Key result
Task shifting for emergency obstetric surgery by training district teams increased the rate of interventions, although unmet needs persisted and implementation faced systemic obstacles.
Why the study?
Does task shifting to train district teams in emergency obstetric surgery improve obstetric intervention rates and outcomes in Senegal?
Population
District hospitals in three districts in Senegal, including key informants, community members, and final…
Design
Other
Follow-up
2001 to 2006
Authors
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May increase emergency obstetric interventions via task shifting; leaves open questions on team retention and program sustainability.
Observational
Yes
Does task shifting to train district teams in emergency obstetric surgery improve obstetric intervention rates and outcomes in Senegal?
Task shifting for emergency obstetric surgery to general practitioners and assistants in Senegal increased intervention rates but faced significant implementation and retention barriers.
Brouwere et al. (2009) conducted an observational in Emergency obstetric surgery need. Task shifting for emergency obstetric surgery (training district teams) was evaluated on Trends in rates of major obstetric interventions, outcomes in newborns and mothers. Task shifting for emergency obstetric surgery by training district teams increased the rate of interventions, although unmet needs persisted and implementation faced systemic obstacles.
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