Effect of Targeted Prenatal Education on Perceptions of Epidural on Acceptance of Epidural Analgesia: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Labor Pain
- Sponsor
- Santa Clara Valley Health & Hospital System
- Enrollment
- 111
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- pre and post intervention PEQ survey results to elucidate the changes in perceptions of epiduralepidural based on the PEQ survey
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 5 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to determine if targeted prenatal educational program on womens' perceptions of epidural increases the acceptance of intrapartum epidural analgesia relative to the control group.
Detailed Description
Racial/ethnic disparities exist in the proportion of patients receiving epidural analgesia. The purpose of our study is to determine if culturally-sensitive educational program targeting womens' perceptions of epidural increases the acceptance of intrapartum epidural use.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Women with viable intrauterine gestation seeking prenatal care
- •Candidates for Intrapartum epidural analgesia
Exclusion Criteria
- •Intrapartum epidural analgesia is contraindicated
- •Trial of labor is contraindicated.
- •Patients planning an elective cesarean
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
pre and post intervention PEQ survey results to elucidate the changes in perceptions of epiduralepidural based on the PEQ survey
Time Frame: One year time period
All subjects will be asked to fill out the Perceptions on Epidural Questionnaire (PEQ) to elucidate their desire to receive intrapartum pain control \& their attitude towards epidural to patients. Each survey will take approximately five to ten minutes to complete. The survey will be distributed in English and Spanish.