National variations in operative vaginal deliveries in Ireland

201410 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Niamh Daly · Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital

Sheelagh Bonham · Economic and Social Research Institute

Vicky O’Dwyer · Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital

Clare O’Connor · Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital

Etaoin Kent · Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital

Michael J. Turner · Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital

Abstract

Wide variations were found in both the range of OVD and instrument choice among maternity hospitals in Ireland, raising questions about practice and training in contemporary obstetrics.

Topics & Keywords

Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Maternal and fetal healthcare Global Maternal and Child Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics

Volume 125, Issue 3, pp. 210-213

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2013.12.009

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