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Critical incident analysis of water immersion.

The process of reflection allows the possibility of exploring previous experiences, feelings, thoughts and attitudes (Parker et al, 1995). Reflection is a fundamental part of critical incident analysis. This study reflects on a woman's experience of using water immersion during the first stage of la...

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Published in:British Journal of Midwifery Vol. 12; no. 1; pp. 7 - 12
Main Author: Campbell G
Format: tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Mark Allen Holdings Limited Jan2004
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          Hydrotherapy In Pregnancy
          Labor Pain Therapy
          Management of Labor
          Immersion
          Critical Incidents Method
          Female
          Labor Stage, First
          Midwifery
          Patient Autonomy In Pregnancy
          Pregnancy
          Reflection
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      ab: The process of reflection allows the possibility of exploring previous experiences, feelings, thoughts and attitudes (Parker et al, 1995). Reflection is a fundamental part of critical incident analysis. This study reflects on a woman's experience of using water immersion during the first stage of labour, and is arranged using Gibbs' reflective cycle. This dynamic cycle involves a description of the Incident, feelings and thoughts experienced, evaluation and analysis of the incident, conclusions and action plan (Gibbs, 1988). There is not enough evidence to evaluate the use of immersion in water during labour (Nikodem, 2002). However, the uncomplicated pregnant woman who wishes to labour in water should be encouraged accordingly. Water immersion during the first stage of labour presents an opportunity for midwives to demonstrate the tenets of womencentred care, such as informed maternal choice, control, continuity of care and effective communication.
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