Obstetric and medical factors rather than psychosocial characteristics explain why eligible women do not complete the enhanced recovery after elective caesarean (EREC) pathway: A prospective cohort study

CONCLUSION: This study indicated that a large percentage of women assessed as eligible did not complete EREC and that obstetric and medical factors, rather than psychosocial characteristics, largely explained this. This provides reassurance to clinicians and women that discharge home is working as intended and is useful for planning similar models of care. Higher stress levels in the antenatal period were demonstrated for women who did not complete EREC suggesting the need for further research into how to support these women.PMID:38330744 | DOI:10.1016/j.midw.2024.103931
Source: Midwifery - Category: Midwifery Authors: Source Type: research