Impact of simulation training on the management of shoulder dystocia and incidence of permanent brachial plexus birth injury: An observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To study the impact of shoulder dystocia (SD) simulation training on the management of SD and the incidence of permanent brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI).

Design

Retrospective observational study.

Setting

Helsinki University Women's Hospital, Finland.

Sample

Deliveries with SD.

Methods

Multi-professional, regular and systematic simulation training for obstetric emergencies began in 2015, and SD was one of the main themes. A study was conducted to assess changes in SD management and the incidence of permanent BPBI. The study period was from 2010 to 2019; years 2010-2014 were considered the pre-training period and years 2015-2019 were considered the post-training period.

Main outcome measures

The primary outcome measure was the incidenc

SUBMITTER: Kaijomaa M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10087175 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature