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ArticlePloS one2023

Women's experiences of anal incontinence following vaginal birth: A qualitative study of missed opportunities in routine care contacts.

Joanne Parsons, Abi Eccles, Debra Bick, Michael R B Keighley, Anna Clements, Julie Cornish, Sarah Embleton, Abigail McNiven, Kate Seers, Sarah Hillman

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Article in PloS one, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 citing papers in PubMed, 10 citations in OpenAlex.

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  2. GP's role in supporting women with anal incontinence after childbirth injury: a qualitative study.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2024
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Joanne ParsonsUnit of Academic Primary Care, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom.ORCID 0000-0002-6542-8492
Abi EcclesUnit of Academic Primary Care, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom.
Debra BickWarwick Clinical Trials Unit, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom.
Michael R B KeighleyThe MASIC Foundation, Nottingham, United Kingdom.
Anna ClementsThe MASIC Foundation, Nottingham, United Kingdom.
Julie CornishDepartment Colorectal Surgery, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cardiff, United Kingdom.ORCID 0000-0003-4360-4472
Sarah EmbletonThe MASIC Foundation, Nottingham, United Kingdom.
Abigail McNivenNuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom.
Kate SeersWarwick Research in Nursing, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom.
Sarah HillmanUnit of Academic Primary Care, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom.
University of Warwick · GBRAC Foundation · GBCardiff and Vale University Health Board · GBUniversity of Oxford · GB

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThis study aimed to explore experiences of women with anal incontinence following a childbirth injury, and to identify areas of missed opportunities within care they received.

designThis is a qualitative study involving semi-structured interviews.

settingParticipants were recruited via five hospitals in the UK, and via social media adverts and communication from charity organisations.

participantsWomen who have experienced anal incontinence following a childbirth injury, either within 7 years of sustaining the injury, or if they identified new, or worsening symptoms of AI at the time of menopause.

main outcome measuresMain outcomes are experiences of women with anal incontinence following childbirth injury, and missed opportunities within the care they received.

resultsThe following main themes were identified: opportunities for diagnosis missed, missed opportunities for information sharing and continuity and timeliness of care.

conclusionsAnal Incontinence following a childbirth injury has a profound impact on women. Lack of information and awareness both amongst women and healthcare professionals contributes to delays in accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

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Birth InjuriesParturitionDelivery, ObstetricFemaleHumansPregnancyQualitative Research

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PMID37368897
PMCPMC10298771
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