Perceptions and Barriers to the Use of Electronic Partographs in Childbirth by Midwives

Introduction: Partograph is an important tool in labor management that monitors the progress of the labor process and the condition of the mother and fetus. This study aims to explore midwives’ perceptions and barriers in using electronic partographs. Methods: The method used follows the PRISMA guidelines. Literature searches were conducted on the Google Scholar, Science Direct, and Pubmed databases with relevant keywords. Inclusion criteria were relevant studies published in English and Indonesian, and publications in the period 2019-2023. Exclusion criteria included studies that did not focus on midwives, articles that were not available in full text, and irrelevant studies. Results: A total of 14 studies were grouped in their findings in Positive perceptions, namely ease of use and reduction of errors were well highlighted. Barriers, namely lack of training and technical problems. Conclusion: The conclusion is that electronic partographs have great potential to improve labor management and maternal-neonatal outcomes.