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Written information cards improve women's knowledge about epidural anesthesia.
2003 JUN 12 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Written information cards improve women's knowledge about epidural anesthesia.
According to a study from England, "there is evidence that despite a distressed appearance, women in labur should be informed about the side effects and risks associated with epidural analgesia. An audit of 100 women who had used epidural analgesia for labor in our hospital and who had received a verbal explanation of the benefits, risks and side effects of epidural analgesia showed that the level of knowledge was low."
"An A5 laminated epidural information card was prepared summarizing this information. The midwife and the anesthetist used the card during labor as a focus for verbal discussion and as written reinforcement for the woman and her partner," explained L.A. White and colleagues, Poole Hospital NHS Trust, Department of Anesthesia.
"A repeat audit of a further 100 women showed a statistically significant improvement in the level of knowledge about epidural analgesia. This audit suggests that the use of a written information card ...
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