Patient Education Regarding Analgesic Options for Labor and Delivery Handout to Accompany Poster Presentation for Scholarly Event Erin E. Martin NURS 770: Clinical Scholarship IV Winona State University
Patient Education Regarding Analgesic Options for Labor and Delivery
Handout to Accompany Poster Presentation for Scholarly Event
Erin E. Martin
NURS 770: Clinical Scholarship IV
Winona State University
Search Strategy Description
The following databases were searched for the years 2000 - present: Ovid Medline,
CINAHL, Academic Search, Google Scholar, The Cochrane Collaboration, National Guideline
Clearinghouse (NGC), and the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).
Keywords used in the database searches included: anesthesia, analgesia (and the variation
analgesic), obstetrics (and the variation obstetrical), labor, childbirth, epidural, education, teach
(and the variation teaching), train, class (and the variation classes), know (and the variation
knowledge), prenatal, patient, anxiety, attitude, development and needs assessment. Various
combinations of the terms were used utilizing the Boolean function of the databases. The search
was limited to articles in English, from peer-reviewed journals. The search identified studies
using qualitative and quantitative methods and articles that were not considered studies, and
resulted in review of 439 articles. Additional sources were found in the reference lists of various
articles obtained from the initial literature search. Sources were included if they related to: (1)
patient education effects on anxiety level, knowledge, pain experience, or satisfaction with labor,
(2) the provision of information and informed consent regarding analgesic options for labor and
delivery, (3) development of educational needs assessments. Although an effort was made to
include only publications since 2000, nine sources published prior to 2000 deemed relevant were
included. This filtering combined with the pertinent articles identified from the reference lists of
other articles resulted in full review of 79 articles, 47 included, 32 excluded. Level of evidence
of research articles was assessed using the tool developed by Ackley, Swan, Ladwig & Tucker
(2008) and guidelines were appraised using the AGREE II evaluation instrument.
Literature Review Table
Related Concept Supportive Evidence Level of
Evidence*
Level of Effectiveness**
Decision Making/Patient Centeredness Caton et al., 2002 VII Possibly Effective
Declercq et al., 2006 VII Possibly Effective
Expert Maternity Group, 1993 VII Possibly Effective
Institute for Family Centered Care, 2004 VII Effective
IOM, 2001 VII Effective
Lavender et al. 1999 VI Possibly Effective
Leeman et al., 2010 VII Possibly Effective
Raynes-Greenow et al., 2007 I Effective
RoCA, 2006 II Effective
Patient and Prenatal Education D’Haese et al., 2000 I Effective
Gagnon & Sandall, 2011 II Possibly effective
Hanson et al., 2009 II Possibly effective
Johansson et al., 2005 II Effective
Keel et al.,, 1997 VI Possibly Effective
Kutluturkan et al., 2010 I Effective
Lothian, 2007 VII Possibly Effective
Middle & Wee, 2006 VI Possibly Effective
Morton & Hsu, 2007 VI Possibly Effective
National Guideline Clearinghouse (2012a) II Effective
National Guideline Clearinghouse (2012b) II Effective
National Guideline Clearinghouse (2012c) II Effective
NICE 2008 II Effective
Poroch, 1995 III Possibly Effective
Ruffinengo et al., 2009 I Effective
Walker et al., 2009 VII Possibly Effective
White et al., 2003 III Possibly Effective
Wong et al., 2010 III Possibly Effective
Anxiety Beilin et al., 1996 IV Possibly Effective
Hodnett, 2002 II Possibly Effective
Lally et al., 2008 II Possibly Effective
Lang et al., 2006 VI Possibly Effective
Sources of Information Henry & Nand, 2004 VI Possibly Effective
Paech & Gurrin, 1999 VI Possibly Effective
Saunders et al., 2006 VI Possibly Effective
Stewart et al., 2003 I Effective
Toledo et al., 2012 VI Possibly Effective
Informed Consent Bethune et al., 2004 VI Possibly Effective
Fortescue et al., 2007 VI Possibly Effective
Hoehner, 2003 VII Possibly Effective
Jackson et al., 2000 VI Possibly Effective
Middle & Wee, 2009 VI Possibly Effective
Raynes-Greenow et al., 2010 VI Possibly Effective
Saunders et al., 2005 VI Possibly Effective
Williams et al., 2005 NA Effective
Satisfaction Hobson et al., 2006 III Possibly Effective
Hodnett, 2002 II Effective
Sheard & Garrud, 2006 I Effective
Needs Assessment McCawley, 2009
Miscellaneous (guideline development) NICE, 2009 VII Effective
Rating System
*Level of Evidence
Level I: Evidence from a systematic review or meta-analysis of all relevant RCTs
(randomized controlled trial) or evidence-based clinical practice guideliens based on
systematic reviews of RCTs or three or more RCTs of good quality that have similar results.
Level II: Evidence obtained from at least one large (multi-site) well designed RCT.
Level III: Evidence obtained from well desinged controlled trials without randomization (i.e.,
quasi-experimental).
Level IV: Evidence from well designed case control or cohort studies.
Level V: Evidence from systematic reviews of descriptive and qualitative studies.
Level VI: Evidence from a single descriptive or qualitative study.
Level VII: Evidence from the opinion of authorities and/or reposrts of expert committees.
Citation: Ackley, B. J., Swan, B. A., Ladwig, G., & Tucker, S. (2008). Evidence-based
nursing care guidelines: Medical-surgical interventions. St. Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier.
** Level of Effectiveness
Effective: Research validates the effectiveness of the nursing activity or intervention,
preferably with Level 1 or with Level 2 evidence.
Possibly Effective: There are some research studies that validate the effectiveness of the
nursing activity or intervention, but with insufficient strength to recommend that nurses
institute the activity or intervention at this time. Generally, more research is needed.
Not Effective: Research has shown that the nursing activity or intervention is not effective
and generally should not be used.
Possibly Harmful: There are some studies that show harm to clients when using the nursing
activity or intervention, and the nurse should evaluate carefully whether the activity is ever
appropriate.
Citation: Ackley, B. J., Swan, B. A., Ladwig, G., & Tucker, S. (2008). Evidence-based
nursing care guidelines: Medical-surgical interventions. St. Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier.
Readiness for Change
Various aspects of the innovation (needs assessment and potential change to patient
education materials) and the institution indicate the potential for successful adoption, including:
(1) compatibility with the organization’s values, (2) the relative simplicity and trialability of the
innovation, (3) the urban setting and prestige of the institution, (4) the extensive available
institutional resources, including patient education support and technology, (5) available
advanced communication systems and (6) leadership support (DiCenso, Guyatt & Ciliska, 2005;
Grol, Wensing & Eccles, 2005).
Facilitators
Value compatibility with the institution
Simplicity, trialability of the innovation
Urban setting of the institution
Institutional resources
Leadership support
Organizational culture of the institution
Recent departmental changes and initiatives: patient centered
care
Budget Table
Resource Anticipated Cost
Needs Assessment Questionnaire: question
development, layout and printing,
including pre-posted envelopes
(assistance from Survey Research
Center)
$1,100.00
Data Processing $650.00
Statistical Analysis (assistance from
department of biostatistics)
$750.00 - $1500.00
Patient Education
Module
Pamphlet: based on development of
a print piece in black & white with
illustrations that will be used for at
least 5 years)
Cost per piece: $1.43
Total cost: $8,584
Computer teaching tool $5,000.00
Computer workstation $750.00
1.0 FTE RN Educator (salary and
benefits)
$100,904.33 (annual salary:
$73,652.80; estimated cost of
benefits: 37%)
References
Ackley, B. J., Swan, B. A., Ladwig, G., & Tucker, S. (Eds.). (2008). Evidence-based nursing care
guidelines: Medical-surgical interventions. St. Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier.
The AGREE Research Trust. (2009). Appraisal of Guidelines for Research & Evaluation II (AGREE
II). Canada: Author. Retrieved from http://www.agreetrust.org/
Bethune, L., Harper, N., Lucas, D. N., Robinson, N. P., Cox, M., Lilley, A., & Yentis, S. M. (2004).
Complications of obstetric regional analgesia: how much information is enough?
International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia, 13(1), 30-34. doi: 10.1016/s0959-
289x(03)00102-x
Declercq, E.R., Sakala, C., Corry, M.P., & Applebaum, S. (2002). Listening to mothers II: Report of
the second national U.S. survey of women’s childbearing experiences. Retrieved from
Childbirth Connection website:
http://www.childbirthconnection.org/pdf.asp?PDFDownload=LTMII_report
DiCenso, A., Guyatt, G., & Ciliska, D. (2005). Evidence-based nursing: A guide to clinical
practice. St. Louis: Elsevier Mosby.
Fortescue, C., Wee, M.Y.K., Malhotra, S., Yentis, S.M., & Holdcroft, A. (2007). Is preparation
for emergency obstetric anaesthesia adequate? A maternal questionnaire survey.
International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia, 16, 336-340. doi:
10.1016/j.ijoa.2007.05.013
Grol, R., Wensing, M., & Eccles, M. (2005). Improving patient care: The implementation of change
in clinical practice. St. Louis: Elsevier Mosby.
Henry, A., & Nand, S. (2004). Women’s antenatal knowledge and plans regarding intrapartum
pain management at the Royal Hospital for Women. Australian and New Zealand
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 44, 314-317.
Keel, M., Jackson, I., Madej, T., & Wheatley, R. (1997). Adequacy of information and acceptability
of pain relief as assessed by a postpartum questionnaire. International Journal of Obstetric
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Kutlutürkan, S., Görgülü, Fesci, H., & Karavelioglu, A. (2010). The effects of providing pre-
gastrointestinal endoscopy written educational material on patients’ anxiety: A randomised
controlled trial. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 47(9), 1066-1073. doi:
10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2010.01.007
Lenz, E.R., Pugh, L.C., Milligan, R.A., Gift, A.G., & Suppe, F. (1997). The middle-range theory of
unpleasant symptoms: An update. Advances in Nursing Science, 19(3), 14-27.
McCawley, P. F. (2009). Methods for conducting an educational needs assessment.
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http://www.nice.org.uk/nicemedia/live/11947/40115/40115.pdf
Raynes-Greenow, C.H., Roberts, C.L., McCaffery, K., & Clarke, J. (2007). Knowledge and decision-
making for labour analgesia of Australian primiparous women. Midwifery, 23, 139-145. doi:
10.1016/j.midw.2006.06.004
Raynes-Greenow, C.H., Nassar, N., Torvaldsen, S., Trevena, L., & Roberts, C.L. (2010). Assisting
informed decision making for labour analgesia: A randomized controlled trial of a decision
aid for labour analgesia versus a pamphlet. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 10(15), 1-13.
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outcomes, knowledge and satisfaction. Patient Education and Counseling, 61(1), 43-47. doi:
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knowledge of an information leaflet about pain relief in labour. Anaesthesia, 58, 1015-1019.
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Educational Needs Assessment Regarding
Analgesic Options for Labor and Delivery
Survey
Research
Center
1-7 MC# __ __ __ __ __ __ __
8-15 1. Today’s Date: __ __/__ __/__ __ __ __ Month Day Year
2. Did you receive any information, (books, pamphlets, talking with family or friends, used the internet, etc.) about pain relief options for labor and delivery?
16 1 No 2 Yes
If no, skip to
question 17 7.
18
If yes, when did you receive the information about pain relief options for labor and delivery?
1 Before going to the hospital to have your baby.
2 While in the hospital to have your baby.
3 Both before going to the hospital and when in the hospital to have your baby.
If both, where did you receive most of the information about pain options for labor and delivery?
1 Before going to the hospital to have your baby.
2 While in the hospital to have your baby.
3. How would you rate the amount of information you were given about pain relief for labor and delivery?
19
1 Too much
2 Just the right amount
3 Too little information of information information
4. How informed did you feel you were about your pain relief options for labor and delivery, with 0 being not at all informed and 10 being extremely well informed?
20-21 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not at all Extremely informed well informed
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5. From which of the following sources did you receive information about pain relief options for labor and delivery, and how helpful were they?
DID YOU LEARN FROM...
HealtHcare Providers No Yes
tt
Very Somewhat Not at all helpful helpful helpful
t t t 22 : 34 Your anesthesia team. . . . . . . . . . . .0 1 if yes,
how helpful was it 1 2 3
23 : 35 Your certified nurse midwife . . . . .0 1 if yes, how helpful was it 1 2 3
Your physician (obstetrician or 24 : 36 family medicine provider) . . . . . . .0 1 if yes,
how helpful was it 1 2 3
25 : 37 Your labor and delivery nurse . . . .0 1 if yes, how helpful was it 1 2 3
26 : 38 Family/Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 1 if yes, how helpful was it 1 2 3
27 : 39 education classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 1 if yes, how helpful was it 1 2 3
otHer resources
28 : 40 Pamphlets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 1 if yes, how helpful was it 1 2 3
29 : 41 Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 1 if yes, how helpful was it 1 2 3
30 : 42 Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 1 if yes, how helpful was it 1 2 3
31 : 43 DVD’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 1 if yes, how helpful was it 1 2 3
32 : 44 Computer programs. . . . . . . . . . . . .0 1 if yes, how helpful was it 1 2 3
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6. Please rate the following questions on a scale of 0 to 10, with 0 being not at all anxious or nervous and 10 being extremely anxious or nervous.
Prior to receiving information about epidurals, how anxious or nervous were you about the pain associated with labor and delivery?
45-46 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not at all Extremely anxious or nervous anxious or nervous
Prior to receiving information about epidurals, how anxious or nervous were you about the thought of having an epidural?
47-48 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not at all Extremely anxious or nervous anxious or nervous
After your received information about epidurals, how anxious or nervous were you about the pain associated with labor and delivery?
49-50 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not at all Extremely anxious or nervous anxious or nervous
After you received information about epidurals, how anxious or nervous were you about the thought of having an epidural?
51-52 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not at all Extremely anxious or nervous anxious or nervous
If you were to have another baby, how anxious or nervous would you be about the pain associated with labor and delivery?
53-54 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not at all Extremely anxious or nervous anxious or nervous
If you were to have another baby, how anxious or nervous would you be about the thought of having an epidural?
55-56 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not at all Extremely anxious or nervous anxious or nervous
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7. When would you have preferred to receive the information about pain relief options for labor and delivery?
57 1 Before going to the hospital
2 While you were in the hospital to have your baby before your labor or surgery began
3 While you were in the hospital to have your baby after your labor or surgery began
4 Both before and while in the hospital to have your baby before your labor or surgery began
5 Both before and while in the hospital to have your baby after your labor or surgery began
6 I did not want information about pain relief options
8. Please rate each of the following on how helpful you would find these in providing information about pain relief options for labor and delivery.
Very Somewhat Not at all helpful helpful helpful
t t t
58 Written pamphlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 3
59 Video slide presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 3
60 Interactive web-based module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 3
61 Individual visit with expert healthcare provider on unmedicated childbirth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 3
62 Individual visit with expert healthcare provider on epidural, spinal, general anesthesia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 3
63 Opportunity to discuss pain relief options with obstetric provider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 3
64 Hands-on exposure (example: epidural catheter, birthing ball, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 3
9. Of the information you received about pain relief options for labor and delivery in the prenatal clinic or hospital, what did you find most beneficial?
65
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10. Of the information you received about pain relief options for labor and delivery in the prenatal clinic or hospital, what did you find least beneficial?
66
11. What suggestions do you have for changes that could be made to the current education provided regarding pain relief options for labor and delivery?
67
12. What type of delivery did you have with this baby?
68 1 Normal, spontaneous, vaginal birth 3 Elective (planned) cesarean section
2 Assisted vaginal birth 4 Emergency (unplanned) (forceps/vacuum) cesarean section
69, 70, 71
72
What type of assistance did you receive for pain relief? (Mark all that apply.)
1 Non-medication forms of pain relief (birthing ball, tub, shower,
water papules, massage, etc.)
1 Morphine, or fentanyl type medications through your IV or in a shot form (IM).
1 An epidural and/or a spinal for a vaginal delivery.
What type of anesthesia did you receive? (Mark only one.)
1 An epidural and/or spinal for cesarean section
2 A general anesthetic (you went to sleep from the beginning)
3 You had both an epidural or a spinal and a general anesthetic
4 Other, please specify:
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13. Why did you make the choice to have either an un-medicated or medicated delivery?
73
14. If you used medication, why did you choose the pain relief option that you did?
74
15. How much was your choice for pain relief influenced by your healthcare providers, with 0 being not at all influenced and 10 being extremely influenced?
75-76 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not at all Extremely influenced influenced
16. How much was your choice for pain relief influenced by your friends and family,
with 0 being not at all influenced and 10 being extremely influenced?
77-78 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Not at all Extremely
influenced influenced
17. Which healthcare provider had the most influence on your pain relief choice?
79
1 obstetric provider (OB consultant, resident, family medicine provider)
2 nurse midwife
3 nurse
4 anesthesia provider
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81
1 8th grade or less
2 Some high school
3 High school graduate or GED
4 Vocational, technical, or business school
5 Some college or associate’s degree (including community college)
6 Four year college graduate (bachelor’s degree)
7 Graduate or professional school
18. Which of the following best describes you?
80
1 White or Caucasian
2 Hispanic or Latino
3 Black or African American
4 American Indian or Alaskan Native
5 Asian Pacific Islander
6 Other, please specify:
19. What is the highest grade or level of school you have completed?
8 Other, please specify:
20. What is your age?
82-83
1 Less than 25
2 26 to 30
3 31 to 35
4 36 to 40
5 41 to 45
6 46 to 50
7 51 to 55
8 56 to 60
9 61 to 65
10 66 or more
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21. What is your average yearly income before taxes?
84-85 1 Less than $20,000
2 $20,001 to $29,999
3 $30,000 to $39,999
4 $40,000 to $59,999
5 $60,000 to $79,999
6 $80,000 to $99,999
7 $100,000 to $124,999
8 $125,000 to $149,999
9 $150,000 to $199,999
10 $200,000 to $249,999
11 $250,000 to $299,999
12 $300,000 or more
22. May we contact you to ask for additional input/feedback regarding your experience?
86 1 No 2 Yes
If yes, please provide your contact information:
87 Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Telephone: __________________________________________________
E-mail:
Thank you for completing the survey. Your feedback will provide valuable information
that will be used in the development of future patient education materials.
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