M. Keel et al., ADEQUACY OF INFORMATION AND ACCEPTABILITY OF PAIN RELIEF AS ASSESSED BY A POSTPARTUM QUESTIONNAIRE, International journal of obstetric anesthesia, 6(4), 1997, pp. 247-249
An audit cycle has been completed looking at the availability of infor
mation about different types of anaesthesia in labour, their usage and
the degree of maternal satisfaction. The initial audit 7 years ago le
d to the production of an information leaflet on pain relief in labour
. The current audit (1996) demonstrated that the majority of patients
receive the leaflet and find the information useful. The leaflet may h
ave helped improve satisfaction and selection of analgesia in primigra
vide. However, the leaflet needs updating to include some information
on caesarean section now that this has become such a common form of de
livery.