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Psychometric validation of the Obsessive Belief Questionnaire and the Interpretation of Intrusions Inventory: Part 2, factor analyses and testing of a brief version
2005 Obsessive Compulsive Cognitions Working Group. (2005). Psychometric validation of the Obsessive Belief Questionnaire and the Interpretation of Intrusions Inventory: Part 2, factor analyses and testing of a brief version. Behaviour Research & Therapy, 43(11): 1527-42. Abstract The Obsessive Belief Questionnaire (OBQ) and the Interpretation of Intrusions Inventory (III) were designed to assess beliefs…
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Treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder: Cognitive behavior therapy vs exposure and response prevention
2005 Whittal ML, Thordarson DS, & McLean PD. (2005). Treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder: Cognitive behavior therapy vs exposure and response prevention. Behaviour Research & Therapy, 43(12): 1559-76. Abstract The efficacy of contemporary cognitive therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has only recently been investigated. The current study compares exposure and response prevention (ERP) and cognitive…
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The squatting position for the second stage of labor: Effects on labor and on maternal and fetal well-being
1993 Golay J, Vedam S. (1993). The squatting position for the second stage of labor: Effects on labor and on maternal and fetal well-being. Birth, 20(2): 73-78. Abstract A cohort study was designed to assess the effects of maternal squatting position for the second stage of labor on the evolution and progress of labor,…
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Guidelines for client selection in the home birth midwifery practice
1995 Vedam S, Kolodji Y. (1995). Guidelines for client selection in the home birth midwifery practice. Journal of Nurse-Midwifery, 40(6): 508-521. Abstract Numerous studies have documented the safety of planned home birth; yet, few have identified specific criteria for selection of the home birth candidate. Home birth midwifery practice achieves successful outcomes by appropriate…
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Home versus hospital birth: Questioning the quality of the evidence on safety
2003 Vedam S. (2003). Home versus hospital birth: questioning the quality of the evidence on safety. Birth, 30(1): 57-63. Abstract The home versus hospital birth study by Pang et al has aroused immediate controversy. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists headlined its press release as, “Home Births Double Risk of Newborn Death” (1).…
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Planned home birth: Safe for selected women
2006 Vedam S. (2006). Planned home birth: Safe for selected women. Journal Watch Women’s Health, 11(3), 20-21. Abstract Women choose home birth for various reasons. Some feel more empowered during home birth; others prefer family involvement or the comfort, convenience, and privacy of the home; and still others cite cultural reasons. In June 2005,…
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Closing the theory-practice gap: Intrapartum midwifery management of planned home births
2007 Vedam S, Goff M, Marnin V. (2007). Closing the theory-practice gap: Intrapartum midwifery management of planned home births. Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health, 52(3): 291-300. Abstract In the United States, access to qualified homebirth providers varies by state, city, and community, and consistent, evidence-based guidelines for intrapartum management at home are not…
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The experience of planned home birth: Views of the first 500 women
2009 Janssen PA, Henderson AD, Vedam S. (2009). The experience of planned home birth: Views of the first 500 women. Birth, 34(4): 297-304. Abstract Background: Home birth remains a contentious issue in North America. Professional regulatory bodies are in conflict about the safety of home birth as an option for healthy women. The…
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What do certified nurse-midwives believe? Measuring CNM attitudes towards planned home birth (abstract)
2009 Vedam S, Stoll K, Schummers L. (2009). What do certified nurse-midwives believe? Measuring CNM attitudes towards planned home birth (abstract). Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health, 54(5): 425. Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this study was to validate a Provider Attitude towards Planned Home Birth scale (PAPHB), and to explore correlates and predictors of…
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Nurse-midwives’ experiences with planned home birth: Impact on attitudes and practice
2009 Vedam S, Stoll K, Aaker J, White S, Schummers L. (2009). Nurse-midwives’ experiences with planned home birth: Impact on attitudes and practice. Birth, 34(4): 274-282. Abstract Background: Health care providers’ attitudes toward maternity care options influence the nature of informed decision-making discussions and patient choice. A woman’s choice of birth site may…
