Abstract

Patient choice for caesarean delivery (CD) is complex. This choice poses a challenge to Health Care Providers (HCPs) in terms of resource allocation, economics, and surgical risks. Yet, women's understanding of choice is poorly understood. This study answers the question: how HCPs might understand women's choice for CD? Four primiparous women who chose a CD were recruited. Semi-structured interviews were used to generate data. The interpretation followed a hermeneutic approach.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 10630461; ProQuest document ID: 1923125272. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Julia B. Imanoff, MN, BSc, BScN, RN, PNC(C)

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

Thesis

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Other

Research Approach

Other

Keywords:

Positive Birth Experiences, Caesarean Deliveries, Patient Choices

Advisor

Cynthia Mannion

Second Advisor

Graham McCaffrey

Third Advisor

Deb McNeil

Fourth Advisor

Deb White

Degree

Master's

Degree Grantor

University of Calgary

Degree Year

2016

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2022-03-10

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