作者: M.J. Paech , L.C. Gurrin
DOI: 10.1111/J.1479-828X.1999.TB03436.X
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摘要: Summary: The use of epidural analgesia (EA) during labour is increasing in Australasia. This highlights the need for improved educational and resource materials, current factual information about EA, identification consumer attitudes towards EA. In this survey, 350 parturients who had recently used EA pain relief a single maternity unit were asked to complete questionnaire their expectations experience. response rate was 90%. Prepartum most commonly derived from hearsay least medical health professionals, 56% respondents wanted be made tolerable 34% relief. Almost half considered unrestricted mobility delivery without obstetric assistance important. A minority concerned possible effects on baby or outcome. Anticipated placement significantly greater than that experienced. Satisfaction with high, although 36% described unpleasant annoying associated Parent educators service providers should aided by knowledge where obtain views