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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 DisplayedFeldman DS, Bollman DL, Fridman M
Do laborists improve delivery outcomes for laboring women in California community hospitals?
The researchers sought to determine the impact of the laborists staffing model on cesarean rates and maternal morbidity in California community hospitals. They were unable to demonstrate differences in cesarean and maternal childbirth complication rates in community hospitals with and without laborists.
AHRQ-funded; HS020915.
Citation: Feldman DS, Bollman DL, Fridman M .
Do laborists improve delivery outcomes for laboring women in California community hospitals?
Am J Obstet Gynecol 2015 Oct;213(4):587.e1-87.e13. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2015.05.051..
Keywords: Labor and Delivery, Outcomes, Patient Safety, Women
Andrews SE, Alston MJ, Allshouse AA
Does the number of forceps deliveries performed in residency predict use in practice?
The researchers aimed to determine whether a threshold number of forceps deliveries in residency predicts use of forceps in independent practice. They concluded that, although exceeding 13 forceps deliveries made it highly likely that obstetricians would use them in practice, further study is necessary to set goals for a number of resident forceps deliveries that translate into use in practice.
AHRQ-funded; HS022143.
Citation: Andrews SE, Alston MJ, Allshouse AA .
Does the number of forceps deliveries performed in residency predict use in practice?
Am J Obstet Gynecol 2015 Jul;213(1):93.e1-4. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2015.03.025..
Keywords: Labor and Delivery, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Practice Patterns, Training, Women
Camelo Castillo W, Boggess K, Sturmer T
Association of adverse pregnancy outcomes with glyburide vs insulin in women with gestational diabetes.
The purpose of this study was to estimate the risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes among women receiving glyburide compared with insulin for the treatment of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in a US population-based cohort. It found an association between glyburide (compared with insulin) and elevated risk of NICU admission, neonatal hypoglycemia, respiratory distress, birth injury, and large for gestational age in women with GDM.
AHRQ-funded; HS017950.
Citation: Camelo Castillo W, Boggess K, Sturmer T .
Association of adverse pregnancy outcomes with glyburide vs insulin in women with gestational diabetes.
JAMA Pediatr 2015 May;169(5):452-8. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2015.74..
Keywords: Adverse Drug Events (ADE), Adverse Events, Comparative Effectiveness, Diabetes, Labor and Delivery, Maternal Care, Medication, Newborns/Infants, Outcomes, Pregnancy, Women
Metz TD, Allshouse AA, Faucett AM
Validation of a vaginal birth after cesarean delivery prediction model in women with two prior cesarean deliveries.
This study evaluated whether an existing vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) prediction model validated for women with one prior cesarean delivery also accurately predicts the likelihood of VBAC in women with two prior cesarean deliveries. It found that the estimates of VBAC success based on the Maternal-Fetal Medicines Units prediction model are similar to the actual rates observed among women with two prior cesarean deliveries.
AHRQ-funded; HS022143.
Citation: Metz TD, Allshouse AA, Faucett AM .
Validation of a vaginal birth after cesarean delivery prediction model in women with two prior cesarean deliveries.
Obstet Gynecol 2015 Apr;125(4):948-52. doi: 10.1097/aog.0000000000000744..
Keywords: Labor and Delivery, Pregnancy, Women
Marshall NE, Vanderhoeven J, Eden KB
Impact of simulation and team training on postpartum hemorrhage management in non-academic centers.
The researchers conducted a multi-center study to evaluate in situ simulation and team training for postpartum hemorrhage management (PPH) among experienced clinical teams in non-academic hospitals in urban and rural communities. They found that team training significantly improved response times in the management of PPH, including the recognition of PPH, time to administer first medication, performance of uterine massage and time to administer second medication.
AHRQ-funded; HS015800; HS016673.
Citation: Marshall NE, Vanderhoeven J, Eden KB .
Impact of simulation and team training on postpartum hemorrhage management in non-academic centers.
J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2015 Mar;28(5):495-9. doi: 10.3109/14767058.2014.923393..
Keywords: Training, Patient Safety, Labor and Delivery, Women