SynthesisArthritis research & therapy2021
"Walking into the unknown…" key challenges of pregnancy and early parenting with inflammatory arthritis: a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies.
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- Illness Experiences of Young Women With Rheumatoid Arthritis in South Korea.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2026Article
- Intrapartum Care for Women with Multiple Sclerosis: A JBI-Guided Scoping Review and Evidence Synthesis of Clinical Practices and Maternal Outcomes.International journal of women's health · 2026Review
- Reproductive Health in Rheumatology: Making 'Early and Regular' Work in Practice.EULAR rheumatology open · 2025Review
- Lived Experience of Individuals Parenting With Inflammatory Arthritis: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis Protocol.Musculoskeletal care · 2025Article
- Digital Health for Equitable Rheumatic Care: Integrating Real-World Experiences to Guide Policy Pathways.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Exploring the emotional impact of axial Spondyloarthritis: a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies and a review of social media.BMC rheumatology · 2023Article
- Key outcomes for reporting in studies of pregnant women with multiple long-term conditions: a qualitative study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2023Article
- Partners of female patients with rheumatoid arthritis and reproductive decision-making: a constructivist grounded theory study.Rheumatology advances in practice · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundTo conduct a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies on the pregnancy and early parenting experiences of patients with inflammatory arthritis (IA).
methodsWe searched online databases for English-language, qualitative studies capturing the experiences of females with IA or their healthcare providers with pregnancy and/or early parenthood. We extracted findings from included studies and used thematic synthesis to develop descriptive and higher-order analytical themes.
resultsOf 20 included studies, our analysis identified 5 analytical themes among patients and 3 among providers. Patients' reproductive desires, the impact of IA on their ability to experience pregnancy, and the availability of information to guide preparedness informed their pregnancy decisions. Patients' IA management, pregnancy expectations, and access to support influenced their reproductive experiences. Patients' experiences seeking information and care revealed substantial gaps in reproductive care provision to patients with IA. Reproductive uncertainty related to IA placed a heavy burden on patients' emotional and psychological wellbeing. Reproductive care provision was influenced by providers' perceived professional responsibility to address patients' reproductive goals, fears of negative outcomes, and capacity to harness patient trust, incorporate reproductive care into rheumatology practice and facilitate multi-disciplinary care coordination.
conclusionsOur review illuminated several barriers to experiencing pregnancy among patients with IA, particularly related to pregnancy planning support, availability of information, and care coordination among the patient's healthcare team. To improve care, these barriers may be mitigated through the provision of relevant, practical, and consistent information as well as patient-centred multi-disciplinary approaches for managing pregnancy among patients with IA.
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