Health professionals' roles and practices in supporting women experiencing miscarriage: A qualitative study

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Miscarriage can result in significant psychological morbidity. Research suggests health professionals play a role in shaping women's experience of miscarriage. AIMS: This study explored the views and practices of Australian health professionals in caring for women experiencing miscarriage. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twelve health professionals from disciplines including medicine, midwifery and sonography were purposively sampled. Semi-structured interviews were recorded, transcribed and subjected to thematic analysis. RESULTS: Participants acknowledged miscarriage is often a distressing event associated with feelings of grief and failure. They believed women who conceived through in ..