Implementation of the NPMS Obstetric Hemorrhage Bundle at a Tertiary Center: Utilization of the Delphi Method

Brigham and Women's Hospital38 enrolled

Overview

The National Partnership for Maternal Safety (NPMS) developed an obstetric hemorrhage consensus bundle to provide every United States birthing facility consistent, validated practice guidelines. To facilitate implementation of each element of this bundle at the participants large tertiary center, the investigators utilized the Delphi method to identify deficiencies, perceived barriers to implementation, and multidisciplinary consensus on changes with high feasibility and impact on patient care.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Pregnancy Hemorrhage Postpartum Hemorrhage

Interventions

Eligibility

Sex: ALLHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * ≥ five years of experience on the L\&D unit * current employment on the L\&D unit \> 20h per week * prior involvement in clinical obstetric hemorrhage situations Exclusion Criteria: * none

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Questionnaire of Obstetric Hemorrhage Bundle Components not Currently Adequately Implemented

Time frame: 4 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

Questionnaire of Perceived Barriers to Implementation of Obstetric Hemorrhage Bundle Components