Audit and feedback using the Robson classification to reduce caesarean section rates: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In most regions worldwide, caesarean section (CS) rates are increasing. In these settings, new strategies are needed to reduce CS rates.

Objectives

To identify, critically appraise and synthesise studies using the Robson classification as a system to categorise and analyse data in clinical audit cycles to reduce CS rates.

Search strategy

Medline, Embase, CINAHL and LILACS were searched from 2001 to 2016.

Selection criteria

Studies reporting use of the Robson classification to categorise and analyse data in clinical audit cycles to reduce CS rates.

Data collection

Data on study design, interventions used, CS rates, and perinatal outcomes were extracted.

Results

Of 385 citations, 30 were assessed for full text review and six studies, cond

SUBMITTER: Boatin AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5763379 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature