Table 5 Responses from obstetricians and midwives to the questionnaire administered after completion of the study (n = 15)
Statement/Question | Strongly agree | Agree | Unsure | Disagree | Strongly disagree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
I am confident which investigations to use when caring for women with RFM | 6 (40) | 8 (53) | 0 (0) | 1 (7) | 0 (0) |
I am confident when to intervene (expedite delivery) when caring for women with RFM at term | 6 (40) | 7 (47) | 1 (7) | 1 (7) | 0 (0) |
The care of women (clinical and supportive management) with RFM is currently based on robust evidence (Grade 1 or 2). | 2 (13) | 3 (20) | 2 (13) | 6 (40) | 2 (13) |
The results of the investigations were given to women and the medical team in an appropriate time period | 3 (20) | 7 (47) | 5 (33) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
The findings of the investigations (ultrasound scan and human placental lactogen) in the ReMIT study altered my management of women with RFM | 3 (20) | 6 (40) | 6 (40) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
I appeared that participation in the ReMIT study increased anxiety in the participants | 0 (0) | 1 (7) | 3 (20) | 9 (60) | 2 (13) |
In my opinion the ReMIT study increased labour interventions (e.g. induction of labour, Caesarean section) | 1 (7) | 3 (20) | 8 (53) | 2 (13) | 1 (7) |
The ReMIT study led to a significant increase in the workload to the antenatal triage, maternity day unit and delivery suite | 2 (13) | 1 (7) | 5 (33) | 6 (40) | 1 (7) |
Yes | Unsure | No | |||
Were you aware that the ReMIT study was taking place in St Mary’s Hospital? | 15 (100) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | ||
Were any of the women in your care participants in the ReMIT study? | 13 (86.7) | 0 (0) | 2 (13.3) | ||
Were you aware of the recommended management plan for the women in the intensive arm of the ReMIT study? | 11 (73.3) | 0 (0) | 4 (26.7) | ||
Would you be happy to offer participation in this trial to a woman who noticed her baby was moving less | 15 (100) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | ||