Women’s experiences of maternity bladder care
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Women’s experiences of maternity bladder care: an exploratory, descriptive study.
IRAS ID
201683
Contact name
Veronica Blanco-Gutierrez
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Southampton
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
19544, ERGO number
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 5 months, 30 days
Research summary
Women’s experiences of maternity bladder care: an exploratory, descriptive study.
Background. Although a healthy urinary system is a vital aspect in every woman’s life, bladder management is an aspect of maternity care, which is, or perceived as, being poorly managed by health care professionals. Furthermore, although the relationship between childbirth and bladder dysfunction is an incontestable fact very well documented in the medical literature, women’s experiences of bladder care have not been recognized by the evidence, and therefore, no research has been developed to address this topic. This fact implies a limited level of awareness and degree of implication from women in this matter. Research question. What are women’s experiences, perceptions and knowledge of bladder care during the antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum period? Aim. To explore women’s experiences of bladder care during the antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum period. Design. Exploratory, descriptive research study. Population. Women who have given birth a singleton, live, term baby at Princess Anne Hospital (Southampton) between two and four weeks prior the study, and who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Methods. In-depth semi-structured interviews, which will take place at the participant's most convenient location (home/University of Southampton). Sample. A purposive sample of eight to sixteen women, with a heterogeneous representation of the different modes of birth, will be sought. Recruitment. Postnatal midwives (Princess Anne Hospital) will act as gatekeepers identifying potential participants and providing information packs. Data collection. Semi-structure interviews to gain a deep understanding of women’s experiences of maternity bladder care. Interviews will last between thirty minutes to two hours, and they will be digitally recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data Analysis. Framework analysis assisted by memoing technique. Funding. This research study is part of an educational project.
The study is expected to last from 1st June 2016 until 30th November 2016.
REC name
London - City & East Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/LO/1182
Date of REC Opinion
25 Jun 2016
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion