New 'labor guide' empowers patients, reduces risk during labor and delivery
Obstetricians at Oregon Health & Science University have been facing a common challenge: Increasingly, patients are seeking medical information from sources outside the traditional health care system, including social media and artificial intelligence platforms, which are often not reliable, complete or accurate. Exposure to misinformation spread online can create confusion, resistance and…
An Oregon Health & Science University study has developed a labor guide to empower patients and reduce risks during labor and delivery. With more patients seeking medical information from unreliable online sources, confusion and mistrust can arise, leading them to decline evidence-based care recommendations from their obstetric clinicians.
This guide, published in the journal Pregnancy, provides patients with clear, accessible information about labor induction and interventions. Patients who received the guide reported significantly higher levels of perceived self-control and satisfaction with their birth process compared to those who received standard counseling.
The goal is to improve patients' understanding of interventions and their risks and benefits, ultimately enhancing their experience and medical outcomes.
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