Abstract
Objective: To describe the lived experience of the hospitalized pregnant woman on bed rest. Design: A qualitative, phenomenological design. Setting: Three high-risk antepartum units in the midwestern United States. Participants: A self-selected, convenience sample of 11 high-risk pregnant women. Method: Phenomenological study using thematic analysis of completed handwritten journals and/or online blogs. Results: Women described the battles that they fought each day for the lives of their unborn children. Using an imagery of war, three categories emerged: (a) the war within, (b) fighting each battle, and (c) bringing in reinforcements. Conclusions: Women experience many different emotions and stressors during restricted bed rest. A nurse's understanding of this experience is essential to provide adequate care and coping strategies for women at this time.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 398-407 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | JOGNN - Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - May 2012 |
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All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Maternity and Midwifery
- Pediatrics
- Critical Care
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Women's Experience of Hospitalized Bed Rest During High-Risk Pregnancy. / Rubarth, Lori Baas; Schoening, Anne M.; Cosimano, Amy; Sandhurst, Holly.
In: JOGNN - Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing, Vol. 41, No. 3, 05.2012, p. 398-407.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AU - Rubarth, Lori Baas
AU - Schoening, Anne M.
AU - Cosimano, Amy
AU - Sandhurst, Holly
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AB - Objective: To describe the lived experience of the hospitalized pregnant woman on bed rest. Design: A qualitative, phenomenological design. Setting: Three high-risk antepartum units in the midwestern United States. Participants: A self-selected, convenience sample of 11 high-risk pregnant women. Method: Phenomenological study using thematic analysis of completed handwritten journals and/or online blogs. Results: Women described the battles that they fought each day for the lives of their unborn children. Using an imagery of war, three categories emerged: (a) the war within, (b) fighting each battle, and (c) bringing in reinforcements. Conclusions: Women experience many different emotions and stressors during restricted bed rest. A nurse's understanding of this experience is essential to provide adequate care and coping strategies for women at this time.
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