Journal article
Effect on Birth Outcomes of a Formalized Approach to Care in Hospital Labor Assessment Units: International, Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract
ABSTRACT High maternal anxiety contributes to a prolonged latent phase and intrapartum complications. Reframing negative thoughts of women in labor to positive ones may reduce anxiety and the likelihood of subsequent complications. This international multicenter, randomized, controlled trial evaluated the likelihood that formalized nursing and midwifery intervention in hospital labor assessment units could increase the rate of spontaneous …
Authors
Hodnett ED; Stremler R; Willan AR; Weston JA; Lowe NK; Simpson KR; Fraser WD; Gafni A
Journal
Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey, Vol. 64, No. 2, pp. 82–83
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
2 2009
DOI
10.1097/01.ogx.0000345384.86212.2f
ISSN
0029-7828