2022
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0000225
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Implementation and evaluation of obstetric early warning systems in tertiary care hospitals in Nigeria

Abstract: Obstetric Early Warning Systems (EWS) use combined clinical observations to predict increased risk of deterioration and alert health workers to institute actions likely to improve outcomes. The objective of this study was to explore the experience of health workers about the implementation of an obstetric EWS and assess its effectiveness as an alternative clinical monitoring method compared to standard practice. This mixed-method study included obstetric admissions (n = 2400) to inpatient wards between 01/08/2… Show more

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“…As is known, pregnancy is associated with many physiological changes involving cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and hematological system, and most of these changes can be re ected by the parameters of vital signs (HR, BP, RR, temperature, and mental status) [2][3][4]. Obstetric early warning systems are predictive models for early identi cation of women at risk, which rely on a phase of partial decompensation in physiology as a window of opportunity to intervene and prevent deterioration [5][6][7][8].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…As is known, pregnancy is associated with many physiological changes involving cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and hematological system, and most of these changes can be re ected by the parameters of vital signs (HR, BP, RR, temperature, and mental status) [2][3][4]. Obstetric early warning systems are predictive models for early identi cation of women at risk, which rely on a phase of partial decompensation in physiology as a window of opportunity to intervene and prevent deterioration [5][6][7][8].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%