Maternal morbidity and mortality continue to be major public health concerns. With a high-rate of preventability, changes in healthcare systems can reduce the prevalence of these cases. Although, many factors that contribute to diagnostic error in maternal health are unknown, there are feasible solutions, including simulation to both determine the causes of and reduce diagnostic error in maternal health. Awareness and foundational knowledge of diagnostic safety frameworks are required to support this shift in maternal health. More research is needed to identify related factors that contribute to diagnostic error and to determine solutions.
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The Contribution of Diagnostic Errors to Maternal Morbidity and Mortality During and Immediately After Childbirth: State of the Science
Conclusions and Next Steps
Table of Contents
- The Contribution of Diagnostic Errors to Maternal Morbidity and Mortality During and Immediately After Childbirth: State of the Science
- Introduction
- The Contribution of Diagnostic Error to Maternal Mortality and Severe Maternal Morbidity
- Rationale for Improvement Tools
- Research Agenda
- Conclusions and Next Steps
- References
Page last reviewed September 2021
Page originally created September 2021
Internet Citation: Conclusions and Next Steps. Content last reviewed September 2021. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD.
https://www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/issue-briefs/maternal-mortality-5.html
