Northern Clinical School: Recent submissions
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Variation in hospital caesarean section rates for preterm births
Published 2015-01-01Background: Evidence about optimal mode of delivery for preterm birth is lacking and there is thought to be considerable variation in practice. Objective: To assess whether variation in hospital preterm caesarean section ...Open AccessArticle, Letter -
Ascertaining severe perineal trauma and associated risk factors by comparing birth data with multiple sources
Published 2015-01-01Objectives Population data are often used to monitor severe perineal trauma trends and association of risk factors. Within NSW, two different datasets can be used; the Perinatal Data Collection (‘birth’ data), or a linked ...Open AccessArticle -
Obstetric anal sphincter injury rates among primiparous women with different modes of vaginal delivery
Published 2015-01-01Objective: To determine whether OASI rates are increasing at equal rates among different vaginal birth modes. Methods: Using New South Wales (NSW) linked population data, the overall yearly OASI rates were determined among ...Open AccessArticle -
Perineal management techniques among midwives at five hospitals in New South Wales – A cross-sectional survey
Published 2015-01-01Background: Midwives are reported to have changed from ‘hands on’ to ‘hands poised or off’ approaches at birth at the same time as obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIs) are increasing. As perineal management details ...Open AccessArticle -
Supporting research translation through partnership
Published 2016-03-01This paper provides a brief introduction to research translation in health care and three essential building blocks that support the process of using evidence to inform health policy and practice: partnerships, system ...Open AccessArticle