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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 5 of 5 Research Studies DisplayedBommarito KM, Gross GA, Willers DM
The effect of clinical chorioamnionitis on cesarean delivery in the United States.
This study examined the association of clinical chorioamnionitis on cesarean delivery in a national sample of hospital discharges. It found that women with clinical chorioamnionitis were more likely to have cesarean delivery than those without clinical chorioamnionitis. The risk of cesarean delivery varied significantly by hospital location, teaching status, and U.S. region.
AHRQ-funded; HS019455.
Citation: Bommarito KM, Gross GA, Willers DM .
The effect of clinical chorioamnionitis on cesarean delivery in the United States.
Health Serv Res 2016 Oct;51(5):1879-95. doi: 10.1111/1475-6773.12447.
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Keywords: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Labor and Delivery, Pregnancy, Risk, Women
Cheng ER, Park H, Wisk LE
Examining the link between women's exposure to stressful life events prior to conception and infant and toddler health: the role of birth weight.
The authors suggested a pathway may exist among maternal exposure to stressful life events prior to conception (PSLEs), infant birth weight, and subsequent offspring health. Infant and toddler health outcomes were assessed at 9 and 24 months, including overall health status, special healthcare needs, and severe health conditions. The analysis suggested a chains-of-risk model in which women's exposure to PSLEs increased the risk for giving birth to a very low birth weight infant, adversely affecting infant and toddler health.
AHRQ-funded; HS000063; HS00083.
Citation: Cheng ER, Park H, Wisk LE .
Examining the link between women's exposure to stressful life events prior to conception and infant and toddler health: the role of birth weight.
J Epidemiol Community Health 2016 Mar;70(3):245-52. doi: 10.1136/jech-2015-205848.
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Keywords: Maternal Care, Women, Labor and Delivery, Newborns/Infants, Newborns/Infants
Dublin S, Johnson KE, Walker RL
Trends in elective labor induction for six United States health plans, 2001-2007.
The authors sought to describe trends in labor induction, including elective induction, from 2001 to 2007 for six U.S. health plans and to examine the validity of induction measures derived from birth certificate and health plan data. They found that induction prevalence rose from 28% in 2001 to 32% in 2005, then declined to 29% in 2007, with the trend being similar for subgroups by parity and gestational age. Elective induction prevalence varied considerably across plans.
AHRQ-funded; HS016955.
Citation: Dublin S, Johnson KE, Walker RL .
Trends in elective labor induction for six United States health plans, 2001-2007.
J Womens Health 2014 Nov;23(11):904-11. doi: 10.1089/jwh.2014.4779.
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Keywords: Centers for Education and Research on Therapeutics (CERTs), Health Insurance, Labor and Delivery, Pregnancy, Women
Darney BG, Caughey AB
Elective induction of labor symposium: nomenclature, research methodological issues, and outcomes.
This article focuses on key method issues in studies of elective induction of labor. The authors first identify methodological concerns with the existing literature and discuss each in return. They then review existing evidence about the relationship between elective induction and cesarean delivery.
AHRQ-funded; HS017582
Citation: Darney BG, Caughey AB .
Elective induction of labor symposium: nomenclature, research methodological issues, and outcomes.
Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Jun;57(2):343-62. doi: 10.1097/GRF.0000000000000029..
Keywords: Research Methodologies, Outcomes, Labor and Delivery, Women
Hendrich A, McCoy CK, Gale J
Ascension health's demonstration of full disclosure protocol for unexpected events during labor and delivery shows promise.
This article presents a case study concerning challenges, including physician resistance, to the establishment of a common full disclosure protocol at five labor and delivery demonstration sites. Twenty-seven months after implementation, the rate of full disclosure had increased by 221 percent. Practitioners saw a number of factors as key catalysts for change including consistent and ongoing leadership by local practitioners and hospitals.
AHRQ-funded; HS019608.
Citation: Hendrich A, McCoy CK, Gale J .
Ascension health's demonstration of full disclosure protocol for unexpected events during labor and delivery shows promise.
Health Aff 2014 Jan;33(1):39-45. doi: 10.1377/hlthaff.2013.1009..
Keywords: Adverse Events, Clinician-Patient Communication, Communication, Labor and Delivery, Medical Errors, Medical Liability, Policy, Pregnancy, Women