Recording by Patients and Relatives/Friends in the Maternity Unit - Patient and Staff Knowledge/Attitudes
Recording by Patients and Relatives/Friends in the Maternity Unit - Patient and Staff Knowledge/Attitudes
Increasingly, patients are keen to record aspects of their medical care, especially in obstetrics and paediatrics. The knowledge of patients and staff in relation to this area is thought to be variable. In addition, the attitudes of patients and staff regarding this practice has not been well studied. This study aims to gather information on patients' use of recording devices to capture audio recordings, photographs or videos. Furthermore it aims to assess patient and staff knowledge and attitudes in relation to this area.
This study will involve patients who have recently delivered a baby on the maternity unit or obstetric theatre completing a questionnaire. They will be approached by a study investigator and the study explained. They will then complete a consent form if they are happy to proceed. Following this they will complete the questionnaire.
It will also involve the surveying of staff, who will be approached by a study investigator when not directly involved in the clinical care of patients. They will also complete a consent form if they are happy to proceed and then complete the questionnaire.
The aim of the study is to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of both patients and staff towards the recording by patients/relatives/friends within the obstetric environment.
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
- Women experiencing complications affecting themselves or their babies will be excluded if it is felt that approaching them for potential recruitment might be overly intrusive.