Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Nurses' Legal Responsibilities I01:27

Nurses' Legal Responsibilities I

1.4K
In healthcare, informed consent is a crucial process that involves thoroughly communicating medical treatment options to patients, including benefits, risks, potential side effects, and alternatives. This process enables patients to make well-informed decisions about their care, ensuring they understand the implications of their choices before consenting to or refusing treatment.
The legal responsibilities of a nurse regarding informed consent include the following:
1.4K
Obedience01:08

Obedience

35.2K
According to obedience research, we may harm others under the forceful pressures of an authority figure (Milgram, 1974). How about if the inappropriate orders were delivered with less force? The increasing interdependence between nurses and physicians compelled Hofling and his colleagues to explore nurses’ reactions to a potentially harmful medical request made by the perceived authority figure, the doctor (Hofling, Brotzman, Dalrymple, Graves, & Pierce, 1966). In this situation,...
35.2K
Nursing Assessment of the Genitourinary System III: Percussion and Auscultation01:22

Nursing Assessment of the Genitourinary System III: Percussion and Auscultation

681
The genitourinary system maintains the body's fluid balance, waste excretion, and overall homeostasis. Proper assessment is essential for early detection of disorders, with percussion and auscultation integral to this evaluation. These methods help identify signs of kidney or bladder issues and provide important diagnostic clues.Percussion for Kidney TendernessPercussion is used to assess tenderness and detect kidney and bladder abnormalities. A common method for determining kidney tenderness...
681

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Cardiologists' perspectives on sociocultural and structural factors shaping cardiovascular genetic testing.

medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences·2026
Same author

Community Midwifery Postpartum Care: National Data From Community Practice.

Journal of midwifery & women's health·2026
Same author

The IMPACT-FH Renewal Protocol: Evaluating FH Cascade Testing Implementation in Primary Care through a Pragmatic Trial, Economic Evaluation, and Mixed-Methods Sustainability Assessment.

Public health genomics·2026
Same author

Use of Shared Decision-Making in Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer: Protocol for a Scoping Review.

JMIR research protocols·2026
Same author

Navigating the Perinatal Partnership: Recommendations to Facilitate Integration and Collaboration Between Institutions, Clinicians, and Doulas.

The Journal of perinatal education·2025
Same author

Narratives of Mistreatment and Coercion in Maternity Care: An Interpretive Description Qualitative Analysis.

BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 17, 2026

An Experimental Paradigm for the Prediction of Post-Operative Pain PPOP
14:56

An Experimental Paradigm for the Prediction of Post-Operative Pain PPOP

Published on: January 27, 2010

21.9K

Patient Perceptions of Informed Consent for Operative Vaginal Birth: A Qualitative Analysis.

Lauren Diskin1, Paul Burcher1,2,3, Diane Meisles1

  • 1WellSpan York Hospital, York, Pennsylvania, USA.

Birth (Berkeley, Calif.)
|September 25, 2025
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Patients undergoing operative vaginal birth (OVB) often find informed consent challenging during labor but are satisfied with their experience. Improving communication during urgent OVB situations is crucial for better consent quality.

Keywords:
birth experienceinformed consentoperative vaginal birth

More Related Videos

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
14:43

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting

Published on: January 12, 2018

12.5K
Author Spotlight: Advancing Pelvic Prolapse Treatment with a Non-Mesh Approach using Laparoscopic Pectopexy
03:30

Author Spotlight: Advancing Pelvic Prolapse Treatment with a Non-Mesh Approach using Laparoscopic Pectopexy

Published on: October 25, 2024

2.4K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 17, 2026

An Experimental Paradigm for the Prediction of Post-Operative Pain PPOP
14:56

An Experimental Paradigm for the Prediction of Post-Operative Pain PPOP

Published on: January 27, 2010

21.9K
A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
14:43

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting

Published on: January 12, 2018

12.5K
Author Spotlight: Advancing Pelvic Prolapse Treatment with a Non-Mesh Approach using Laparoscopic Pectopexy
03:30

Author Spotlight: Advancing Pelvic Prolapse Treatment with a Non-Mesh Approach using Laparoscopic Pectopexy

Published on: October 25, 2024

2.4K

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Patient Safety
  • Informed Consent Research

Background:

  • Operative vaginal birth (OVB) is a critical intervention with inherent risks and benefits.
  • Informed consent is a key component of patient involvement in OVB decisions.
  • The adequacy of informed consent for OVB and its impact on patient experience remain unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore patient perceptions of the informed consent process for OVB.
  • To assess the influence of pre-procedure communication on assisted birth experiences.
  • To gather patient suggestions for enhancing the OVB informed consent process.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted semi-structured interviews with 20 patients who underwent OVB.
  • Analyzed interview transcripts using consensus coding by three independent investigators.
  • Identified emergent themes related to patient perceptions of consent and birth experience.

Main Results:

  • Patients reported difficulty with informed consent during the second stage of labor.
  • No perceived loss of patient agency was reported.
  • Limited consent discussions were accepted due to preference for OVB over cesarean delivery.

Conclusions:

  • Patients reported satisfaction with their OVB experience despite limitations in informed consent.
  • Patients may be accepting a substandard consent process, highlighting a need for improved information sharing.
  • Patient satisfaction does not equate to adequate informed consent; enhanced communication during urgent OVB is recommended.