evaluate the impact of a care bundle (antenatal information to women, manual perineal protection and mediolateral episiotomy when indicated) on obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) rates: Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research Paper, QEUH, UK
Objective
To evaluate the impact of a care bundle (antenatal information to women, manual perineal protection, and mediolateral episiotomy when indicated) on obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) rates.
Design
Multicentre stepped-wedge cluster design.
Setting Sixteen maternity units located in four regions across England, Scotland, and Wales.Objective
To evaluate the impact of a care bundle (antenatal information to women, manual perineal protection, and mediolateral episiotomy when indicated) on obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) rates.
Design
Multicentre stepped-wedge cluster design.
Setting Sixteen maternity units located in four regions across England, Scotland, and Wales.