Table 5.
Responses from obstetricians and midwives to the questionnaire administered after completion of the study (n = 15)
| Statement/Question | Strongly agree | Agree | Unsure | Disagree | Strongly disagree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I am confident which investigations to use when caring for women with RFM |
6 (40) |
8 (53) |
0 (0) |
1 (7) |
0 (0) |
| I am confident when to intervene (expedite delivery) when caring for women with RFM at term |
6 (40) |
7 (47) |
1 (7) |
1 (7) |
0 (0) |
| The care of women (clinical and supportive management) with RFM is currently based on robust evidence (Grade 1 or 2). |
2 (13) |
3 (20) |
2 (13) |
6 (40) |
2 (13) |
| The results of the investigations were given to women and the medical team in an appropriate time period |
3 (20) |
7 (47) |
5 (33) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
| The findings of the investigations (ultrasound scan and human placental lactogen) in the ReMIT study altered my management of women with RFM |
3 (20) |
6 (40) |
6 (40) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
| I appeared that participation in the ReMIT study increased anxiety in the participants |
0 (0) |
1 (7) |
3 (20) |
9 (60) |
2 (13) |
| In my opinion the ReMIT study increased labour interventions (e.g. induction of labour, Caesarean section) |
1 (7) |
3 (20) |
8 (53) |
2 (13) |
1 (7) |
| The ReMIT study led to a significant increase in the workload to the antenatal triage, maternity day unit and delivery suite |
2 (13) |
1 (7) |
5 (33) |
6 (40) |
1 (7) |
| |
Yes |
Unsure |
No |
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| Were you aware that the ReMIT study was taking place in St Mary’s Hospital? |
15 (100) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
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| Were any of the women in your care participants in the ReMIT study? |
13 (86.7) |
0 (0) |
2 (13.3) |
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| Were you aware of the recommended management plan for the women in the intensive arm of the ReMIT study? |
11 (73.3) |
0 (0) |
4 (26.7) |
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| Would you be happy to offer participation in this trial to a woman who noticed her baby was moving less | 15 (100) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | ||
Figures in parentheses denote percentages of respondents.