A multi-centre quality improvement project to reduce the incidence of obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI): study protocol
Abstract
Third and fourth degree perineal tears, or obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASI), sustained during childbirth can result in anal incontinence and psychosocial problems which require ongoing treatment. Within the English National Health System (NHS) reported rates of OASI have gradually increased. In response, a care bundle was developed incorporating four elements: 1) antenatal information to women, 2) manual perineal protection during all...
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Title
A multi-centre quality improvement project to reduce the incidence of obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI): study protocol
Published Date
Aug 13, 2018
Journal
Volume
18
Issue
1
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