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Enhancing the transfer of respectful maternity care into clinical practice through interprofessional, in-situ simulation
1
Aastrika Foundation, Co-Author/Author, Bengaluru, India
2
Laerdal, Co-author/Author, Mumbai, India
Eur J Midwifery 2026;10(Supplement 1):A1093
ABSTRACT
THE LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) is defined as care that maintains dignity, privacy, and confidentiality of pregnant and birthing women, ensures freedom from harm and mistreatment, enables informed choice and continuous support during labor [1]. While RMC is a recognized right, disrespect and abuse remain widespread across healthcare settings. Evidence links the absence of RMC to substandard care, including physical and psychological trauma[2]. Such experiences often lead to poor health-seeking behaviors, delayed care, or preference for unskilled birth attendants[3] [4]. Thereby, emphasizing the importance of RMC. Aastrika Foundation, in collaboration with Laerdal, proposes an RMC skills workshop, with the aim of: 1. Raise awareness about principles of RMC through an immersive experience. 2. Simulate respectful, woman-centered care, and foster effective communication among healthcare teams. 3. Improve maternal and neonatal outcomes through facility-wide compliance with RMC practices.
THE PROCESS/ACTIVITIES:
The session begins with a role-play reflecting real-life maternity scenarios, followed by a structured debrief. Here, participants analyze the scenario, reflect on attitudes and behaviors, and explore actionable strategies to implement RMC in their clinical settings.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
Yes Additional reading World Health Organization. The prevention and elimination of disrespect and abuse during facility-based childbirth: WHO statement. World Health Organization; 2014. Accessed June 24, 2025. https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/134588/WHO_RHR_14.23_eng.pdf. Puthussery S, Bayih WA, Brown H, Aborigo RA. Promoting a global culture of respectful maternity care. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2023;23(1):798. doi:10.1186/s12884-023-06118-y Orpin J, Puthussery S, Burden B. Healthcare providers’ perspectives of disrespect and abuse in maternity care facilities in Nigeria: a qualitative study. Int J Public Health. 2019;64:1291-1299. doi:10.1007/s00038-019-01306-0 Bohren MA, Hunter EC, Munthe-Kaas HM, et al. Facilitators and barriers to facility-based delivery in low- and middle-income countries: a qualitative evidence synthesis. Reprod Health. 2014;11:71. doi:10.1186/1742-4755-11-71
Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) is defined as care that maintains dignity, privacy, and confidentiality of pregnant and birthing women, ensures freedom from harm and mistreatment, enables informed choice and continuous support during labor [1]. While RMC is a recognized right, disrespect and abuse remain widespread across healthcare settings. Evidence links the absence of RMC to substandard care, including physical and psychological trauma[2]. Such experiences often lead to poor health-seeking behaviors, delayed care, or preference for unskilled birth attendants[3] [4]. Thereby, emphasizing the importance of RMC. Aastrika Foundation, in collaboration with Laerdal, proposes an RMC skills workshop, with the aim of: 1. Raise awareness about principles of RMC through an immersive experience. 2. Simulate respectful, woman-centered care, and foster effective communication among healthcare teams. 3. Improve maternal and neonatal outcomes through facility-wide compliance with RMC practices.
THE PROCESS/ACTIVITIES:
The session begins with a role-play reflecting real-life maternity scenarios, followed by a structured debrief. Here, participants analyze the scenario, reflect on attitudes and behaviors, and explore actionable strategies to implement RMC in their clinical settings.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
Yes Additional reading World Health Organization. The prevention and elimination of disrespect and abuse during facility-based childbirth: WHO statement. World Health Organization; 2014. Accessed June 24, 2025. https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/134588/WHO_RHR_14.23_eng.pdf. Puthussery S, Bayih WA, Brown H, Aborigo RA. Promoting a global culture of respectful maternity care. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2023;23(1):798. doi:10.1186/s12884-023-06118-y Orpin J, Puthussery S, Burden B. Healthcare providers’ perspectives of disrespect and abuse in maternity care facilities in Nigeria: a qualitative study. Int J Public Health. 2019;64:1291-1299. doi:10.1007/s00038-019-01306-0 Bohren MA, Hunter EC, Munthe-Kaas HM, et al. Facilitators and barriers to facility-based delivery in low- and middle-income countries: a qualitative evidence synthesis. Reprod Health. 2014;11:71. doi:10.1186/1742-4755-11-71
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