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A comparison of Outpatient Foley Catheter and Inpatient Prostaglandin Gel for Cervical Ripening in Induction of Labour

1. ‘What is the purpose of this study?’

Starting labour artificially, or induction of labour, occurs in about 1 in 4 women having a baby at our hospital. In about half of all women requiring induction of labour the first step is to get the cervix ready for the rest of the induction: this is called “cervical ripening”. Cervical ripening can be done several different ways.

Two common ways are:
1) Use of a gel called Prostin, which is placed into the vagina near the cervix. The gel acts chemically to ripen the cervix.
2) Use of a Foley catheter, a thin latex tube that is passed through the opening of the cervix. A small balloon in the catheter is then inflated and the pressure from the balloon gradually ripens the cervix.

Until now, both the gel and the catheter have been used at our hospital only on women who stay in the hospital (inpatients) from the time the gel or catheter is put in, until the time the baby is born.
The purpose of this study is to find out whether putting the catheter in women who then go home while the catheter works is effective compared to staying in hospital and having the gel.

2. ‘What does this study involve?’

If you agree to participate in this trial and are allocated to the gel group, you will have the gel inserted into the vagina and you will stay in hospital while the gel works to produce cervical ripening.

If you agree to participate in this trial and are allocated to the catheter group, you will have the catheter inserted through the cervix, monitoring of yourself and the baby afterwards, then you will be allowed to go home while the catheter works.

For both the gel and the catheter group you will be booked to have the rest of your induction of labour the following day. All the decisions relating to your care apart from whether you receive the gel or the catheter will be made by your usual treating doctor or midwife in consultation with yourself.
If you do not want to participate in this study, it will not affect your treatment at the hospital.

3. ‘Are there risks to me in taking part in this study?’

Both cervical ripening and induction of labour in general carry some risks, such as the induction not working, or the uterus overcontracting with the medications used.
There are however some potential extra risks for the catheter group, as going home for the cervical ripening is an alternative to standard treatment. The main risks are experiencing pain and discomfort at home. There is also a small chance that you may labour at home so quickly that you don’t make it back to the hospital before you deliver.

This study will be a great contribution to the clinical practise and will reduce the pregnancy inpatient cost and duration of stay in the hospital of the Foley’s catheter group.

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What will happen if you don’t want to participate?

You will be forcefully allocated to the gel group.

It will not affect your treatment at the hospital.

It will affect your treatment in the hospital.

You will be discharged early from the hospital.

What will happen if you agree to participate in this trial and are allocated to the gel group?

You will have the gel inserted into the vagina and you will stay in hospital while the gel works.

You will be given instructions on how to apply the gel at home, and will be asked to return to hospital when the contractions start.

You will have the gel inserted into the vagina and you will be allowed to go home with instructions while the gel works.

You can request to change your allocation to the catheter group.

What will happen if you agree to participate in this trial and are allocated to the catheter group?

You will have the catheter inserted through the cervix, monitoring of yourself and the baby afterwards, then you will stay in hospital.

You can request to change your allocation to the gel group.

You will have the catheter inserted through the cervix, monitoring of yourself and the baby afterwards, then you will be allowed to go home while the catheter works.

You will be given instructions how to insert catheter at home, and will be asked to return to hospital when the contractions start.

What is the main risk for the catheter group participant?

Nausea and vomiting.

Early rupture of membranes.

Pain and discomfort at home.

Bloating and constipation.

Which of the following is NOT a risk associated with this study?

Labour at home

Pain and discomfort at home

Increased risk of ceasarean section.

Overcontraction of the uterus

What are the benefits of participating in this study?

You have to stay in hospital for longer.

You will be given 100 dollars for participating.

You will be given more medicine after delivery.

It will be great contribution to the clinical practice and will reduce the pregnancy inpatient cost and duration of hospital stay of the Foley’s catheter group.

This is a text about Mughal jewellery. Read through the text and then answer the multiple choice questions on the next page. This is not related to you or your pregnancy, it is simply trying to measure your ability to understand information.

Mughal Jewelry ~ Royal and antique jewelry of North India:

Five centuries ago, India and Pakistan were under the Mughal rule and influence. During the Mughal rule, jewelry-making was given the utmost importance. This art gave birth to unique jewelry pieces studded with chunky gemstones and enamelled with motif designs.

A historic recount of Mughal jewelry:

The Mughal rule began in India during the 16th century and subsequently, the art of jewelry-making flourished throughout this era. The wearing of expensive jewelry marked one's position. The emperors and empresses as well as courtiers and other people of high ranks were adorned with heavy jewelry beset with huge stones and beads.

The artwork of Mughal jewelry:

Heavy stonework and elaborate enamelling are two major features that epitomized this jewelry and made it distinctive from other Indian jewelry. Enamelling is a time-consuming process which produces a stunning floral finish on the jewelry. In India, the enamelling process is known as meenakari and stone-setting is called jadau. Other unique forms of Mughal craftsmanship included filigree and thewa.

Some of the jewelry pieces worn by the Mughal royalty:

Earrings:
The Mughal emperors and courtiers wore ear-studs or small round earrings made of pearls or gemstones. The empresses wore exquisite long earrings which could be termed today as chandelier earrings.

Bangles:
The unique shape and prominent stone-setting of Mughal bangles set them apart from other Indian bangles. These wrist ornaments were mostly produced with enamelled gold that has been elaborated with intricate floral designs and squat gemstones.

Rings:
The Mughal emperors wore many rings, made of pure or enamelled gold or jade. Some rings, particularly thumb-rings, that were designed for the royal ladies; had tiny mirrors installed in them so that the ladies could admire their reflections.

Armlets:
The armlets worn by the royal ladies are as equally alluring as other jewelry pieces. They are adjustable either with clasps or strings. They are made of pure gold or enamelled gold and are studded with many gemstones and pearls.

Waist-belts and hip-chains:
Mughal waist-belts were chiseled out of gold and adorned the waists of emperors and empresses. Hip-chains were created out of gold and adorned with gemstones or pearls, to decorate the hips of empresses.

Mughal jewelry is now every bride's dream. It is the center of attraction in the jewelry-stores and exhibitions, and is a jewelry-collector's delight. All these clearly indicate that Mughal jewelry is here to stay now and forever.

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The Mughal rule began in India during the 16th century and subsequently,

The art of painting flourished throughout this era.

The art of photography and print making flourished throughout this era.

The art of jewelry-making flourished throughout this era.

The art of sculpture flourished throughout this era.

The royal emperors and empresses wore exquisite long earrings which could be termed today as one of the following :

Chandelier earrings.

Ear studs.

Stud earnings.

Pearl stud.

In India, the enamelling process is known as

Meenakari.

Thewa.

Jadau.

Filigree.

Mughal bangles are different from other Indian style bangles due to their:

Use of pure gold or enameled gold.

Use of gem stones and pearls.

Silver coating.

Unique shape and prominent stone setting.

The rings designed for royal ladies had tiny mirrors installed for them to admire their reflections are known as:

Hip chains.

Thumb rings.

Anklets.

Index rings.

Which statement clearly indicates that Mughal jewelry is here to stay now and forever?

The armlets worn by royal ladies are as equally alluring as other jewelry pieces.

It is made from heavy stonework and elaborate enamelling.

The waist-belts are chiseled out of gold and are put on the waists of emperors and empresses.

Mughal jewelry is now every brides dream.

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A number of statements which people have used to describe themselves are given below.

Read each statement and then circle the appropriate number to the right of the statement to indicate how you feel right now, that is, at this moment.

There are no right or wrong answers.

Do not spend too much time on any one statement but give the answer which seems to describe your present feelings best.

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I am calm:

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Very much so.

I feel secure:

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I feel at ease:

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Somewhat.

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I am tense:

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I feel strained:

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I feel upset:

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I am presently worrying over possible misfortunes:

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I feel satisfied:

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I feel frightened:

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I feel comfortable:

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I am self-confident:

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I feel nervous:

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I am jittery:

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I feel indecisive:

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I am relaxed:

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I feel content:

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I am worried:

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I feel confused:

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I feel steady:

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I feel pleasant:

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