TNNMC Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing
  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 1

“DFMC Chart Versus Cardiff Count Ten Chart in Relation to Maternal Compliance and Mothers Perception On Self-Assessment of Foetal Wellbeing”

  • Author:
  • Ashna Jose1, Sreerenjini2
  • Total Page Count: 5
  • Page Number: 10 to 14

1M. Sc (N)-II Year, PSG College of Nursing, Coimbatore

2Professor, PSG College of Nursing, Coimbatore

Online published on 20 April, 2017.

Abstract

This study aims to assess the maternal compliance and mother's perception on self assessment of fetal wellbeing. Quantitative approach, quasi experimental post test only design was used for this study. 40 antenatal mothers who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were selected by non probability convenient sampling technique for the study. Two main protocols used to assess the foetal wellbeing are Cardiff count ten chart and DFMC chart. On comparison of the DFMC chart and count ten chart, there was a statistical significant difference observed at p<0.05 level, showing DFMC chart was effective for the self assessment of fetal wellbeing by antenatal mothers and in relation to maternal compliance.

Keywords

compliance, perception, DFMC chart, Cardiff count ten chart, effectiveness