Evaluation of the contribution of a multimedia tool in the monitoring of low-risk pregnancy: Qualitative study carried out with general practitioners in France.

OBJECTIVE:We aimed to evaluate the usefulness of a new multimedia tool, a video on pregnancy and a video on physiological labor, for the initial and continuous training of general practitioners and the education of pregnant women. METHOD:This is a qualitative study for which we conducted semi-structured individual interviews with general practitioners in France practicing pregnancy monitoring. The interviews were recorded and then transcribed verbatim. Data triangulation and thematic analysis were carried out. RESULTS:Twelve interviews were carried out between November 2018 and September 2019. Physicians agreed on the complexity of obstetrics and the need for continuous training. From this perspective, the video tool was found to be useful for initial training and continuing medical education. Our video was regarded as useful for reassuring doctors regarding their knowledge and practice. Women's knowledge of pregnancy has been found to be insufficient, and this tool has real potential to overcome this lack of knowledge. Areas for improvement and the method of dissemination were also discussed. CONCLUSION:In the multimedia era, our tool has real potential for the initial and continuing training of doctors and the education of patients. It would be useful in the future to evaluate our multimedia tool with patients.