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Effect of hands-on training for residents on their performance and confidence in performing vacuum extraction assisted delivery

Completed
Conditions
Assisted delivery by vacuum extraction
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Registration Number
ISRCTN14881435
Lead Sponsor
Helsinki University Hospital
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
800
Inclusion Criteria

Patients:
1. Female
2. All mothers who have had an vacuum extraction delivery performed by a resident, regardless of indication, at the delivery units of Helsinki University Hospital

Residents:
Working in a Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics in a participating hospital.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients:
1. Mothers who's vacuum extraction assisted delivery was performed by a specialist obstetrician or gynecologist
2. Inadequate language skills to fill in the form (in Finnish or Swedish)

Residents:
None

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
1. Performance in vacuum assisted delivery is measured using an OSATS-type structured form for every performed vacuum extraction done within 1 month prior and post intervention<br>2. Grade of anxiety and confidence experienced by the resident using a structured questionnaire immediately after every performed vacuum extraction within 1 month prior and post intervention<br>3. Mother's experience of security, trust and communication during the assisted delivery a questionnaire at 2 days after delivery
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
1. Vaginal tear rate is determined by reviewing patient notes of tear evaluation done immediately post-partum<br>2. Condition of the newborn is determined by reviewing patient notes. Evaluation of newborn is done according to general practice 1-10min post partum (Apgar points and umbilical cord blood pH).<br>
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