Intrapartum Nurses' Perceived Influence on Delivery Mode Decisions and Outcomes

JOGNN - Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing

Volumn 42, Issue 1, 2013, Pages 3-11

  Edmonds, Joyce K ^a   Jones, Emily J ^a  

^a BOSTON COLLEGE   (United States)

Author keywords

Cesarean; Childbirth; Delivery mode; Interprofessional communication; Negotiation; Quality improvement; Shared decision making

Indexed keywords

EID: 84872409585     PISSN: 08842175     EISSN: 15526909     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2012.01422.x     Document Type: Article

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