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A comparison of labour and birth outcomes in Jordan with WHO guidelines: a descriptive study using a new birth record

Khresheh, Rehma, Homer, Caroline and Barclay, Lesley M. (2009). A comparison of labour and birth outcomes in Jordan with WHO guidelines: a descriptive study using a new birth record. Midwifery,25(6):e11-e18.

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Title A comparison of labour and birth outcomes in Jordan with WHO guidelines: a descriptive study using a new birth record
Author Khresheh, Rehma
Homer, Caroline
Barclay, Lesley M.
Journal Name Midwifery
Publication Date 2009
Volume Number 25
Issue Number 6
ISSN 0266-6138   (check CDU catalogue open catalogue search in new window)
Scopus ID 2-s2.0-70449097985
Start Page e11
End Page e18
Total Pages 8
Place of Publication United Kingdom
Publisher Churchill Livingstone
Field of Research 321101 Midwifery
Abstract Aim: to examine data collected during the testing of a new birth record in Jordan from 1 July to 31 August 2004, and to compare these practices with guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) and evidence-based recommendations. This was part of a larger study that used an action research approach to engage practitioners in implementation of the new record. Design: descriptive, comparative design. Setting: three Ministry of Health hospitals in Jordan. Participants: the birth records of 1254 mothers and babies were used. Measurements: data on selected labour and birth practices were collected from the records. Comparisons were made using recognised evidence-based guidelines. Findings: the rates of a number of labour and birth practices were inappropriately high, and differed from WHO guidelines and evidence-based recommendations. The rates of augmentation of labour (46%) and episiotomy (53%) were particularly high, and seem to be in excess of the WHO recommendations, which state that neither of these practices should be undertaken routinely. Implications for practice: information on labour and birth practices can assist clinicians working in these three hospitals to reflect upon their care and outcomes. Clinicians may be able to use this information to change practice to improve care for women and babies. Organisational support and clinical leadership are necessary in order to provide health professionals with time and resources to access research data and undertake comparisons that can lead to health service and system-level improvement.
Keywords Action research
Clinical data
Evidence-based practice
Normal birth
DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2007.10.007   (check subscription with CDU E-Gateway service for CDU Staff and Students  check subscription with CDU E-Gateway in new window)
 
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