Paramedic Management of Out-of-Hospital Births: (Review Artical)
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Paramedic Management of Out-of-Hospital Births: (Review Artical)
Abstract
Background: Globally, more than 33% of women encounter birth trauma, resulting in negative mental health consequences. Inadequate communication with healthcare personnel is a key contributing factor. Paramedics are responsible for responding to a range of medical situations, including childbirth. However, the possible influence they have on women’s experiences dur-ing childbirth has not received much attention. Aim of Study: The objective of this study is to review the paramedic management of out-of-hospital births. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was carried out using the Joanna Briggs Institute’s methodological meth-odology. The search yielded 1015 articles that were possibly appropriate, and 5 articles met the requirements for inclusion. The data was examined utilizing reflective thematic analysis, using a feminist perspective. Results: Three motifs were identified: The woman’s judg-ment of the paramedic’s clinical skill and her sense of safety were influenced by the paramedic’s demeanor, emphasizing the importance of first impressions. Choice as a Pathway to Control: Women who were engaged in decision-making by paramedics experienced empowerment, but those who were not involved became passive participants. Some paramedics exhibited disregard and cruelty towards women, seeing them exclusively as objects for the goal of procreation, which left them feeling exposed, violated, and disempowered. Conclusion: This review examines the impact of paramed-ic communication on women’s childbirth experiences. While certain paramedics displayed courteous communication, others engaged in the act of Obstetric Violence. Subsequent investiga-tions ought to enhance paramedic training and enhance resultsfor women in labor.