This review summarizes international research on assessment tools for respectful maternity care experience during childbirth over the past decade.These tools are primarily categorized into two types:those developed and applied for specific countries or regions, and those suitable for use across multiple countries or regions in the childbirth context.The review aims to provide refe-rences for relevant personnel in selecting or developing assessment tools tailored to the Chinese childbirth context, thereby promoting the continuous optimization and improvement of respectful maternity care services in China.