Quality framework for remote antenatal care: qualitative study with women, healthcare professionals and system-level stakeholders.
Hinton L, Dakin FH, Kuberska K, et al. Quality framework for remote antenatal care: qualitative study with women, healthcare professionals and system-level stakeholders. BMJ Qual Saf. 2024;33(5):301-313. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2021-014329.
Telephone and video visits are increasingly common across all clinical areas, and research into their safety is still evolving. This study with pregnant/recently pregnant women, maternity providers, and system-level stakeholders details what does and does not work well during remote prenatal visits. Participants reported increased convenience (e.g., patients not having to miss work), but also described the visits as transactional with potentially less psychological safety for sharing concerns. Additional research is required to ensure safety and equity with remote visits.