Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology : the journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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Understanding parents' experience of care is essential to develop high-quality perinatal bereavement services. This study aimed at developing a questionnaire to identify parents' needs and record their experience of care. The patient experience questionnaire was developed by professionals and parents, and piloted in a tertiary maternity unit. ⋯ Training is needed for professionals, particularly those who come into contact with bereaved parents less frequently. What are the implications of these findings for clinical practice and/or further research?: Description of parents' priorities and views can be used to identify areas for improvement in perinatal bereavement care. Parents' views should be regularly sought and used to develop local services in an iterative process.
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This study was planned to investigate whether measuring of Doppler indices with TV-DUS improved the diagnosis of adenomyosis. Preoperative Doppler indices of subjects with a preliminary diagnosis of adenomyosis were compared with the histopathological results of excised specimens. ⋯ Sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV, LR + and LR - in the diagnosis of adenomyosis following the addition of TV-DUS were found to be 90%, 94.2%, 81.8%, 97%, 15.5 and 0.10, respectively. Concomitant use of TV-US and TV-DUS improved correct diagnosis of adenomyosis with high sensitivity.