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Perception and knowledge of early pregnancy assessment units among perinatal practitioners in Europe

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Objective: To investigate perceptions of early pregnancy assessment units (EPAUs) among perinatal practitioners working in Belgium, France, and Switzerland. Methods: A prospective multinational survey was conducted between September 1, 2015, and May 21, 2016. Obstetricians, gynecologists, medical doctors, radiologists, and midwives were recruited during meetings, via e-mail invitations, or through the websites of regional obstetrics and gynecology scientific societies. The survey comprised 17 questions that assessed the participants’ knowledge, interest, and management of early pregnancy. Results: Of the 871 individuals invited to participate in the survey, 306 (35.1%) responded. Most of the participants were gynecologists and/or obstetricians (225 [73.5%]). A total of 258 (84.3%) participants had no or limited knowledge about EPAUs. Furthermore, 211 (69.0%) participants reported incorrect management when they visualized a gestational sac without embryo and 265 (86.6%) misinterpreted changes in serum levels of chorionic gonadotropin during early pregnancy. In all, 201 (65.7%) participants were interested in collaboration with an EPAU; however, only 125 (40.8%) had sufficient time and resources available to support a patient's psychological distress after early pregnancy loss or salpingectomy. Conclusion: Knowledge about early management of pregnancy was limited among the perinatal practitioners surveyed; however, the concept of EPAUs was welcomed by many.

Tijdschrift: Int J Gynaecol Obstet
ISSN: 0020-7292
Issue: 3
Volume: 143
Pagina's: 289-299
Jaar van publicatie:2018
Trefwoorden:Adult, Chorionic Gonadotropin/blood, Europe, Female, Fetus/diagnostic imaging, Gestational Sac/diagnostic imaging, Gynecology, Health Care Surveys, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Humans, Male, Maternal Health Services/organization & administration, Middle Aged, Midwifery, Obstetrics, Perception, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Trimester, First/blood, Prenatal Care, Prospective Studies, Radiology, Ultrasonography, Prenatal
  • VABB Id: c:vabb:487919
  • WoS Id: 000449823700006
  • Scopus Id: 85053634481
  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.12661
  • ORCID: /0000-0002-6856-7025/work/60549741
  • ORCID: /0000-0002-0492-0221/work/61308234
  • ORCID: /0000-0002-6879-4981/work/73194232
BOF-keylabel:ja
BOF-publication weight:1
CSS-citation score:1
Auteurs:International
Authors from:Higher Education
Toegankelijkheid:Closed