Questionnaire survey about fetal monitoring knowledge in midwives and obstetric nurses

VernacularTitle:助产士及产科专科护士胎儿监护相关知识的问卷调查
Author: Lan ZHANG ; Qiang YAO
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Midwife; Obstetric nurses; Fetal monitoring; Questionnaire survey
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2013;29(26):52-53
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To learn about the mastery level of midwives and obstetric nurses about fetal monitoring knowledge.Methods 77 midwives and obstetric nurses attending a fetal monitoring education programme in Huaxi Second Hospital of Sichuan University were investigated by using a self-made questionnaire.Results Some respondents lacked of systematic training in fetal monitoring knowledge,and they could not accurately answer the purpose or contents of fetal monitoring,as well as the basic elements and related knowledge about fetal electronic monitoring.Most of the respondents focused on fetal monitoring in clinical practice,but neglected the corresponding frontier progresses.Conclusions The training and education on fetal monitoring knowledge should be strengthened to improve obstetric quality because of the unsatisfactory survey results in midwives and obstetric nurses.