ArticleJournal of obstetrics and gynaecology : the journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology2020
A study to assess knowledge and acceptability of foetal surgery for spina bifida amongst healthcare professionals in the UK.
Article in Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology : the journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.
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Abstract
Foetal surgery to repair open spina bifida before birth improves infant motor function and reduces ventriculoperitoneal shunt requirement. Alongside the development of the first UK foetal surgery service, we surveyed the knowledge and acceptability of this treatment to healthcare professionals in the UK and Ireland via an electronic questionnaire. Ninety-eight (98) responses were received: MFM clinicians (21), midwives (20), paediatric neurosurgeons (17), obstetricians (15), neonatologists (13), theatre nurses (11) and commissioners (1). Overall 70% of responders agreed with the concept that foetal surgery improved neonatal outcome in selected cases; although, only 41% of paediatric neurosurgeons agreed. A variety of concerns were expressed, the most common being the lack information regarding mid- to long-term effects on the child and mother.In offering this new service, it is important that we are cognisant of healthcare professional concerns and address them by applying internationally accepted criteria for foetal surgery, emphasising patient choice and collecting long-term data.Impact statement
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