Translation and validation of the Polish-language version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R) and its relationship to the type of delivery and the baby's Apgar score.

Background: Maternal birth experience is being increasingly recognised as a key clinical outcome parameter. The Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R) is a short self-report measure designed to assess birth experience. The current investigation sought to translate the BSS-R into Polish and validate this version of the BSS-R (PL-BSS-R).

Translation and validation of the Czech Partner version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R).

Background: The Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R) is a widely used, psychometrically robust and brief self-report measure of birth experience from the mothers perspective. The current study sought to adapt and validate the BSS-R for partners, evaluating key psychometric properties, including the underlying tri-dimensional factor structure of stress experienced, personal attributes and quality of care.

Aim: To translate and validate a Czech speaking partner version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R) and examine key measurement characteristics and association with fundamental clinical outcome variables.

Translation and validation of Vietnamese version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R).

Background: The 10-item Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R) is a quick and easy survey instrument recommended by the International Consortium for Health Outcome Measures as the tool of choice for measuring women's birth satisfaction.

Aim: To translate and validate a Vietnamese-language version of the BSS-R.

Method: A quantitative cross-sectional method was used to gather data post translation and back-translation of a Vietnamese version of the BSS-R (VN-BSS-R).

Translation and validation of the Hungarian version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R).

Background: Evidence relating maternal birth experience to a range of maternal and neonatal outcomes is increasingly compelling. Consequently valid and reliable self-report of birth experience from the mothers perspective is critical.

Aim: The current study sought to translate and validate a Hungarian-language version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R).

A qualitative descriptive training needs analysis of midwives perceived continuous professional development in providing intranatal respectful maternal care.

Background: The Vietnam midwifery report acknowledges that while health services are available in Vietnam, there is growing need to increase levels of respectful maternal care provided to women in labour.

Objective: In conjunction with newborns Vietnam charity, our objective was to assess the perceived continuous professional development needs of midwives working in Vietnam to inform development of an intranatal respectful maternal care education resource.

Method: A qualitative exploratory descriptive method was used to conduct a training needs analysis, which identified perceived education requirements of midwives in Vietnam in relation to providing respectful maternal care.

Translation and validation of the Japanese version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised.

Aim: This study aimed to develop a Japanese version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised and evaluate its reliability and validity.

Methods: After translating the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised into Japanese, we conducted an Internet-based cross-sectional study with 445 Japanese-speaking women within 2 months of childbirth. Of these, 98 participated in the retest 1 month later.

Translation and validation of the Swedish version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R).

Background: Optimizing women's childbirth experience is essential for development of quality mother infant relationships. The Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R) can be used to measure birth satisfaction.

Aim: The current investigation sought to translate and validate a Swedish version of the BSS-R.

Factor structure and psychometric properties of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised in Portuguese postpartum women.

Objective: This study aims to develop a Portuguese-language version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R) for clinical and research use in Portugal (PT-BSS-R). The factor structure, its invariance across depression levels, and the internal consistency of the PT-BSS-R were analysed.

Method: A sample of 1373 Portuguese-speaking postpartum women completed a sociodemographic and clinical form, the PT-BSS-R, and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale through an online survey tool.

Translation and validation of the Hindi-Indian version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised.

Aim: Critical to maternal outcome and development of a healthy and relationship between mother and baby, is the woman's perception of her birth experience. The Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R) has been demonstrated to be psychometrically robust, easily administered, and scored self-report measure of birth experience. Aim of the study was to translate the UK-BSS-R into Hindi, collect data, and psychometrically validate an Indian (Hindi)-BSS-R.

Factors that influence father's experiences of childbirth and their implications upon postnatal mental health: A narrative systematic review.

Aim: To explore factors that influence fathers' experiences of childbirth and implications for their subsequent postnatal mental health.

Background: Fathers who attend the birth of their baby often have very rewarding experiences. However, those who witness a difficult birth may progress to develop subsequent mental health problems, e.

Translation and validation of the Czech Republic version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R).

Background: Satisfaction with the birth experience has been established to be critical for the wellbeing of the mother. The Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R) is a brief and psychometrically robust multi-dimensional self-report tool designed to assess birth experience. The current investigation sought to translate and validate a Czech Republic version of the BSS-R (CZ-BSS-R).

A scoping review of therapies used to treat psychological trauma post perinatal bereavement.

Background: Up to 39% of women who experience perinatal bereavement proceed to develop (PTSD), with this large proportion meriting treatment. Before setting-up a treatment service for postnatal women who are experiencing psychological trauma, it is important to identify what therapies have been used in-the-past to address this problem.

Aim: To scope for research that has implemented therapies to treat psychological trauma post perinatal bereavement, for potential inclusion in a flexible treatment package.

Translation and validation of the Dutch version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R).

Background: Recent observations suggest birth satisfaction may be significantly associated with postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder (PP-PTSD). The Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R) is increasingly used Internationally as a short, valid and reliable multi-dimensional measure of birth experience. The current study sought to develop a Dutch version of the BSS-R (D-BSS-R) for clinical and research application in the Netherlands.

ICD-11 complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) in parents with perinatal bereavement: Implications for treatment and care.

Introduction: The 11th revision of the WHO International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) has identified Complex PTSD (CPTSD) as a new condition.

Aim: To explore whether the new diagnosis of CPTSD (ICD11) is relevant to women who have experienced perinatal bereavement and to advance knowledge about the acceptability, feasibility and perceived impact of delivering an innovative flexible Compassionate Focused Therapy (CFT) informed treatment package to alleviate symptoms of this condition.

Methods: A mixed methods study using survey and interviews was conducted.

Validation and factor structure of the Italian version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R).

Objective: To validate the Italian-language version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R) and report key measurement properties of the tool. To evaluate the impact of antenatal class attendance on BSS-R assessed birth satisfaction.

Background: Maternal satisfaction is one of the standards of care defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to improve the quality of services.

Psychometric properties of the birth satisfaction scale-revised (BSS-R) in a sample of postpartum Iranian women.

Childbirth satisfaction may positively affect maternal intention to have a future pregnancy and preference to have a cesarean. We translate the (UK-BSS-R) into Persian and validate an for future use in this population. In total, 784 mothers who were hospitalized in postpartum wards completed the Persian version of the BSS-R.

Pre- and during-labour predictors of low birth satisfaction among Iranian women: a prospective analytical study.

Background: Maternal childbirth dissatisfaction has short- and long-term negative effects on the mothers' health and life, as well as on relation with her child and family. Due to lack of studies in Iran and other counties, we aimed to determine pre- and during- labour predictors of low birth satisfaction.

Methods: Seven hundred women with low risk singleton pregnancy participated in this prospective analytical study.

An exploratory Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) of childbearing women's perceptions of risk associated with having a high Body Mass Index (BMI).

Background: In 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) labelled 13% of the world's adult population as obese. This increase in obesity is accompanied by mortality and morbidity problems, with maternal obesity and its accompanying risk for mother and infant requiring to be carefully managed.

Aim: To explore childbearing women with a high BMI (>35 kg/m) perceptions of risk and its potential impacts upon pregnancy and outcome.

Optimising the continuity experiences of student midwives: an integrative review.

Background: In several countries, midwifery students undertake continuity of care experiences as part of their pre-registration education. This is thought to enable the development of a woman-centred approach, as well as providing students with the skills to work in continuity models. A comprehensive overview of factors that may promote optimal learning within continuity experiences is lacking.

Midwives' views of changing to a Continuity of Midwifery Care (CMC) model in Scotland: A baseline survey.

Background: There is good evidence that Continuity of Midwifery Care (CMC) is associated with improved clinical outcomes, greater maternal satisfaction, and improved work experiences for midwives. Changes made to the organisation require careful implementation, with on-going evaluation to monitor progress.

Aim: To develop a survey tool that incorporates several validated scales, which was used to collect baseline data prior to implementing a high-quality Continuity of Midwifery Care (CMC) model in Scotland (Hewitt et al.

The Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised Indicator (BSS-RI): a validation study in Iranian mothers.

Objective: Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised Indicator (BSS-RI) is a short selfreport instrument designed to measure satisfaction of the childbearing women's experiences of labour and its outcomes. The aim of this study was to examine the reliability and validity of the Persian version of BSS-RI in Iranian mothers.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 396 mothers in Tehran, Iran, between July and September 2017.

Disempowered midwives and traumatised women: Exploring the parallel processes of care provider interaction that contribute to women developing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) post childbirth.

Background: Around 4% of women develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Post Childbirth (PTSD-PC). During childbirth a woman's perception of her care provider's interpersonal verbal and nonverbal relationship behaviours, termed 'Quality of Provider Interaction' are significantly associated with the development of PTSD-PC.

Aims: To understand how women who develop PTSD-PC and midwives, experience their interactions during care provision.

Validation of the Hebrew Birth Satisfaction Scale - Revised (BSS-R) and its relationship to perceived traumatic labour.

: The Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R) is a multi-dimensional measure which is recommended by international clinical guidelines for global use as the birth satisfaction outcome measure of choice. The current investigation sought to develop a Hebrew version of the BSS-R for use in the Jewish-Israeli context and examine the relationship between BSS-R domains and the perception of the experience of labour as traumatic.: Following review, translation, and back-translation for linguistic equivalence, a Hebrew version of the BSS-R (H-BSS-R) was prepared and psychometrically evaluated using key indices of validity and reliability.

Spanish validation and factor structure of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R).

Objective: To translate and validate a Spanish-language version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R) and describe key measurement properties.

Design: A cross-sectional instrument validation design examining factor structure, validity and reliability.

Setting: Three public hospital sites in Spain.