Publications by authors named "Abigail B Wilpers"

Article Synopsis
  • - The study evaluated the Person-Centered Care in Fetal Care Centers (PCC-FCC) Scale by gathering feedback from 247 participants who received care at a U.S. Fetal Care Center between 2017 and 2021, using online questionnaires that included both quantitative and qualitative data.
  • - Findings indicated that most participants perceived high levels of person-centered care, especially in care coordination, respect, and education; however, 8% had low scores, and nearly 38% provided negative feedback mainly related to setting expectations, maternal health preparation, and psychosocial support.
  • - The results highlighted the need for improvements in certain areas of care and emphasized the importance of studying diverse patient populations in future research to address insurance
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Timely identification of fetal conditions enables comprehensive evaluation, counseling, postnatal planning, and prenatal treatments. This study assessed the existing evidence on how social determinants of health (SDOH) influence diagnosis timing of fetal conditions appropriate for care in fetal care centers (FCCs). Eligible studies were conducted in the U.

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Objectives: To investigate maternal anxiety in women with pregnancies complicated by fetal anomalies that require surgery.

Design: Prospective comparison pilot study.

Setting: A fetal care center in a Northeastern U.

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