Obstetric clinicians' experiences and educational preparation for caring for pregnant women with physical disabilities: A qualitative study

Women with physical disabilities (WPD) experience major barriers to care during pregnancy. Lack of education about disability in health professionals' education is a pervasive barrier to quality care. In an effort to explore this issue, this study examined the issue from the perspective of obstetric clinicians who provide care to WPD.

Source: Disability and Health Journal - August 1, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Suzanne C. Smeltzer, Monika Mitra, Linda Long-Bellil, Lisa I. Iezzoni, Lauren D. Smith Source Type: research