1
|
Laderas Díaz E, Rodríguez‐Almagro J, Picón Rodríguez R, Martínez Galiano JM, Martínez Rodríguez S, Hernández‐Martínez A. Midwives' approach to the prevention and repair of obstetric perineal trauma in Spain. Nurs Open 2024; 11:e2160. [PMID: 38660722 PMCID: PMC11043828 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.2160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
Abstract
AIM Different clinical practice guidelines include recommendations on how to prevent and repair obstetric perineal trauma, as well as the use of episiotomy. To evaluate the variability in midwives' professional practices for preventing and repairing perineal trauma, as well as the professional factors that may be associated with the restrictive use of episiotomy. DESIGN Observational cross-sectional study. METHODS Three hundred five midwives completed an anonymous questionnaire developed by the authors and distributed across various midwifery scientific societies. The main outcomes measured were the frequencies of adopting specific practices related to perineal injury prevention and repair, episiotomy technique and restrictive episiotomy use (<10%). Odds ratios (OR) and adjusted odds ratios (aOR) with 95% confidence intervals were estimated. RESULTS Intrapartum perineal massage was not normally used by 253 (83%) of midwives, and 186 (61%) applied compresses soaked in warm water to the perineum. Regarding episiotomy, there was a great deal of variability, noting that 129 (42.3%) adopted a restrictive use of this procedure, 125 (41%) performed it between 10% and 20%, while 51 midwives (16.7%) performed it in more than 20% of cases. In addition, 165 (54.1%) midwives followed an incision angle of 60º. Concerning tears, 155 (50.8%) usually sutured first-degree tears and 273 (89.5%) always sutured second-degree tears. Midwives attending home births (aOR = 6.5; 95% CI: 2.69-15.69), working at a teaching hospital (aOR = 3.69; 95% CI: 1.39-9.84), and the ones who recently completed their professional training (aOR = 3.58; 95% CI: 1.46-8.79) were significantly more likely to adopt a restrictive use of episiotomy. CONCLUSIONS There is a significant variability in Spanish midwives' practices for preventing and repairing perineal tears. Moreover, the restrictive use of episiotomy is associated with midwives attending home births, working in teaching hospitals and having recent professional training. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION No patient or public contribution.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Estíbaliz Laderas Díaz
- Department of Obstetrics & GynecologyLa Mancha Centro General HospitalAlcázar de San Juan, Ciudad RealSpain
| | - Julián Rodríguez‐Almagro
- Department of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Ciudad Real Faculty of NursingUniversity of Castilla‐La ManchaCiudad RealSpain
| | - Rafael Picón Rodríguez
- Department of General and Digestive SurgerySanta Bárbara HospitalPuertollano, Ciudad RealSpain
| | - Juan Miguel Martínez Galiano
- Department of NursingJaen UniversityJaenSpain
- Consortium for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP)MadridSpain
| | - Sandra Martínez Rodríguez
- Department of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Ciudad Real Faculty of NursingUniversity of Castilla‐La ManchaCiudad RealSpain
| | - Antonio Hernández‐Martínez
- Department of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Ciudad Real Faculty of NursingUniversity of Castilla‐La ManchaCiudad RealSpain
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Gyhagen M, Ellström Engh M, Husslein H, Koelbl H, Nilsson IEK, Schulz J, Wagg A, Milsom I. Temporal trends in obstetric anal sphincter injury from the first vaginal delivery in Austria, Canada, Norway, and Sweden. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2021; 100:1969-1976. [PMID: 34435349 DOI: 10.1111/aogs.14244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2021] [Revised: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASI) are severe complications that can cause considerable short- and long-term morbidity. Austria, Canada, Norway, and Sweden have similar socio-economic characteristics, and all four countries have access to national birth registers. In this study, we hypothesized that the incidence of OASI should be very similar for different obstetric scenarios in these four countries. Therefore, the aim was to compare the incidence of OASI in these four countries in primiparous women, with spontaneous or instrumental delivery (vacuum or forceps), and in women with a first vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC). MATERIAL AND METHODS Aggregated data on 1 933 930 vaginally delivered primiparous women and women with VBAC were retrieved from the birth registers gathered in Austria, Canada, Norway, and Sweden. The annual rate of OASI (ICD-10 codes O70.2-O70.3) was presented as the percentage of women with a spontaneous delivery, vacuum or forceps delivery, and a VBAC during the period 2004-2016. RESULTS The incidence of OASI varied considerably between countries and over time. Canada and Sweden had the highest rates, and Austria and Norway the lowest. In Norway, the rate of OASI decreased consistently for all types of deliveries after introducing a perineal protection program in 2004 (p < 0.001). During vacuum delivery, the incidence of OASI varied between countries from 4.1% to 15.5% across the study period. In Canada and Norway, the rate of OASI after a forceps delivery was similar in 2004 at ~20% and with differing trajectories to 24.3% (β 0.49) and 6.2% (β -1.15) (trend, all p < 0.001) in 2016. CONCLUSIONS This comparative register study suggests that there may be considerable potential for lowering the incidence of OASI. The perineal protection program implemented by Norway has been successful. Each country should critically, without prejudice, analyze their current clinical practices and rate of OASI and consider the best preventive strategy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Maria Gyhagen
- Gothenburg Continence Research Center, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy at Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Södra Älvsborgs Hospital, Borås, Sweden
| | - Marie Ellström Engh
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Akershus University Hospital, and Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
| | - Heinrich Husslein
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
| | - Heinz Koelbl
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
| | - Ida E K Nilsson
- Gothenburg Continence Research Center, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy at Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Södra Älvsborgs Hospital, Borås, Sweden
| | - Jane Schulz
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
| | - Adrian Wagg
- Gothenburg Continence Research Center, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy at Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden.,Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
| | - Ian Milsom
- Gothenburg Continence Research Center, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy at Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Ginath S, Alcalay M, Ben Ami M, Bssam Abbas Y, Cohen G, Condrea A, Feit H, Gershi H, Gold R, Goldschmidt E, Gordon D, Groutz A, Lavy Y, Levy G, Lowenstein L, Marcus N, Padoa A, Samuelof A, Tevet A, Weintraub AY. The impact of a nationwide hands-on workshop on the diagnostic rates and management of obstetrical anal sphincter Injuries in Israel. Colorectal Dis 2020; 22:1677-1685. [PMID: 32583513 DOI: 10.1111/codi.15220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2020] [Accepted: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
Abstract
AIM The aim was to evaluate the influence of a half day, hands-on, workshop on the detection and repair of obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIs). METHOD Starting in February 2011, hands-on workshops for the diagnosis and repair of OASIs were delivered by trained urogynaecologists in departments of tertiary medical centres in Israel. The structure of the hands-on workshop resembles the workshop organized at the International Urogynecological Association annual conferences. Participants included medical staff, midwives and surgical residents from each medical centre. We collected data regarding the rate of OASIs, 1 year before and 1 year following the workshop, in 11 medical centres. The study population was composed of parturients with the following inclusion criteria: singleton pregnancy, vertex presentation and vaginal delivery. Pre-viable preterm gestations (< 24 weeks), birth weight < 500 g, stillborn, and those with major congenital anomalies, multifoetal pregnancies, breech presentations and caesarean deliveries were excluded from the analysis. RESULTS In the reviewed centres, 70 663 (49.3%) women delivered prior to the workshop (pre-workshop group) and 72 616 (50.7%) women delivered following the workshop (post-workshop group). Third- or fourth-degree perineal tears occurred in 248 women (0.35%) before the workshop, and in 328 (0.45%) following the workshop, a significant increase of 28.7% (P = 0.002). The increase in diagnosis was significant also in women with third-degree tears alone, 226 women (0.32%) before the workshop and 298 (0.41%) following the workshop, an increase of 28.3% (P = 0.005). CONCLUSION The detection rate of OASIs has significantly increased following the hands-on workshop. The implementation of such programmes is crucial for increasing awareness and detection rates of OASI following vaginal deliveries.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- S Ginath
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Edith Wolfson Medical Center, Holon, Israel.,Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
| | - M Alcalay
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel
| | - M Ben Ami
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baruch Padeh Medical Center, Poriya, Israel.,Azrieli Faculty of Medicine in the Galilee, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel
| | - Y Bssam Abbas
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baruch Padeh Medical Center, Poriya, Israel.,Azrieli Faculty of Medicine in the Galilee, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel
| | - G Cohen
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bnei Zion Medical Center, Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Haifa, Israel
| | - A Condrea
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Edith Wolfson Medical Center, Holon, Israel.,Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
| | - H Feit
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Edith Wolfson Medical Center, Holon, Israel.,Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
| | - H Gershi
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayanei HaYeshua Medical Center, Bnei Brak, Israel
| | - R Gold
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Lis Maternity Hospital, Tel Aviv, Israel
| | - E Goldschmidt
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bnei Zion Medical Center, Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Haifa, Israel
| | - D Gordon
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Lis Maternity Hospital, Tel Aviv, Israel
| | - A Groutz
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Lis Maternity Hospital, Tel Aviv, Israel
| | - Y Lavy
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hadassah Mount Scopus, Jerusalem, Israel.,Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel
| | - G Levy
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayanei HaYeshua Medical Center, Bnei Brak, Israel
| | - L Lowenstein
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel.,Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Haifa, Israel
| | - N Marcus
- Azrieli Faculty of Medicine in the Galilee, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rivka Ziv Medical Center, Safed, Israel
| | - A Padoa
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yitzhak Shamir Medical Center, Tsrifin, Israel
| | - A Samuelof
- Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
| | - A Tevet
- Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
| | - A Y Weintraub
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Soroka University Medical Center, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Gómez-Cedillo A, Nieto S, Isla R, Villegas Y, Muñoz E. Obstetric anal sphicnter injury in a Spanish hospital. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2020; 255:242-246. [PMID: 33256921 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2020.08.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2020] [Revised: 08/06/2020] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Estimation of the prevalence of obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASIS) in our environment and study of the associated risk factors. STUDY DESING A retrospective observational study of cases and controls of assisted deliveries at the Severo Ochoa University Hospital of Leganés during the period from January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2017. A total of 88 OASIS diagnosed in the study period is compared with a randomly selected group of 181 controls of similar characteristics, vaginal births of cephalic of 36 weeks gestation or more, occurring during the same period. RESULTS During the study period, a total of 8160 deliveries were attended in our hospital, of which 6187 were vaginal and we diagnosed a total of 88 OASIS at the time of delivery. The prevalence of OASIS is 1.07 % for total births and 1.42 % for total vaginal deliveries. In the case-control study, the univariate analysis shows statistical significance for nulliparity (OR 3.84; 95 % CI 2.155-6.834; p < 0.001), instrumental delivery (OR 8.73; 95 % CI 4.706-16.2016; p < 0.001), occipital posterior position (OR 7.23; 95 % CI 2.535-20.633; p < 0.001), long duration of the second stage of labor (OR 1.99; IC95 % 1,159-3,438; p 0.01), episiotomy (OR 3.51; 95 % CI 1,956-6,309; p < 0.001) and OBGYN labor assistant (<0.001). When performing the multivariate analysis, forceps delivery (OR19.68), Thierry spatulas delivery (OR 8.15), vacuum delivery (OR 2.74), nulliparity (OR 2.56) and fetal weight in grams (OR 1.12) remain significant in the final model. CONCLUSION The main risk factors for the onset of OASIS are instrumental delivery, nulliparity and fetal birth weight.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- A Gómez-Cedillo
- Hospital Universitario Severo Ochoa de Leganés, Madrid, Spain.
| | - S Nieto
- Hospital Universitario Severo Ochoa de Leganés, Madrid, Spain
| | - R Isla
- Hospital Universitario Severo Ochoa de Leganés, Madrid, Spain
| | - Y Villegas
- Hospital Universitario Severo Ochoa de Leganés, Madrid, Spain
| | - E Muñoz
- Hospital Universitario Severo Ochoa de Leganés, Madrid, Spain
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Carroll L, Sheehy L, Doherty J, O'Brien D, Brosnan M, Cronin M, Dougan N, Coughlan B, Kirwan C. Perineal management: Midwives' confidence and educational needs. Midwifery 2020; 90:102817. [PMID: 32805592 DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2020.102817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2020] [Revised: 07/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE The overall aim of this study was to collate information to inform the updating of a perineal management educational programme for midwives. This paper explores midwives' confidence and educational needs in managing the woman's perineum during the second stage of labour, focusing on future quality initiatives to improve midwives' experiences and expertise in the prevention of perineal trauma during birth. DESIGN A mixed-methods sequential exploratory design was used. PARTICIPANTS AND SETTING Midwives and clinical midwife managers assisting with births in the labour ward of a large urban university stand-alone maternity hospital in the Republic of Ireland with approximately 9,000 births per year participated in the study. MEASUREMENTS A questionnaire and two focus groups were used to collect the data. FINDINGS Fifty-two midwives from a total of 64 eligible labour ward midwives completed the questionnaire, a response rate of 81.2%. Midwives indicated that perineal management workshops did not cover prevention of perineal trauma, and mainly focused on suturing and repair of the perineum. The majority of midwives (85%) indicated that they would like further education on the prevention of perineal trauma. Higher levels of confidence in making a decision to perform an episiotomy, infiltrating the perineum and at performing an episiotomy were reported in experienced midwives. Midwives want improved and additional education in the management of women's perinea during the second stage of labour and made various recommendations regarding the content, format, timing and frequency of the workshop. Suggestions for further education included techniques for preventing perineal trauma during labour and birth and how to perform an episiotomy. KEY CONCLUSIONS This study provides key insights into midwives' confidence and educational needs in relation to managing the woman's perineum during the second stage of labour. The findings from this study demonstrates the appetite of midwives for additional education in the area of perineal management, particularly prevention strategies. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Midwives play an essential role in reducing the rates of perineal trauma through regular education. It is therefore important that midwives keep up to date with the best available evidence. Updating existing perineal management educational programmes that are tailor made to midwives' needs could not only improve clinical skills and perineal protection techniques but also midwives' confidence in decision making. The overall aim is to reduce perineal trauma in women having a spontaneous vaginal birth.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lorraine Carroll
- School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems, University College Dublin, Ireland.
| | | | | | - Denise O'Brien
- School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems, University College Dublin, Ireland
| | | | | | | | - Barbara Coughlan
- School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems, University College Dublin, Ireland
| | - Ciara Kirwan
- School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems, University College Dublin, Ireland
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
The effects of a severe perineal trauma prevention program in an Australian tertiary hospital: An observational study. Women Birth 2019; 33:e371-e376. [PMID: 31537498 DOI: 10.1016/j.wombi.2019.07.301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2019] [Revised: 07/30/2019] [Accepted: 07/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Severe perineal trauma during childbirth is associated with significant morbidity and rates internationally, are on the rise. AIMS To determine the impact of a prevention program on severe perineal trauma in a nulliparous population at a tertiary hospital in Australia. METHODS Routinely collected maternity data were used comparing outcomes in two time periods; two years before and two years after the introduction of the program. Categorical data were compared using the Chi Squared statistic and continuous data Student's t-test. Logistic regression examined the association between independent and dependent variables using unadjusted and adjusted odds ratios, with 95% confidence intervals and p -values with significance set at 0.05. The main outcome of interest is severe perineal trauma. RESULTS The proportion of women in this nulliparous population experiencing severe perineal trauma during vaginal birth decreased from 8.8% in the first time period to 5.6% in the second. Reductions were achieved in all modes of vaginal birth but were most pronounced in vacuum births. Rates of episiotomy increased between time periods and further analysis found that this was protective of severe perineal trauma in all modes of birth for women of Asian country of birth and only in forceps birth for non-Asian women. Factors found to contribute to severe perineal trauma in this population were Asian country of birth, neonatal weight ≥4000gm, forceps birth and maternal age. CONCLUSIONS The prevention program is associated with reduced rates of severe perineal trauma. The challenge for the service is to maintain this positive change.
Collapse
|
7
|
Elvander C, Ahlberg M, Edqvist M, Stephansson O. Severe perineal trauma among women undergoing vaginal birth after cesarean delivery: A population-based cohort study. Birth 2019; 46:379-386. [PMID: 30350424 DOI: 10.1111/birt.12402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2018] [Revised: 09/18/2018] [Accepted: 09/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND To examine risk of severe perineal trauma among nulliparous women and those undergoing vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC). METHODS This is a population-based cohort study of all births to women with their two first consecutive singleton pregnancies in Stockholm-Gotland Sweden between 2008 and 2014. Risk of severe perineal trauma was compared between nulliparous women and those undergoing VBAC with severe perineal trauma being the main outcome measure. Associations between indication and timing of primary cesarean delivery and risk of severe perineal trauma in subsequent vaginal birth were analyzed using Poisson regression analysis. RESULTS The rate of severe perineal trauma among nulliparous women and those undergoing VBAC was 7.0% and 12.3%, respectively. Compared with nulliparous women, those undergoing VBAC were significantly older, had a shorter stature, and gave birth in a non-upright position to heavier infants with larger head circumferences. The rate of instrumental vaginal delivery among nulliparous women and those undergoing VBAC was 19.3% and 20.2%, respectively (P = 0.331). An increased risk of severe perineal trauma remained after adjustments among those undergoing VBAC (adjusted risk ratio 1.42, 95% CI 1.23-1.63). Level of risk was not associated with indication (dystocia or signs of fetal distress) of primary cesarean delivery, nor how far the woman had progressed in labor (fully dilated versus planned cesarean delivery) before delivering by cesarean. CONCLUSIONS Compared with nulliparous women, those undergoing VBAC are at increased risk of severe perineal trauma, irrespective of indication and timing of primary cesarean delivery.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Charlotte Elvander
- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Department of Medicine, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
| | - Mia Ahlberg
- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Department of Medicine, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska University Hospital Solna, Stockholm, Sweden
| | - Malin Edqvist
- Department of Health Science, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
| | - Olof Stephansson
- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Department of Medicine, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska University Hospital Solna, Stockholm, Sweden
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Incidence of Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries After Training to Protect the Perineum. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg 2019; 24:126-129. [PMID: 29474285 DOI: 10.1097/spv.0000000000000506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASISs) are a devastating postpartum complication; reducing rates is paramount to improving quality of care. In Norway, implementation of a perineal protection program decreased the incidence of OASIS by 48%. We sought to assess impact on OASIS rates following a similar program. METHODS This institutional review board-approved, retrospective cohort study was performed in an academic hospital system. The periods of analysis were November 2014 through October 2015 for the preintervention arm and November 2015 through October 2016 for the postintervention arm. From November 2 to 6, 2015, 2 Norwegian experts conducted a didactic and hands-on, on-site workshop focusing on perineal protection. The experts were then present on labor and delivery wards to reinforce perineal protection in live deliveries. Teachings were emphasized at departmental meetings for the remainder of the year. Data were extracted from electronic medical records and manually audited. RESULTS The rate of vaginal delivery was similar among both periods (6504 and 6650; P = 0.059). Obstetric anal sphincter injury rates decreased from 211 (3.2%) preintervention to 189 (2.8%) after the workshop. Although this represented 32 fewer injuries, it was not statistically significant (P = 0.179). Obstetric anal sphincter injuries following forceps-assisted deliveries did decline significantly from 103 (28%) to 81 (21%) (P = 0.014). In addition, incidence of fourth-degree lacerations during resident deliveries decreased significantly from 10 (0.6%) to 3 (0.2%) (P = 0.047). CONCLUSIONS An educational workshop focusing on perineal support was not associated with a significant reduction in overall OASIS rates. Nevertheless, decreased forceps-related OASIS and fourth-degree lacerations rates support positive influence of the intervention.
Collapse
|
9
|
Affiliation(s)
- Mary Steen
- Professor of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of South Australia
| | - Monica Diaz
- Research and clinical midwife, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of South Australia and Women and Children's Hospital, Adelaide
| |
Collapse
|