Examination of the Adoption and Implementation of International Labor Room Standards in Public Hospitals: A Case Study of Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Keywords:
Adoption, Implementation, Maternal, Neonatal, QSR Nudist and InternationalAbstract
This research study investigates into the adoption and implementation of international labor room standards in public hospitals, focusing on Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. These standards, established by the World Health Organization (WHO), aim to bolster the safety of both mothers and infants during childbirth by encircling essential elements like continuous fetal monitoring, infection control, diverse pain management options, obstetric emergency readiness, and patient-centered care. The study aims to uncover challenges and successes, ultimately contributing to safer childbirth experiences and improved neonatal care in the region. This study combines qualitative data by conducting interviews with healthcare provider’s mothers who have experienced childbirth in public hospitals to assess the adoption and implementation of these standards. Purposive sampling technique was employed, resulting in a sample of 12 mothers as potential respondents. Data analysis was carried out using thematic analysis procedures with the assistance of qualitative data management software, QSR Nudist. This study uncovered several key findings regarding the adoption and implementation of international labor room standards in public hospitals in Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Healthcare providers displayed a solid grasp of these standards, emphasizing their role in ensuring maternal and infant safety. However, challenges in implementation, such as resource limitations and adherence issues, were evident, particularly concerning medical equipment availability and staff training for obstetric emergencies. Healthcare provider’s mothers recognized the importance of patient-centered care, though communication improvements were noted. Public hospitals offered diverse pain management options, well-received by mothers, and continuous fetal monitoring was deemed crucial for early issue detection.
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