Impact of a quality improvement project to reduce the rate of obstetric anal sphincter injury: a multicentre study with a stepped-wedge design.

CONCLUSIONS: The implementation of this care bundle reduced OASI rates without affecting caesarean section rates or episiotomy use. These findings demonstrate its potential for reducing perineal trauma during childbirth. TWEETABLE ABSTRACT: OASI Care Bundle reduced severe perineal tear rates without affecting caesarean section rates or episiotomy use. PMID: 33426798 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33426798?dopt=Abstract

Source: BJOG : An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - January 12, 2021 Category: OBGYN Authors: Gurol-Urganci I, Bidwell P, Sevdalis N, Silverton L, Novis V, Freeman R, Hellyer A, van der Meulen J, Thakar R Tags: BJOG Source Type: research