The development and testing of an algorithm for diagnosis of active labour in primiparous women
Authors: Cheyne, H., Dowding, D., Hundley, V., Aucott, L., Styles, M., Mollison, J., Greer, I. and Niven, C.
Journal: Midwifery
Volume: 24
Issue: 2
Pages: 199-213
ISSN: 0266-6138
DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2006.12.005
Abstract:Objectives: to describe the development and testing of an algorithm for diagnosis of active labour in primiparous women. Design: qualitative and quantitative methods were used. A literature review was first conducted to identify the key cues for inclusion in the algorithm. Focus groups of midwives were then conducted to assess content validity, finally a vignette study assessed the inter-rater reliability of the algorithm. Setting: midwives from two study sites were invited to participate. Data were collected during 2002 and 2003. Participants: midwives from the first site took part in the focus groups (n=13), completed vignettes (n=19), or both. Midwives from the second site then completed vignettes (n=17). Findings: an algorithm, developed from the key informational cues reported in the literature, was validated in relation to content validity by the findings from the focus groups. Inter-rater reliability was tested using vignettes of admission case histories and was found to be moderate in the first test (K = 0.45). However, after modifying the algorithm the kappa score was 0.86, indicating a high level of agreement. Key conclusions: diagnosis of labour may be straightforward on paper but is frequently problematic in practice. This may be because the diagnosis of labour is made in a high pressured environment where conflicting pressures of workload, limited resources and emotional pressures add to the complexity of the judgement. Implications for practice: we offer a valid and reliable decision-support tool as an aid for diagnosis of labour. The evaluation of the implementation of this tool is under way and will determine whether it is effective in reducing unnecessary admissions and improving clinical outcomes for women. © 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Source: Scopus
The development and testing of an algorithm for diagnosis of active labour in primiparous women.
Authors: Cheyne, H., Dowding, D., Hundley, V., Aucott, L., Styles, M., Mollison, J., Greer, I. and Niven, C.
Journal: Midwifery
Volume: 24
Issue: 2
Pages: 199-213
ISSN: 0266-6138
DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2006.12.005
Abstract:OBJECTIVES: to describe the development and testing of an algorithm for diagnosis of active labour in primiparous women. DESIGN: qualitative and quantitative methods were used. A literature review was first conducted to identify the key cues for inclusion in the algorithm. Focus groups of midwives were then conducted to assess content validity, finally a vignette study assessed the inter-rater reliability of the algorithm. SETTING: midwives from two study sites were invited to participate. Data were collected during 2002 and 2003. PARTICIPANTS: midwives from the first site took part in the focus groups (n=13), completed vignettes (n=19), or both. Midwives from the second site then completed vignettes (n=17). FINDINGS: an algorithm, developed from the key informational cues reported in the literature, was validated in relation to content validity by the findings from the focus groups. Inter-rater reliability was tested using vignettes of admission case histories and was found to be moderate in the first test (K=0.45). However, after modifying the algorithm the kappa score was 0.86, indicating a high level of agreement. KEY CONCLUSIONS: diagnosis of labour may be straightforward on paper but is frequently problematic in practice. This may be because the diagnosis of labour is made in a high pressured environment where conflicting pressures of workload, limited resources and emotional pressures add to the complexity of the judgement. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: we offer a valid and reliable decision-support tool as an aid for diagnosis of labour. The evaluation of the implementation of this tool is under way and will determine whether it is effective in reducing unnecessary admissions and improving clinical outcomes for women.
Source: PubMed
The development and testing of an algorithm for diagnosis of active labour in primiparous women
Authors: Cheyne, H., Dowding, D., Hundley, V., Aucott, L., Styles, M., Mollison, J., Greer, I. and Niven, C.
Journal: MIDWIFERY
Volume: 24
Issue: 2
Pages: 199-213
eISSN: 1532-3099
ISSN: 0266-6138
DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2006.12.005
Source: Web of Science (Lite)
The development and testing of an algorithm for diagnosis of active labour in primiparous women
Authors: Cheyne, H., Dowding, D., Hundley, V., Aucott, L., Styles, M., Mollison, J., Greer, I. and Niven, C.
Journal: Midwifery
Volume: 24
Pages: 199-213
ISSN: 0266-6138
DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2006.12.005
Abstract:Objectives to describe the development and testing of an algorithm for diagnosis of activelabour in primiparous women.
Design qualitative and quantitative methods were used. A literature review was first conducted to identify the key cues for inclusion in the algorithm. Focus groups of midwives were then conducted to assess content validity, finally a vignette study assessed the inter-rater reliability of the algorithm.
Setting midwives from two study sites were invited to participate. Data were collected during 2002 and 2003.
Participants midwives from the first site took part in the focus groups (n=13), completed vignettes (n=19), or both. Midwives from the second site then completed vignettes (n=17).
Findings an algorithm, developed from the key informational cues reported in the literature, was validated in relation to content validity by the findings from the focus groups. Inter-rater reliability was tested using vignettes of admission case histories and was found to be moderate in the first test (K=0.45). However, after modifying the algorithm the kappa score was 0.86, indicating a high level of agreement.
Key conclusions diagnosis of labour may be straightforward on paper but is frequently problematic in practice. This may be because the diagnosis of labour is made in a high pressured environment where conflicting pressures of workload, limited resources and emotional pressures add to the complexity of the judgement.
Implications for practice we offer a valid and reliable decision-support tool as an aid for diagnosis of labour. The evaluation of the implementation of this tool is under way and will determine whether it is effective in reducing unnecessary admissions and improving clinical outcomes for women.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2006.12.005
Source: Manual
Preferred by: Vanora Hundley
The development and testing of an algorithm for diagnosis of active labour in primiparous women.
Authors: Cheyne, H., Dowding, D., Hundley, V., Aucott, L., Styles, M., Mollison, J., Greer, I. and Niven, C.
Journal: Midwifery
Volume: 24
Issue: 2
Pages: 199-213
eISSN: 1532-3099
ISSN: 0266-6138
DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2006.12.005
Abstract:Objectives
to describe the development and testing of an algorithm for diagnosis of active labour in primiparous women.Design
qualitative and quantitative methods were used. A literature review was first conducted to identify the key cues for inclusion in the algorithm. Focus groups of midwives were then conducted to assess content validity, finally a vignette study assessed the inter-rater reliability of the algorithm.Setting
midwives from two study sites were invited to participate. Data were collected during 2002 and 2003.Participants
midwives from the first site took part in the focus groups (n=13), completed vignettes (n=19), or both. Midwives from the second site then completed vignettes (n=17).Findings
an algorithm, developed from the key informational cues reported in the literature, was validated in relation to content validity by the findings from the focus groups. Inter-rater reliability was tested using vignettes of admission case histories and was found to be moderate in the first test (K=0.45). However, after modifying the algorithm the kappa score was 0.86, indicating a high level of agreement.Key conclusions
diagnosis of labour may be straightforward on paper but is frequently problematic in practice. This may be because the diagnosis of labour is made in a high pressured environment where conflicting pressures of workload, limited resources and emotional pressures add to the complexity of the judgement.Implications for practice
we offer a valid and reliable decision-support tool as an aid for diagnosis of labour. The evaluation of the implementation of this tool is under way and will determine whether it is effective in reducing unnecessary admissions and improving clinical outcomes for women.Source: Europe PubMed Central