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A systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies on childbirth perineal trauma for the development of a
Maria Patricia Roman1, Shaurya Aggarwal2, Stergios K Doumouchtsis3
12nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, "Iuliu Hațieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Romania; 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, County Emergency Hospital Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Objectives:
Perineal injury occurs in 85% of cases during vaginal childbirth. This study aimed to synthesize qualitative data on women's perceptions of perineal trauma during vaginal childbirth.
Study Design:
Thematic synthesis was applied utilizing a structured three-step framework. First, line-by-line coding strategy was applied to the included studies. Secondly, related codes were grouped together to develop descriptive themes to emphasize what matters most for women suffering from childbirth perineal trauma. Thirdly, analytical themes were developed. The quality of the included studies was high based on the assessment using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme tool.
Results:
Ten eligible studies were included in the meta-synthesis. Twenty-three codes encompassing multiple aspects of childbirth trauma from women's perspective were organised into a set of eight descriptive themes: psychosocial effects, communication, recovery, pain, support, knowledge of childbirth perineal trauma, sexuality, and prioritization.
Conclusions:
Among the descriptive themes, psychosocial effects, communication, and recovery exhibited the highest prevalence. The findings of this meta-synthesis may serve as a reporting guideline for future studies investigating the consequences of childbirth perineal trauma, ensuring that women's priorities are accurately reflected in reported outcomes.
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