Barriers to the use of hydrotherapy in labor

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing : JOGNN
Mary Ann Stark, Michael G Miller

Abstract

To determine nurses' perceived barriers to the use of hydrotherapy in labor. While effective in relieving pain, reducing anxiety, encouraging relaxation, and promoting a sense of control, hydrotherapy is rarely used during labor. Comparative descriptive survey design. A national convention and perinatal listserves. Intrapartum nurses (N=401) attending a national convention (Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses, 2007; n=225) and members of perinatal listserves (n=176) were recruited. A questionnaire was designed for this study (Nurses' Perception of the Use of Hydrotherapy in Labor). The questionnaire was available in paper format and online. Institutional but not individual characteristics (age, education, and role) were associated with Nurses' Perception of the Use of Hydrotherapy in Labor. Nurses who reported higher epidural rates (r=.45, p=.000) and Cesarean section rates (r=.30, p=.000) reported more barriers. There was no difference in perception of barriers for nurses at hospitals providing different levels of care; there were significant differences when primary care providers were considered. Intrapartum nurses in facilities where certified nurse-midwives do most deliveries reported significantl...Continue Reading

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Feb 24, 2016·Nursing for Women's Health·Ellise D AdamsLisa Kane Low
Jan 29, 2016·Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing : JOGNN·Mary Ann StarkElaine Zwelling
Dec 3, 2010·Nursing for Women's Health·Brenda S Broussard, Anne B Broussard
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Jan 18, 2013·Clinical Nursing Research·Mary Ann Stark
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