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Group and the Hispanic prenatal patient

Elaine J Cooper1, Margarita Hernández Cento2

  • 1St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center.

The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
|October 1, 1977
PubMed
Summary

A small group intervention improved care for Hispanic prenatal patients. Addressing educational and emotional needs reduced challenging behaviors during labor and delivery.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Maternal Health
  • Health Disparities

Background:

  • Hispanic prenatal patients were perceived by staff as difficult during labor.
  • This behavior was attributed to a lack of preparation and emotional support.
  • Existing care models did not adequately address cultural and emotional needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement a small group approach for Hispanic prenatal patients.
  • To address the educational and emotional needs of this population.
  • To improve staff-patient communication and quality of care.

Main Methods:

  • A small group intervention was implemented in a hospital setting.
  • Educational and emotional support were provided to Hispanic prenatal patients.
  • Patient-provider communication was monitored before and after the intervention.

Main Results:

  • Group sessions identified lack of preparation and emotional support as primary causes of challenging behaviors.
  • Staff-patient communication significantly improved following the intervention.
  • The quality of medical care provided to the target population was enhanced.

Conclusions:

  • A small group approach effectively meets the educational and emotional needs of Hispanic prenatal patients.
  • Addressing these needs can mitigate challenging behaviors during labor and delivery.
  • Improved communication enhances the overall quality of obstetric care for diverse populations.

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