• Labor curves based on cervical dilatation over time and their accuracy and effectiveness: A systematic scoping review 

      Huurnink, Johanne Mamohau Egenberg; Blix, Ellen; Hals, Elisabeth; Kaasen, Anne; Bernitz, Stine; Lavender, Tina; Ahlberg, Mia; Øian, Pål; Høifødt, Aase Irene; Miltenburg, Andrea Solnes; Pay, Aase Serine Devold (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-03-22)
      Objectives - This systematic scoping review was conducted to 1) identify and describe labor curves that illustrate cervical dilatation over time; 2) map any evidence for, as well as outcomes used to evaluate the accuracy and effectiveness of the curves; and 3) identify areas in research that require further investigation.<p> <p>Methods - A three-step systematic literature search was conducted for ...
    • The perspectives of nurse-midwives and doctors on clinical challenges of prolonged labor: A qualitative study from Tanzania 

      Høifødt, Aase Irene; Huurnink, Johanne Mamohau Egenberg; Egenberg, Signe; Massay, Deodatus Amadeus; Mchome, Bariki; Eri, Tine Schauer (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-09-19)
      INTRODUCTION Globally, evidence suggests that one-third of nulliparous women experience delay in the first stage of labor with an increased risk of poor maternal and neonatal outcomes. With this study, we explore how clinical challenges related to prolonged labor are perceived by nurse-midwives and doctors in Tanzania.<p> <p>METHODS A qualitative study with group interviews of either nurse-midwives ...