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Changing attitudes and perceptions to hyperemesis gravidarum.
Hora Soltani1, Gillian M Taylor
1Derby City General Hospital.
RCM Midwives : the Official Journal of the Royal College of Midwives
|January 30, 2004
Summary
Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a severe nausea and vomiting condition affecting 1-2% of pregnancies. Understanding healthcare professionals' attitudes and women's experiences is crucial for improving care and support for HG sufferers.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) affects 1-2% of pregnancies, causing severe nausea and vomiting.
- Conflicting healthcare professional attitudes and beliefs impact the patient experience.
- Misunderstanding HG can exacerbate patient distress and suffering.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine healthcare professionals' attitudes and beliefs regarding HG.
- To advance understanding of women's lived experiences with HG.
- To explore the patient-provider relationship and its effect on satisfaction with care.
Main Methods:
- A structured literature review was conducted.
- Included studies were qualitative in nature.
- Narrative synthesis of findings was performed.
Main Results:
- Identified themes include women's experiences with HG.
- Highlighted are the diverse attitudes of healthcare professionals towards HG.
- Examined the impact of the patient-provider relationship on care satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Effective treatments for HG are lacking, necessitating a deeper understanding of the condition.
- Expanding support networks, including family and healthcare professionals, is vital.
- Improving healthcare professionals' understanding and attitudes can reduce patient suffering.