Objective: To examine the effect of experiencing a TeamBirth huddle during labor on patient trust and autonomy in decision-making during childbirth in Oklahoma.
Results: Participants who were exposed to TeamBirth huddles during labor exhibited significantly higher mean HCRTS-R (b = 1.81, p < .001) and MADM scale (b = 2.59, p < .001) scores than those who were not exposed. Across all racial and ethnic groups, participants who experienced TeamBirth huddles during labor had elevated trust and autonomy scores, and exposure to huddles reduced variations in scores across groups.
Conclusion: Experiencing a TeamBirth huddle during labor was associated with increased patient trust and autonomy scores in our study, which suggests its potential to improve patient outcomes and childbirth experiences.