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Women's experience of hospitalized bed rest during high-risk pregnancy
Lori Baas Rubarth1, Anne M Schoening, Amy Cosimano
1School of Nursing, Creighton University, Omaha, NE 68178, USA. lorirubarth@creighton.edu
Objective:
To describe the lived experience of the hospitalized pregnant woman on bed rest.
Design:
A qualitative, phenomenological design.
Setting:
Three high-risk antepartum units in the midwestern United States.
Participants:
A self-selected, convenience sample of 11 high-risk pregnant women.
Method:
Phenomenological study using thematic analysis of completed handwritten journals and/or online blogs.
Results:
Women described the battles that they fought each day for the lives of their unborn children. Using an imagery of war, three categories emerged: (a) the war within, (b) fighting each battle, and (c) bringing in reinforcements.
Conclusions:
Women experience many different emotions and stressors during restricted bed rest. A nurse's understanding of this experience is essential to provide adequate care and coping strategies for women at this time.
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