Maternal near miss, the voices of health service survivors: a metasynthesis
Abstract Background a maternal near miss experience can lead to clinical and psychosocial consequences for the woman and her family. Objectives To synthesize qualitative studies on the perception of women survivors of maternal near miss episodes and their trust in maternal health services. Methods a...
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| author | Lise Maria Carvalho Mendes Nayara Gonçalves Barbosa Ana Karina Bezerra Pinheiro Thais de Oliveira Gozzo Flávia Azevedo Gomes-Sponholz |
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| description | Abstract Background a maternal near miss experience can lead to clinical and psychosocial consequences for the woman and her family. Objectives To synthesize qualitative studies on the perception of women survivors of maternal near miss episodes and their trust in maternal health services. Methods a qualitative systematic review was performed in five electronic databases using the Guidelines for Enhancing Transparency in Reporting the Synthesis of Qualitative Research. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program. This review contains the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews. Results a total of 18 studies were chosen based on the eligibility criteria. Three themes emerged from the studies: Factors associated with delays in seeking health care Repercussions of maternal near miss; and Structural and organizational factors of the health care network. Final considerations There is a need to create strategies directed not only to improve the quality of care during pregnancy and childbirth, but also to support families after hospital discharge. The development and implementation of support programs for survivors of maternal near miss is recommended, including follow-up visits and psychological support for mothers and families. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7fd2f12b05a3486fb430bb9d243200fe2025-08-20T02:17:04ZengBMCBMC Pregnancy and Childbirth1471-23932025-04-0125111210.1186/s12884-025-07232-9Maternal near miss, the voices of health service survivors: a metasynthesisLise Maria Carvalho Mendes0Nayara Gonçalves Barbosa1Ana Karina Bezerra Pinheiro2Thais de Oliveira Gozzo3Flávia Azevedo Gomes-Sponholz4University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto College of NursingSchool of Nursing, University of São PauloCeará Federal University. R. Alexandre BaraúnaUniversity of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto College of NursingUniversity of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto College of NursingAbstract Background a maternal near miss experience can lead to clinical and psychosocial consequences for the woman and her family. Objectives To synthesize qualitative studies on the perception of women survivors of maternal near miss episodes and their trust in maternal health services. Methods a qualitative systematic review was performed in five electronic databases using the Guidelines for Enhancing Transparency in Reporting the Synthesis of Qualitative Research. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program. This review contains the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews. Results a total of 18 studies were chosen based on the eligibility criteria. Three themes emerged from the studies: Factors associated with delays in seeking health care Repercussions of maternal near miss; and Structural and organizational factors of the health care network. Final considerations There is a need to create strategies directed not only to improve the quality of care during pregnancy and childbirth, but also to support families after hospital discharge. The development and implementation of support programs for survivors of maternal near miss is recommended, including follow-up visits and psychological support for mothers and families.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-07232-9Near missMaternal and child healthSocial supportMaternal healthWomen’s health |
| spellingShingle | Lise Maria Carvalho Mendes Nayara Gonçalves Barbosa Ana Karina Bezerra Pinheiro Thais de Oliveira Gozzo Flávia Azevedo Gomes-Sponholz Maternal near miss, the voices of health service survivors: a metasynthesis BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth Near miss Maternal and child health Social support Maternal health Women’s health |
| title | Maternal near miss, the voices of health service survivors: a metasynthesis |
| title_full | Maternal near miss, the voices of health service survivors: a metasynthesis |
| title_fullStr | Maternal near miss, the voices of health service survivors: a metasynthesis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Maternal near miss, the voices of health service survivors: a metasynthesis |
| title_short | Maternal near miss, the voices of health service survivors: a metasynthesis |
| title_sort | maternal near miss the voices of health service survivors a metasynthesis |
| topic | Near miss Maternal and child health Social support Maternal health Women’s health |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-07232-9 |
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