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 Experiment Videos

Moving towards a common understanding in maternity services

P Meldrum, P Purton, B B MacLennan

    Midwifery
    |September 1, 1994
    PubMed
    Summary

    Standardizing maternity service terminology is crucial for clear National Health Service (NHS) contracts and consistent research. This study highlights variations in definitions and recommends adopting agreed-upon terms for better clarity in maternity care provision.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

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

    Sort by
    Same author

    Guideline registries and libraries: a mixed-methods approach identified issues to be addressed with content.

    Journal of clinical epidemiology·2021
    Same author

    Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network: the first 15 years (1993-2008).

    The journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh·2011
    Same author

    Sharing hard labour: developing a standard template for data summaries in guideline development.

    BMJ quality & safety·2011
    Same author

    Response to: Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) 84 -- National Clinical Guideline for the Management of Breast Cancer in Women (Reed, Clin Oncol 2007;19:588-590).

    Clinical oncology (Royal College of Radiologists (Great Britain))·2007
    Same author

    Screening for thrombophilia in high-risk situations: systematic review and cost-effectiveness analysis. The Thrombosis: Risk and Economic Assessment of Thrombophilia Screening (TREATS) study.

    Health technology assessment (Winchester, England)·2006
    Same author

    Thrombophilia in pregnancy: a systematic review.

    British journal of haematology·2006

    Area of Science:

    • Maternal Health
    • Healthcare Management
    • Health Services Research

    Background:

    • Ambiguity in maternity service terminology can impede effective purchaser/provider contracts within the National Health Service (NHS).
    • A lack of standardized definitions poses challenges for practitioners and researchers in maternity care.
    • Ensuring a common understanding of terms is vital for the organization and provision of maternity services.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the current understanding and application of terminology related to maternity services in Scottish health boards.
    • To identify variations in the interpretation of maternity service terms among different healthcare providers.
    • To advocate for the adoption of standardized definitions to improve clarity and consistency in maternity care.

    Main Methods:

    Related Experiment Videos

    • A questionnaire survey was distributed to Heads of Midwifery Services in consultant units across Scottish health boards.
    • Data collected focused on local definitions and interpretations of key maternity service terminology.
    • Analysis of responses to identify areas of definitional consistency and divergence.

    Main Results:

    • Findings revealed that while some maternity service terms had standard definitions, significant variations existed in the interpretation of others.
    • Considerable differences in how terms were understood and applied were observed across Scottish health boards.
    • The study identified a clear need for standardized terminology in maternity care.

    Conclusions:

    • Professionally agreed-upon definitions for maternity service terminology have been developed by the Royal College of Midwives.
    • Adoption of these standardized definitions is recommended for all relevant individuals and groups within the NHS.
    • Implementing standardized terminology will enhance clarity in contracts and support consistent research and practice in maternity services.