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A Qualitative analysis of parturients’ experience of spinal anesthesia and postoperative complaints
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Background:
Cesarean deliveries have increased globally, with regional anesthesia being the preferred technique. Despite the advantages of the procedure, parturients experience apprehension regarding pain, mobility, and complications. The postoperative period following cesarean delivery can also be challenging. However, there is limited qualitative research exploring parturients’ experiences with regional anesthesia for cesarean delivery and postoperative recovery.
Methods:
A qualitative study using in-depth interviews was conducted with 12 primiparous parturients who underwent cesarean delivery under regional anesthesia. Interviews explored knowledge, perceptions, and experiences regarding regional anesthesia, cesarean delivery, and postoperative recovery. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis.
Results:
Parturients in the study reported experiencing pregnancy-related complications necessitated for opting cesarean delivery instead of vaginal delivery. The study revealed substantial knowledge gaps among parturients regarding cesarean section (CS) and anesthesia. Their decision for CS was driven by prioritizing fetal safety over personal comfort. Parturients did not have many concerns about anesthesia and were focusing mainly on neonatal wellbeing. They had limited recollection of the anesthesia experience but vividly remembered the delivery process and postoperative pain. A strong desire for recovery to provide neonatal care was expressed. Despite challenges, parturients reported overall satisfaction with the CS experience and willingness to recommend it when medically indicated.
Conclusion:
The study highlights the need for comprehensive education on regional anesthesia, postoperative care, and coping strategies for parturients undergoing cesarean delivery. It emphasizes judicious use of cesarean delivery based on medical necessity while ensuring optimal maternal and neonatal outcomes. Further qualitative research with larger samples is recommended.
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Title: A Qualitative analysis of parturients’ experience of spinal anesthesia and postoperative complaints
Description:
Background:
Cesarean deliveries have increased globally, with regional anesthesia being the preferred technique.
Despite the advantages of the procedure, parturients experience apprehension regarding pain, mobility, and complications.
The postoperative period following cesarean delivery can also be challenging.
However, there is limited qualitative research exploring parturients’ experiences with regional anesthesia for cesarean delivery and postoperative recovery.
Methods:
A qualitative study using in-depth interviews was conducted with 12 primiparous parturients who underwent cesarean delivery under regional anesthesia.
Interviews explored knowledge, perceptions, and experiences regarding regional anesthesia, cesarean delivery, and postoperative recovery.
Data were analyzed using thematic analysis.
Results:
Parturients in the study reported experiencing pregnancy-related complications necessitated for opting cesarean delivery instead of vaginal delivery.
The study revealed substantial knowledge gaps among parturients regarding cesarean section (CS) and anesthesia.
Their decision for CS was driven by prioritizing fetal safety over personal comfort.
Parturients did not have many concerns about anesthesia and were focusing mainly on neonatal wellbeing.
They had limited recollection of the anesthesia experience but vividly remembered the delivery process and postoperative pain.
A strong desire for recovery to provide neonatal care was expressed.
Despite challenges, parturients reported overall satisfaction with the CS experience and willingness to recommend it when medically indicated.
Conclusion:
The study highlights the need for comprehensive education on regional anesthesia, postoperative care, and coping strategies for parturients undergoing cesarean delivery.
It emphasizes judicious use of cesarean delivery based on medical necessity while ensuring optimal maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Further qualitative research with larger samples is recommended.
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