Exploring the reporting standards of RCTs involving invasive procedures for assisted vaginal birth: a systematic review

Assisted vaginal birth (AVB) is an invasive procedure that, in skilled hands, can markedly improve maternal and neonatal outcomes arising from complications in the second stage of labour [1]. Typically, AVB involves the use of devices such as forceps or ventouse and, more recently, new devices [2]. Well-designed randomised controlled trials (RCTs) are essential for assessing the effectiveness of invasive procedures such as AVB, thereby enabling clinicians to make evidence-based decisions about whether to introduce them in routine practice.
Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Review article Source Type: research