, Perugia.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Maternal satisfaction regarding care during delivery is an indicator of maternity service's quality. METHODS: We conducted an observational study between May and August 2018, using an online questionnaire for women who have delivered in the last 3 years. Data was processed using descriptive and bivariate analysis, considering satisfaction as outcome. RESULTS: Sample includes 1229 women. About 73% had a spontaneous vaginal delivery, of which 29.3% received a Kristeller manoeuvre and 34,4% episiotomy. Three women out of 10 complaint about lack of involving in the decision-making process, 13.9% of women believe that their delivery's experience can negatively influence their decision to have another child, and 19.8% would like not to give birth again in the same hospital. Four women out of 10 are only partially satisfied with the care received and 6.4% is not satisfied at all. Satisfaction is significantly associated to the following variables: age more than 25 years old, positive environment during labour, gentle attitude of healthcare provider, respect of needs, respect of dignity, woman's inclusion in the decision making process, presence of a trustworthy person during the labour/delivery, vaginal delivery, positive delivery's experience, episiotomy, Kristeller manoeuvre, skin-to-skin contact, support during breastfeeding and postpartum period, choice to come back in the hospital for another delivery. CONCLUSION: We should implement strategies to promote the mother-partner-child triad as a central focus during delivery and allocate human resources in more efficient ways.
INTRODUCTION: Maternal satisfaction regarding care during delivery is an indicator of maternity service's quality. METHODS: We conducted an observational study between May and August 2018, using an online questionnaire for women who have delivered in the last 3 years. Data was processed using descriptive and bivariate analysis, considering satisfaction as outcome. RESULTS: Sample includes 1229 women. About 73% had a spontaneous vaginal delivery, of which 29.3% received a Kristeller manoeuvre and 34,4% episiotomy. Three women out of 10 complaint about lack of involving in the decision-making process, 13.9% of women believe that their delivery's experience can negatively influence their decision to have another child, and 19.8% would like not to give birth again in the same hospital. Four women out of 10 are only partially satisfied with the care received and 6.4% is not satisfied at all. Satisfaction is significantly associated to the following variables: age more than 25 years old, positive environment during labour, gentle attitude of healthcare provider, respect of needs, respect of dignity, woman's inclusion in the decision making process, presence of a trustworthy person during the labour/delivery, vaginal delivery, positive delivery's experience, episiotomy, Kristeller manoeuvre, skin-to-skin contact, support during breastfeeding and postpartum period, choice to come back in the hospital for another delivery. CONCLUSION: We should implement strategies to promote the mother-partner-child triad as a central focus during delivery and allocate human resources in more efficient ways.
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