Kvinnors upplevelser av att drabbas av missfall samt bemötande av vårdpersonal : En litteraturstudie

Sammanfattning: Background: Miscarriage is also called spontaneous abortion and occurs in about 20 percent of all pregnancies. The majority of miscarriages occur before 12 weeks of pregnancy and the main causes are chromosomal abnormalities or damage to the fertilized egg. Aim: The purpose of this study was to describe women's experiences when they suffer a miscarriage and treatment from the medical staff during miscarriage. And to describe the data collection methods used in the included articles. Methods: A descriptive literature study based on 12 scientific articles with a qualitative approach. The CINAHL database was used for the article search and the keywords that was used were: Miscarriage and Experience. Main results: The result described the women who had suffered from a miscarriage experienced physical and mental pain.The miscarriage was described as a loss and crushed ambitions for the future. Emotions such as shame and guilt were common. Miscarriage was seen as a traumatic experience for the affected woman. Experiences as loneliness and omission were common, and that the women’s physical and mental pain was overlooked by the medical staff. Lack of empathy and compassion affected the women negatively. If themedical staff confirmed the grief it helped the women with their physical and emotional needs. Perceptions and feelings of security occurred when the women had a prior relationship to the obstetrician, who then knew their history and background. The data collection method used in all articles were individual audio recorded interviews. Conclusion: The conclusion to be drawn from this study is that the women who suffered miscarriages was affected both physically and mentally. The response and relevant information from the nursing staff has a major impact on how women perceive their situation when they have suffered a miscarriage.