Exploring Australian women’s experiences with psychological care following miscarriage: A scoping review and thematic synthesis v1

This protocol describes a scoping review and thematic synthesis to explore the reported psychological support needs of women receiving care after miscarriage in Australia. The review will follow the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology and be reported in line with the PRISMA-ScR framework. The expected results include a mapped overview of existing evidence, identification of key themes in women’s psychological support needs (e.g., information, emotionally sensitive care, follow-up), and recognition of gaps in service provision. These findings are anticipated to inform future research, clinical training, and policy development in miscarriage care.