ArticleBMJ open2023
Cardiotocography in practice: a qualitative study to explore obstetrical care professionals' experiences with using cardiotocography information in Dutch practice.
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- A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study of Risk Factors for Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury at a Tertiary Hospital in Japan.The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research · 2026Article
- Intersectional dynamics and care disparities in intrapartum electronic fetal monitoring: a socio-technical systems perspective.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- In-Depth Analysis of Caesarean Section Rate in the Largest Secondary Care-Level Maternity Hospital in Latvia.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectiveThis study aimed to explore obstetric care professionals' experiences with using cardiotocograph (CTG) information and how they employ this tool in their practice.
designQualitative study, involving 30 semi-structured interviews and two focus group sessions. Conventional content analysis was used for data analysis.
settingAmsterdam University Medical Centers in the Netherlands.
participantsIn total, 43 care professionals participated. The respondents included obstetricians, residents in obstetrics and gynaecology, junior physicians, clinical midwives and nurses.
findingsThree main categories were identified that influenced the use of cardiotocography in practice; (1) individual characteristics involving knowledge, experience and personal beliefs; (2) teams involving collaboration in and between shifts and (3) work environment involving equipment, culture and continuing development.
conclusionThis study underlines the importance of teamwork when working with cardiotocography in practice. There is a particular need to create shared responsibility among team members for cardiotocography interpretation and appropriate management, which should be addressed in educational programmes and regular multidisciplinary meetings, to allow learning from colleagues' perspectives.
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