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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: This research was conducted to explore the effectiveness of employing the healthcare failure mode and effect analysis method in the management of trial of labour after caesarean, with the aims of increasing vaginal birth after caesarean section rate and reducing potential risks that might cause severe complications. BACKGROUND: Previously high caesarean section rate in China and the "two children" policy leads to the situation where multiparas are faced with the choice of another caesarean or trial of labour after caesarean. Despite evidences showing the benefits of vaginal birth after caesarean, obstetricians and midwives in China tend to be conservative due to limited experience and insufficient clinical routines. Thus, its management needs further optimisation in order to make the practice safe and sound. DESIGN: A prospective quality improvement programme using the healthcare failure mode and effect analysis. METHODS: With the structured methodology of healthcare failure mode and effect analysis, we determined core processes of antepartum and intrapartum management, conducted risk priority numbers and devised remedial protocols for failure modes with high risks. The programme was then implemented as a clinical routine under the agreement of the institutional review board and vaginal birth after caesarean success rates were compared before and after the quality improvement programme, both descriptively and statistically. Standards for Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence 2.0 checklist was chosen on reporting the study process. RESULTS: Seventy failure modes in seven core processes were identified in the management process, with 14 redressed for actions. The 1-year follow-up trial of labour after caesarean and vaginal birth after caesarean rate was increased compared with the previous 3 years, with a vaginal birth after caesarean rate of 86.36%, whereas the incidence of uterine rupture was not compromised. CONCLUSIONS: The application of healthcare failure mode and effect analysis can not only promote trial of labour after caesarean and vaginal birth after caesarean rate, but also maintaining a low risk of uterine rupture. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: This modified vaginal birth after caesarean management protocol has been shown effective in increasing its successful rate, which can be continued for further comparison of severe complications to the previous practice.
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Healthcare Failure Mode and Effect Analysis , Trial of Labor , Vaginal Birth after Cesarean/statistics & numerical data , China , Female , Humans , Pregnancy , Prenatal Care/methods , Prospective Studies , Quality Improvement , Vaginal Birth after Cesarean/adverse effects , Vaginal Birth after Cesarean/nursingABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To assess the impact on staff communication of a standardized checklist for timeout for patients undergoing a trial of labor after cesarean section and/or elective induction at term. STUDY DESIGN: A comparison of presurvey and postsurvey questionnaire results for labor and delivery personnel assessing communication before and after checklist implementation. RESULTS: From October 2011 through March 2012, 52.9% (N=37) of 70 eligible patients had the standardized checklist for timeout performed. Prior to implementation of the checklist, 66% of respondents (48.8% of nurses, 100% of residents, 90% of attendings) slightly or strongly agreed that their opinions were heard versus 83% of respondents during the study period (73.7% of nurses, 100% of residents, 100% of attendings). Following the intervention, nurses reported that they were more likely to feel as though their opinions were heard (p = 0.05). CONCLUSION: Implementation of a formalized obstetric timeout improved the subjective perception of communication among obstetric staff. This tool has the potential to improve patient safety in labor and delivery.
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Checklist/methods , Checklist/standards , Communication , Nurse-Patient Relations , Patient Safety/standards , Trial of Labor , Vaginal Birth after Cesarean/methods , Vaginal Birth after Cesarean/standards , Female , Humans , Nurses , Pilot Projects , Pregnancy , Quality Improvement , Surveys and Questionnaires , Vaginal Birth after Cesarean/nursingSubject(s)
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Midwifery/methods , Natural Childbirth/nursing , Nurse's Role , Pregnancy Outcome/psychology , Vaginal Birth after Cesarean/nursing , Anecdotes as Topic , Cesarean Section, Repeat/psychology , Decision Making , Female , Humans , Infant, Newborn , Mothers/psychology , Natural Childbirth/psychology , Pregnancy , Vaginal Birth after Cesarean/psychologySubject(s)
Home Childbirth/nursing , Midwifery/methods , Nurse-Patient Relations , Object Attachment , Vaginal Birth after Cesarean/nursing , Anecdotes as Topic , Female , Home Childbirth/psychology , Humans , Infant, Newborn , Mother-Child Relations , Mothers/psychology , Postpartum Period , Pregnancy , Vaginal Birth after Cesarean/psychologySubject(s)
Home Childbirth/psychology , Immersion , Mothers/psychology , Natural Childbirth/psychology , Vaginal Birth after Cesarean/psychology , Anecdotes as Topic , Decision Making , Female , Home Childbirth/nursing , Humans , Infant, Newborn , Natural Childbirth/nursing , Nurse-Patient Relations , Pregnancy , Pregnancy Outcome/psychology , Vaginal Birth after Cesarean/nursingSubject(s)
Baths , Midwifery/methods , Natural Childbirth/methods , Patient Satisfaction , Vaginal Birth after Cesarean/methods , Anecdotes as Topic , Family Relations , Female , Humans , Immersion , India , Infant, Newborn , Natural Childbirth/nursing , Nurse's Role , Nurse-Patient Relations , Pregnancy , Vaginal Birth after Cesarean/nursingSubject(s)
Attitude to Health , Home Childbirth/nursing , Midwifery/methods , Mothers/psychology , Vaginal Birth after Cesarean/nursing , Adult , Anecdotes as Topic , Female , Home Childbirth/psychology , Humans , Infant, Newborn , Nurse-Patient Relations , Obstetric Labor Complications/nursing , Pregnancy , Pregnancy Outcome , Vaginal Birth after Cesarean/psychologySubject(s)
Home Childbirth/nursing , Midwifery/methods , Mothers/psychology , Nurse's Role , Vaginal Birth after Cesarean/nursing , Anecdotes as Topic , Attitude to Health , Female , Home Childbirth/psychology , Humans , Infant, Newborn , Obstetric Labor Complications/nursing , Postnatal Care/methods , Pregnancy , Pregnancy Outcome , Prenatal Care/methods , Vaginal Birth after Cesarean/psychologySubject(s)
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Midwifery/methods , Mothers/psychology , Natural Childbirth/psychology , Pregnancy Outcome/psychology , Vaginal Birth after Cesarean/psychology , Cesarean Section, Repeat/psychology , Decision Making , Female , Humans , Infant, Newborn , Natural Childbirth/nursing , Nurse's Role , Pregnancy , Vaginal Birth after Cesarean/nursingSubject(s)
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Maternal Welfare/psychology , Mothers/psychology , Natural Childbirth/psychology , Pregnancy Outcome/psychology , Vaginal Birth after Cesarean/psychology , Anecdotes as Topic , Decision Making , Female , Humans , Infant, Newborn , Natural Childbirth/nursing , Nurse's Role , Pregnancy , Social Support , Vaginal Birth after Cesarean/nursingSubject(s)
Choice Behavior , Labor, Induced/psychology , Mothers/psychology , Nurse-Patient Relations , Patient Advocacy , Vaginal Birth after Cesarean/psychology , Attitude to Health , Female , Humans , Labor, Induced/nursing , Mothers/education , Nurse's Role , Pregnancy , Pregnancy Outcome , Vaginal Birth after Cesarean/nursing , Women's HealthSubject(s)
Attitude to Health , Home Childbirth/nursing , Midwifery/methods , Stereotyping , Vaginal Birth after Cesarean/nursing , Female , Humans , Infant, Newborn , Mothers/psychology , Nurse's Role , Obstetric Labor Complications/nursing , Postnatal Care/methods , Pregnancy , Pregnancy Outcome , Prenatal Care/methodsSubject(s)
Mothers/psychology , Natural Childbirth/nursing , Nurse's Role , Nurse-Patient Relations , Trial of Labor , Vaginal Birth after Cesarean/nursing , Adult , Anecdotes as Topic , Female , Humans , Infant, Newborn , Maternal Behavior/psychology , Natural Childbirth/psychology , Pregnancy , Pregnancy Outcome , Vaginal Birth after Cesarean/psychologySubject(s)
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Midwifery/methods , Uterine Rupture/nursing , Vaginal Birth after Cesarean/nursing , Adult , Extraction, Obstetrical/adverse effects , Female , Humans , Infant, Newborn , Nurse's Role , Pregnancy , Pregnancy Outcome , Uterine Rupture/etiology , Vaginal Birth after Cesarean/adverse effectsSubject(s)
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Midwifery/methods , Uterine Rupture/nursing , Vaginal Birth after Cesarean/nursing , Adult , Extraction, Obstetrical/adverse effects , Female , Humans , Infant, Newborn , Narration , Nurse's Role , Pregnancy , Pregnancy Outcome , Uterine Rupture/etiology , Vaginal Birth after Cesarean/adverse effectsABSTRACT
Descriptive data on nurse-midwifery income, workload, job definitions, employment benefits, and clinical practices are limited. Information about nurse-midwifery practice today is important for the growth of the profession and for future policy initiatives. A survey of nurse-midwives in Connecticut was conducted in 2005. This article reports state-specific data about income, workload, job definitions, employment benefits, and clinical issues, such as vaginal birth after cesarean. Full-time midwives in Connecticut worked an average of 77 hours per week, had a mean salary of 79,554 dollars, and 87% had on-call responsibilities. A "typical" Connecticut midwife had an "average" full-time work week consisting of two 24-hour call days and three 7-hour office days, seeing 19 to 24 patients per office day. Most held Master of Science in Nursing degrees, worked in physician-owned practices, and attended births in hospitals or medical centers. Health insurance, paid sick time, and retirement plans were offered to most respondents. Almost all respondents provide gynecologic, antepartum, and postpartum care, but few offer newborn care. There is significant variation in restrictions on midwives offering vaginal birth after cesarean and on length of scheduled appointments. Data on expanded practices, such as first-assisting caesarean sections and endometrial biopsies, are reported for the first time.