Experimental studies in the gestational period: an overview of scientific production

Abstract

Objective Describing the current panorama on the production of experimental studies related to the gestational period. Method A bibliometric descriptive study using a quantitative approach. The data collection was performed in the International Clinical Trials Registry Platform in the month of October 2016. A descriptive statistical analysis was conducted after reading the abstracts and summarizing the material. Results The sample consisted of 33 studies registered in the period from 2007 to 2016. The Southeast Region concentrated 48.5% of the studies. Regarding the subjects covered, 33.1% of the total refer to physical activities during pregnancy and to perineal exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor musculature. Conclusion The study showed us the panorama of the experimental studies focused on the gestational period, serving as support and incentive for performing further studies with a high level of evidence, which can impact the care provided to this population.