ArticleEuropean journal of midwifery2023
The importance of communication and involvement in decision-making: A study in Ireland exploring birth satisfaction using the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R).
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- Effect of health education based on the Transtheoretical Model on pregnant women's knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward painless delivery: a quasi-experimental study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Measurement properties of the German version of the birth satisfaction scale-revised (BSS-R) in women with pre-existing medical conditions and high-risk pregnancy.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- Informational support and information-seeking during transition to parenthood: Baby Buddy Forward's focus groups with pregnant women and new mothers in Cyprus.European journal of midwifery · 2023Article
- Rebirth of the Meaning of Natural Childbirth: A Qualitative Study on the Perceived Impacts of Effective Midwife-Mother Communication among Iranian Midwives and Mothers.Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery researchArticle
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Abstract
introductionEvaluation in healthcare services has become a priority, globally
methodsA mixed-methods study was conducted including a survey that involved collection of data from the BSS-R 10-item questionnaire from 307 mothers over an 8-week period in 2019, in one urban maternity hospital in Ireland. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected. Qualitative data from the free-text comments of the survey questions were analyzed using content analysis.
resultsOverall, women reported positive relationships with their care providers and were satisfied with the communication and support they received, as well as high levels of control and choice. Postnatal care, however, was highlighted as being less satisfactory with staffing levels described as inadequate.
conclusionsUnderstanding women's birth experiences and what is important to them could facilitate midwives and other health professionals to improve the quality of their care and develop guidelines and policies that focus on women and their families' needs. The vast majority of women rated their birthing experience as extremely positive. The main elements of care that contributed to a positive birthing experience for women were quality relationships with clinicians, choice and control, and emotional safety.
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