Kvinnors erfarenheter av att genomgå missfall : En litteraturstudie

Sammanfattning: Background: Almost 20 percent of known pregnancies end in miscarriage. The main reason to why miscarriage occur is chromosome defects. It is of great importance that healthcare professionals provide support and adequate information to women who is experiencing miscarriage. Person-centered care should be implemented which can indicate respect for integrity, autonomy and promotion of women's participation. Aim: The aim of the literature review was to describe women´s experiences of undergoing miscarriage. Method: This study applies a thematic analysis. Eleven articles were included in the analysis. Results: Three main themes with eight subthemes were identified. Lacking information with subthemes expectations, diagnosis and treatment and follow-up care. Psychological effects with subthemes worry, grief and shame and guilt. Emotional processing with subthemes support from partner or related parties and professional support. Conclusion: Lack of information, mental strain and lack of emotional support were factors that influenced woman’s experience and permeated most of the literature study’s results. To provide person-centered and patient-safe care for women who is experiencing miscarriage, further in-depth studies of the subject is essential.