Table 1 Final attributes and levels for the DCE
From: Women’s preferences for childbirth experiences in the Republic of Ireland; a mixed methods study
Attributes | Levels |
|---|---|
Individualised care | |
Care is routine Care is individual and personal to me | Level 0 Level 1 |
Availability of pain relief | |
I can have non-medical pain relief only I can have all types of pain relief but no epidural I can have all types of pain relief at all times but I may have to wait 3 h for epidural I can have all types available at all times | Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 |
Working in partnership with the midwife | |
The midwife does not work in partnership with me The midwife works in partnership with me | Level 0 Level 1 |
Interventions | |
I get on in labour with no routine interventions It does not matter how many routine interventions I have | Level 0 Level 1 |
Involvement in decision-making | |
Staff go ahead and make decisions for me Staff make decisions but keep me informed Staff discuss things with me before coming to a decision I am in control of decisions | Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 |
Presence of consultant | |
A midwife is with me during labour and birth and the consultant present only if needed such as in an emergency A midwife will be with me during labour and the consultant joins the midwife for the birth only | Level 0 Level 1 |