Barriers and Facilitators to Accessing Psychosocial Support Following Miscarriage: A Scoping Review Protocol
Abstract
Background and aims: Miscarriage is the most common complication in early pregnancy and is associated with adverse mental health outcomes. Expectant parents want emotional support during this devastating life event, yet few receive the support they desire. Access to support may be affected by individual, societal, and systemic factors. This study aims to map international English literature about the barriers and facilitators to accessing psychosocial support. As miscarriage can have enduring psychological impacts, it is pertinent to uncover factors impacting access to psychosocial support, as this may reduce the psychological impact of miscarriage and promote wellbeing.
Methods: Any peer-reviewed English literature that explores barriers and facilitators to accessing psychosocial support in an adult population experiencing miscarriage will be considered for inclusion in the review, including perceptions from partners and health professionals. Literature that assesses other forms of pregnancy loss (e.g., ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, stillbirth, neonatal death) is out of scope. To ensure methodological rigour and transparency, the planned scoping review will be conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines. A systematic search of PubMed/MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and CINAHL will be conducted to identify relevant literature.
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