Table 2 Interpreting the quality domains in postnatal care
From: A multicriteria resource allocation model for the redesign of services following birth
Domain | Interpretation in postnatal care | Weight |
|---|---|---|
Safe | Avoidance of care associated harms; care not delivered as planned, inconsistent or variable care | 0.50 |
Effective | Supporting recovery from birth and physical health & mental well being for mothers & babies | 0.30 |
| Â | supporting development of confidence in parenting | Â |
Timely | Information provided at the appropriate stage to support parents, e.g. infant-feeding to encourage good practice from an early stage | 0.05 |
Equitable | Equal access to care, e.g. regardless of physical ability or geography | 0.05 |
Person-centred | Individual care plans reflecting the mother & baby’s needs, e.g. home/clinic visits designed around mothers’ preferences | 0.10 |