INTRODUCTION: Maternal satisfaction regarding care during delivery is an indicator of maternity service's quality. METHODS: We conducted an observational study between May and August 2018, using an online questionnaire for women who have delivered in the last 3 years. Data was processed using descriptive and bivariate analysis, considering satisfaction as outcome. RESULTS: Sample includes 1229 women. About 73% had a spontaneous vaginal delivery, of which 29.3% received a Kristeller manoeuvre and 34,4% episiotomy. Three women out of 10 complaint about lack of involving in the decision-making process, 13.9% of women believe that their delivery's experience can negatively influence their decision to have another child, and 19.8% would like not to give birth again in the same hospital. Four women out of 10 are only partially satisfied with the care received and 6.4% is not satisfied at all. Satisfaction is significantly associated to the following variables: age more than 25 years old, positive environment during labour, gentle attitude of healthcare provider, respect of needs, respect of dignity, woman's inclusion in the decision making process, presence of a trustworthy person during the labour/delivery, vaginal delivery, positive delivery's experience, episiotomy, Kristeller manoeuvre, skin-to-skin contact, support during breastfeeding and postpartum period, choice to come back in the hospital for another delivery. CONCLUSION: We should implement strategies to promote the mother-partner-child triad as a central focus during delivery and allocate human resources in more efficient ways.
INTRODUZIONE: La soddisfazione materna rispetto all’assistenza ricevuta nel punto nascita è un indicatore della qualità dei servizi sanitari. OBIETTIVO: Valutare la soddisfazione materna in merito all’evento nascita, prendendo in esame alcune pratiche assistenziali e come sono state percepite dalle donne. METODO: È stato condotto uno studio osservazionale tra maggio e agosto 2018 tramite questionario online proposto a donne che avessero partorito negli ultimi 3 anni. I dati sono stati sottoposti ad analisi descrittiva e bivariata, considerando la soddisfazione come outcome. RISULTATI: Il campione è costituito da 1229 donne. Circa il 73% ha partorito spontaneamente e rispettivamente nel 29,3% e 34,4% dei casi sono state praticate manovra di Kristeller ed episiotomia. Tre donne su 10 lamentano un mancato coinvolgimento nelle decisioni assistenziali, il 13,9% afferma che il parto abbia influito negativamente sulla volontà di avere altri figli e il 19,8% non tornerebbe a partorire nella stessa struttura. Quattro donne su 10 sono soddisfatte solo in parte e il 6,4% non lo è affatto. La soddisfazione è associata in modo statisticamente significativo alle variabili: età superiore a 25 anni, ambiente di travaglio sereno, atteggiamento cordiale del personale, personale rispettoso dei bisogni, rispetto della dignità, coinvolgimento nelle decisioni assistenziali, persona di fiducia durante travaglio e parto, parto vaginale, esperienza positiva del parto, episiotomia, manovra di Kristeller, contatto pelle-a-pelle, supporto per l’allattamento nel post partum, scelta di tornare al prossimo parto. CONCLUSIONI: È necessario attuare strategie finalizzate a garantire la centralità della triade madre-partner-bambino nell’evento nascita e rendere più efficiente l’allocazione delle risorse umane.
Maternal Satisfaction and Birth: a web-based survey
Ramacciati N.
2020-01-01
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Maternal satisfaction regarding care during delivery is an indicator of maternity service's quality. METHODS: We conducted an observational study between May and August 2018, using an online questionnaire for women who have delivered in the last 3 years. Data was processed using descriptive and bivariate analysis, considering satisfaction as outcome. RESULTS: Sample includes 1229 women. About 73% had a spontaneous vaginal delivery, of which 29.3% received a Kristeller manoeuvre and 34,4% episiotomy. Three women out of 10 complaint about lack of involving in the decision-making process, 13.9% of women believe that their delivery's experience can negatively influence their decision to have another child, and 19.8% would like not to give birth again in the same hospital. Four women out of 10 are only partially satisfied with the care received and 6.4% is not satisfied at all. Satisfaction is significantly associated to the following variables: age more than 25 years old, positive environment during labour, gentle attitude of healthcare provider, respect of needs, respect of dignity, woman's inclusion in the decision making process, presence of a trustworthy person during the labour/delivery, vaginal delivery, positive delivery's experience, episiotomy, Kristeller manoeuvre, skin-to-skin contact, support during breastfeeding and postpartum period, choice to come back in the hospital for another delivery. CONCLUSION: We should implement strategies to promote the mother-partner-child triad as a central focus during delivery and allocate human resources in more efficient ways.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.