Maternity experiences in a managed care organization.
We conducted a telephone survey of female managed care enrollees who recently had a normal vaginal delivery to examine the relationship between hospital length-of-stay and maternal characteristics, pregnancy factors, length-of-stay preferences, and postdischarge experiences. Results indicated that length-of-stay varied by maternal characteristics and pregnancy factors. Length-of-stay and maternal or newborn readmissions were not statistically associated. Most respondents reported that they would be willing to go home within twenty-four hours after future deliveries if additional services were provided. Emphasis should be placed on which services can be provided to prepare and assist mothers through the perinatal period.
Gazmararian
J A
JA
Prudential Center for Health Research, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Koplan
J P
JP
Cogswell
M E
ME
Bailey
C M
CM
Davis
N A
NA
Cutler
C M
CM
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D003710:Demography; D005260:Female; D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007902:Length of Stay / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000592:standards*; D008427:Maternal Health Services / Q000592:standards*; D015999:Multivariate Analysis; D017060:Patient Satisfaction / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011181:Postnatal Care / Q000592:standards*; D011247:Pregnancy; D012307:Risk Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States