Learning about maternal death and grief in the profession: a pilot qualitative study

Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica
Matthew CauldwellSusan Bewley

Abstract

The aim of this study was to explore the impact of maternal death on maternity professionals, and their related professional and personal needs. A qualitative study comprising semi-structured interviews in a UK inner-city academic maternity unit with over 5000 deliveries annually. Purposive sampling was utilized and semi-structured face-to-face interviews were performed with 14 healthcare professionals: four midwives, five doctors in training grades (trainees) and five consultant obstetricians. Identification of key themes was derived by textual analysis. Five main themes were identified: professional culture, organizational culture and external expectation; personal blame and debriefing; professional training; shaping the training; support and counseling. Maternal death has a major impact on professionals' feelings of grief, guilt and shame, which they are reluctant to talk about. Maternity professionals expressed a desire for training to prepare themselves to respond effectively in the event of maternal death. There was ambiguity about "debriefing" within a changing institutional culture. Maternal death is a devastating consequence of pregnancy. If these findings are replicated by interviewing a greater number and breadth of ...Continue Reading

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Jun 12, 2016·Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica·Matthew Cauldwell, Susan Bewley
Apr 3, 2018·Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica·Karen McNamaraKeelin O'Donoghue
Nov 2, 2016·International Journal of Palliative Nursing·Elizabeth M Forster, Helen Donovan
May 18, 2018·Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica·Matthew Cauldwell, Susan Bewley
Feb 18, 2017·Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics·Karen McNamaraK O'Donoghue
Aug 14, 2019·Scandinavian Journal of Public Health·Puvashnee NydooJagidesa Moodley
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Feb 18, 2021·Critical Care Nursing Quarterly·Elizabeth Holbert, Cheryl Dellasega

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