Key result
The FIGO 2015 cardiotocography classification system yielded suboptimal interobserver agreement (κ=0.38), similar to NICE 2007 (κ=0.37) and NICE 2014 (κ=0.34) guidelines.
Why the study?
Does the FIGO 2015 cardiotocography classification system improve interobserver agreement compared to NICE 2007 and 2014 guidelines among labor ward staff?
Cross-Sectional (n=21)
No
Does the FIGO 2015 cardiotocography classification system improve interobserver agreement compared to NICE 2007 and 2014 guidelines among labor ward staff?
Absolute Event Rate: 0.38% vs 0.37%
The FIGO 2015 cardiotocography classification system offers favorable agreement scores and perceived ease of use compared to NICE guidelines, though overall interobserver agreement remains suboptimal.
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Suboptimal interobserver agreement persists across CTG systems; supports preference for FIGO 2015 but leaves open impact on outcomes.
Bhatia et al. (2017) conducted a cross-sectional in Intrapartum cardiotocography (n=21). FIGO 2015 guidelines vs. NICE 2007 and NICE 2014 guidelines was evaluated on Interobserver agreement (κ values). The FIGO 2015 cardiotocography classification system yielded suboptimal interobserver agreement (κ=0.38), similar to NICE 2007 (κ=0.37) and NICE 2014 (κ=0.34) guidelines.
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