Decision-making in obstetric emergencies. Individual differences and professional boundaries.
(2023) In Lund University, Faculty of Medicine Doctoral Dissertation Series- Abstract
- In affluent nations, variations in obstetric care, particularly during emergencies, perplexingly manifest in differing intervention and outcome rates. Although these variations mirror systemic disparities, they are also suggested to reflect the interplay of social and professional interactions between obstetricians/gynecologists and midwives, stemming from adherence to distinct professional paradigms and the influence of personal factors on decision-making and collaboration. This thesis sought to unpack these complexities by exploring individual differences and professional perspectives in decision-making during obstetric emergencies through a blend of interpretive and statistical approaches in a series of studies.
Utilizing a... (More) - In affluent nations, variations in obstetric care, particularly during emergencies, perplexingly manifest in differing intervention and outcome rates. Although these variations mirror systemic disparities, they are also suggested to reflect the interplay of social and professional interactions between obstetricians/gynecologists and midwives, stemming from adherence to distinct professional paradigms and the influence of personal factors on decision-making and collaboration. This thesis sought to unpack these complexities by exploring individual differences and professional perspectives in decision-making during obstetric emergencies through a blend of interpretive and statistical approaches in a series of studies.
Utilizing a narrative methodology with in-depth interviews and subsequent thematic analysis, Papers I and IV investigated the experiences of obstetricians/gynecologists (N=17) and midwives (N=27) during obstetric emergencies. Paper I used images of artwork as associative triggers in interviews, helping to illuminate decisionmaking
processes, while Paper IV critically evaluated its thematic findings through the sociological lens of “boundary work”. Concurrently, Papers II and III employed psychometric instruments, including online questionnaires and the Five Factor Model personality test, to collect and analyze data from obstetricians/gynecologists and midwives (N = 472 for Paper II and N = 447 for Paper III). This involved investigating variables, such as Decision-Making styles, Negative Impact of Inductions, Healthcare Crisis Experience, and Job Satisfaction, alongside personality dimensions and complementary variables through various statistical tests.
The studies revealed a diversity of findings: Paper I highlights that obstetricians/gynecologists navigate flexible decision-making environments, crystallizing into one of three distinct styles intertwining with their identities and practice narratives. Paper II unveils a specific personality profile among obstetricians/gynecologists and demonstrates correlations between personality traits, particularly Neuroticism, and distinct decision-making styles, while spotlighting
gender and experience as significant influential factors. Paper III identifies divergent perspectives between the professions regarding labor inductions and job satisfaction, and highlights correlations among job satisfaction, views on labor inductions, and Neuroticism. Lastly, Paper IV underscores the multifaceted roles of midwives, who navigate, and sometimes resist, medical hierarchies to advocate for women’s physical and emotional well-being during childbirth, in a manner reshaping healthcare norms yet potentially sustaining historical tensions with obstetricians/gynecologists.
This research highlights the intricate ways in which the personal and professional identities of obstetricians/gynecologists and midwives impact decision-making during obstetric emergencies. These insights invite a thoughtful reevaluation: How can training, support systems, and collaboration be recalibrated to encompass these
influential dynamics comprehensively? How can we as practitioners create work environments that not only acknowledge but also actively integrate varied personal perspectives and professional values and goals? (Less)
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- Raoust, Gabriel LU
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- Stefan Hansson LU
- Johan Bergström LU
- Petri Kajonius LU
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- Associate Professor and Senior Consultant Karin Pukk Härenstam, Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics, Karolinska Institutet; Pediatric Emergency, Astrid Lindgren Children's Hospital, Stockholm
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- patient safety, personality, collaboration, boundary work, Midwife, doctor, professional identities, sense making, narrative analysis, art, correlation analysis, regression analysis, mediation analysis, moderation analysis, factor analysis, birth, cooperation
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- Lund University, Faculty of Medicine Doctoral Dissertation Series
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- 2023:132
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- 120 pages
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- Lund University, Faculty of Medicine
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- Kvinnoklinikens aula, Jan Waldenströms gata 47, Skånes Universitetssjukhus i Malmö. Join by Zoom: https://lu-se.zoom.us/j/62514841890?pwd=aWQvcWJVVzBORC9FWnZndkJMTEsxdz09
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- 2023-11-17 09:00:00
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- 1652-8220
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- 978-91-8021-474-2
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- English
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abstract = {{In affluent nations, variations in obstetric care, particularly during emergencies, perplexingly manifest in differing intervention and outcome rates. Although these variations mirror systemic disparities, they are also suggested to reflect the interplay of social and professional interactions between obstetricians/gynecologists and midwives, stemming from adherence to distinct professional paradigms and the influence of personal factors on decision-making and collaboration. This thesis sought to unpack these complexities by exploring individual differences and professional perspectives in decision-making during obstetric emergencies through a blend of interpretive and statistical approaches in a series of studies.<br/><br/>Utilizing a narrative methodology with in-depth interviews and subsequent thematic analysis, Papers I and IV investigated the experiences of obstetricians/gynecologists (N=17) and midwives (N=27) during obstetric emergencies. Paper I used images of artwork as associative triggers in interviews, helping to illuminate decisionmaking<br/>processes, while Paper IV critically evaluated its thematic findings through the sociological lens of “boundary work”. Concurrently, Papers II and III employed psychometric instruments, including online questionnaires and the Five Factor Model personality test, to collect and analyze data from obstetricians/gynecologists and midwives (N = 472 for Paper II and N = 447 for Paper III). This involved investigating variables, such as Decision-Making styles, Negative Impact of Inductions, Healthcare Crisis Experience, and Job Satisfaction, alongside personality dimensions and complementary variables through various statistical tests.<br/><br/>The studies revealed a diversity of findings: Paper I highlights that obstetricians/gynecologists navigate flexible decision-making environments, crystallizing into one of three distinct styles intertwining with their identities and practice narratives. Paper II unveils a specific personality profile among obstetricians/gynecologists and demonstrates correlations between personality traits, particularly Neuroticism, and distinct decision-making styles, while spotlighting<br/>gender and experience as significant influential factors. Paper III identifies divergent perspectives between the professions regarding labor inductions and job satisfaction, and highlights correlations among job satisfaction, views on labor inductions, and Neuroticism. Lastly, Paper IV underscores the multifaceted roles of midwives, who navigate, and sometimes resist, medical hierarchies to advocate for women’s physical and emotional well-being during childbirth, in a manner reshaping healthcare norms yet potentially sustaining historical tensions with obstetricians/gynecologists.<br/><br/>This research highlights the intricate ways in which the personal and professional identities of obstetricians/gynecologists and midwives impact decision-making during obstetric emergencies. These insights invite a thoughtful reevaluation: How can training, support systems, and collaboration be recalibrated to encompass these<br/>influential dynamics comprehensively? How can we as practitioners create work environments that not only acknowledge but also actively integrate varied personal perspectives and professional values and goals?}},
author = {{Raoust, Gabriel}},
isbn = {{978-91-8021-474-2}},
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keywords = {{patient safety; personality; collaboration; boundary work; Midwife; doctor; professional identities; sense making; narrative analysis; art; correlation analysis; regression analysis; mediation analysis; moderation analysis; factor analysis; birth; cooperation}},
language = {{eng}},
number = {{2023:132}},
publisher = {{Lund University, Faculty of Medicine}},
school = {{Lund University}},
series = {{Lund University, Faculty of Medicine Doctoral Dissertation Series}},
title = {{Decision-making in obstetric emergencies. Individual differences and professional boundaries.}},
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year = {{2023}},
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