Construction and pilot test of a set of indicators to assess the implementation and effectiveness of the who safe childbirth checklist.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the "Safe Childbirth Checklist (SCC) Collaboration" in 2012. The SCC is designed to contribute to quality care by providing reminders of evidence-based practices for the prevention and management of the leading causes of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. However, indicators to monitor the implementation and effectiveness of the SCC have not been defined. This study aimed to produce and pilot test a set of valid, reliable and feasible indicators to assess the implementation and effectiveness of the SCC, with an emphasis on best practices. METHODS:As part of the WHO Collaboration, the SCC was adapted to the Mexican context, and a set of indicators was developed to assess the SCC use and adherence to SCC-related best practic

SUBMITTER: Saturno-Hernandez PJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5946578 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature