Characteristics and outcomes associated with multiple triage visits among patients with suspected preterm labor or preterm premature rupture of membranes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hospital-based obstetrical triage units frequently serve as an extension to outpatient care. Evaluation of the burden of preterm birth (PTB) typically focuses on the delivery and neonatal periods, while antepartum health care utilization related to risk of PTB is seldom reported.

Objective

To identify the characteristics and outcomes associated with multiple triage visits among patients with suspected preterm labor (PTL) or preterm premature rupture of membranes (pPROM).

Study design

Secondary analysis of a retrospective cohort study of all triage visits from 20 0/7 through 34 6/7 weeks gestation on randomly selected dates in 2019 at 34 hospitals across the US. Those in whom the reason for the visit was suspected PTL or pPROM and who were subsequently disch

SUBMITTER: Hamilton JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12538046 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature