The effect of a birthplace decision support tool on women’s decision-making and information gathering behaviours during pregnancy: Mybirthplace study protocol

Authors: Wiggins, D., Hundley, V.A., Wilkins, C., Bond, C. and Walton, G.

Journal: Journal of Innovation in Health Informatics

Volume: 25

Issue: 1

Pages: 1-6

eISSN: 2058-4563

ISSN: 2058-4555

DOI: 10.14236/jhi.v25i1.945

Abstract:

Background The Maternity Review for England highlighted the need for more accessible information to support decisions. This study assesses the effect of a decision support tool (DST) on women’s decision-making regarding birthplace. Methods A mixed method sequential exploratory design involving three phases and 169 women from a large UK maternity hospital. Phase one: A questionnaire survey pre and post-access to the DST examining knowledge level and stages of decision-making scale. Phase 2: Follow-up questionnaire at 28 weeks to enable the usefulness of Mybirthplace to be evaluated. Phase 3: Qualitative interviews with 10 purposely chosen women at 36 weeks gestation. Collection of data on actual birthplace. Discussion This study is the first to assess the effect of a DST in supporting women’s choice of place of birth.

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The effect of a birth place decision support tool on women's decision making and information gathering behaviours during pregnancy: MyBirthplace Study Protocol.

Authors: Wiggins, D.

Journal: J Innov Health Inform

Volume: 25

Issue: 1

Pages: 1-6

eISSN: 2058-4563

DOI: 10.14236/jhi.v25i1.945

Abstract:

The recent Maternity Review for England highlighted the need for more choice for women with more accessible information to support decisions. This study assesses the effect of an unique Decision Support Tool (DST) called MyBirthplace on decision making and information gathering behaviours of pregnant women regarding birth place choice. The study seeks to understand women's views and opinions about using the DST and their feelings about how well the DST supports them to make a decision. METHODS: A mixed method sequential exploratory design will be utilised to meet the above aim. This three phase study will involve a proposed sample of 169 women from a large maternity hospital in the United Kingdom. Phase one will be a questionnaire survey with women pre and post access to the DST, which is given to them by their midwife at the initial appointment. The questionnaire will look at baseline data, knowledge level and decision making using the Stages of Decision making scale (SDMS). A follow up questionnaire at 28 weeks (phase 2) will review the SDMS to enable the usefulness of Mybirthplace to be evaluated and to seek women's opinion on various aspects of MyBirthplace. The proposed sample size was determined by a power calculation based on changes attributed to the DST as measured by the SDMS. Phase three involves qualitative interviews with a minimum of 10 purposely chosen women at approximately 36 weeks gestation, and is followed by collating data on where the women actually give birth. DISCUSSION: This study is the first study to assess the effect of a DST in supporting women's choice of place of birth. It will add to current DST literature. It is also one of very few studies to utilise the stages of decision making scale with DST in pregnancy and thus will build on the existing literature; whilst broaching key concepts highlighted in the National Maternity Review.

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The effect of a birthplace decision support tool on women’s decision-making and information gathering behaviours during pregnancy: mybirthplace study protocol

Authors: Wiggins, D., Hundley, V., Wilkins, C., Bond, C. and Walton, G.

Journal: Journal of Innovation in Health Informatics

Volume: 25

Issue: 1

Pages: 001-006

ISSN: 2058-4555

Abstract:

Background The Maternity Review for England highlighted the need for more accessible information to support decisions. This study assesses the effect of a decision support tool (DST) on women’s decision-making regarding birthplace.

Methods A mixed method sequential exploratory design involving three phases and 169 women from a large UK maternity hospital. Phase one: A questionnaire survey pre and post-access to the DST examining knowledge level and stages of decision-making scale. Phase 2: Follow-up questionnaire at 28 weeks to enable the usefulness of Mybirthplace to be evaluated. Phase 3: Qualitative interviews with 10 purposely chosen women at 36 weeks gestation. Collection of data on actual birthplace.

Discussion This study is the first to assess the effect of a DST in supporting women’s choice of place of birth.

Source: Manual

The effect of a birth place decision support tool on women's decision making and information gathering behaviours during pregnancy: MyBirthplace Study Protocol.

Authors: Wiggins, D.

Journal: Journal of innovation in health informatics

Volume: 25

Issue: 1

Pages: 1-6

eISSN: 2058-4563

ISSN: 2058-4555

DOI: 10.14236/jhi.v25i1.945

Abstract:

Background

The recent Maternity Review for England highlighted the need for more choice for women with more accessible information to support decisions. This study assesses the effect of an unique Decision Support Tool (DST) called MyBirthplace on decision making and information gathering behaviours of pregnant women regarding birth place choice. The study seeks to understand women's views and opinions about using the DST and their feelings about how well the DST supports them to make a decision. METHODS: A mixed method sequential exploratory design will be utilised to meet the above aim. This three phase study will involve a proposed sample of 169 women from a large maternity hospital in the United Kingdom. Phase one will be a questionnaire survey with women pre and post access to the DST, which is given to them by their midwife at the initial appointment. The questionnaire will look at baseline data, knowledge level and decision making using the Stages of Decision making scale (SDMS). A follow up questionnaire at 28 weeks (phase 2) will review the SDMS to enable the usefulness of Mybirthplace to be evaluated and to seek women's opinion on various aspects of MyBirthplace. The proposed sample size was determined by a power calculation based on changes attributed to the DST as measured by the SDMS. Phase three involves qualitative interviews with a minimum of 10 purposely chosen women at approximately 36 weeks gestation, and is followed by collating data on where the women actually give birth. DISCUSSION: This study is the first study to assess the effect of a DST in supporting women's choice of place of birth. It will add to current DST literature. It is also one of very few studies to utilise the stages of decision making scale with DST in pregnancy and thus will build on the existing literature; whilst broaching key concepts highlighted in the National Maternity Review.

Source: Europe PubMed Central