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Evaluation of criteria-based clinical audit in improving quality of obstetric care in a developing country hospital
Hunyinbo, K. I; Fawole, A. O; Sotiloye, O. S; Otolorin, E. O.
  • Hunyinbo, K. I; s.af
  • Fawole, A. O; s.af
  • Sotiloye, O. S; s.af
  • Otolorin, E. O; s.af
African Journal of Reproductive Health ; 12(3): 59-70, 2008. ilus
Artigo em Inglês | AIM | ID: biblio-1258433
ABSTRACT
Study evaluated criteria­based clinical audit in measuring and improving quality of obstetric care for five life-threatening obstetric complications obstetric haemorrhage, eclampsia, genital tract infections, obstructed labor and uterine rupture. Clinical management of 65 patients was audited using a 'before (Phase I) and after (Phase II)' audit cycle design using standard criteria. Following Phase I, areas in need of improvement were identified; mechanisms for improving quality of care were identified and implemented. Overall care of the complications improved significantly in obstetric haemorrhage (61 to 81%, p = 0.000), eclampsia (54.3 to 90%, p=0.00), obstructed labour (81.7 to 93.5%, p<0.001) and genital tract sepsis (66 to 85.2%, p < 0.01). Clinical monitoring, drug use, and urgent attention by senior medial staff also improved significantly after intervention. Criteria-based clinical audit is feasible and acceptable for improving management of life-threatening obstetric complications. Its application is recommended in health institutions in developing countries (Afr J Reprod Health 2008; 12[3]59-70)
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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: AIM (África) Assunto principal: Qualidade da Assistência à Saúde / Auditoria Clínica / Complicações do Trabalho de Parto / Obstetrícia Tipo de estudo: Estudo prognóstico Idioma: Inglês Revista: African Journal of Reproductive Health Ano de publicação: 2008 Tipo de documento: Artigo

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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: AIM (África) Assunto principal: Qualidade da Assistência à Saúde / Auditoria Clínica / Complicações do Trabalho de Parto / Obstetrícia Tipo de estudo: Estudo prognóstico Idioma: Inglês Revista: African Journal of Reproductive Health Ano de publicação: 2008 Tipo de documento: Artigo