1. Team training for safer birth.
- Author
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Cornthwaite K, Alvarez M, and Siassakos D
- Subjects
- Clinical Competence, Emergencies, Female, Humans, Inservice Training organization & administration, Interdisciplinary Communication, Leadership, Midwifery organization & administration, Obstetrics organization & administration, Pregnancy, Delivery, Obstetric education, Group Processes, Inservice Training methods, Midwifery education, Obstetric Labor Complications therapy, Obstetrics education
- Abstract
Effective and coordinated teamworking is key to achieving safe birth for mothers and babies. Confidential enquiries have repeatedly identified deficiencies in teamwork as factors contributing to poor maternal and neonatal outcomes. The ingredients of a successful multi-professional team are varied, but research has identified some fundamental teamwork behaviours, with good communication, proficient leadership and situational awareness at the heart. Simple, evidence-based methods in teamwork training can be seamlessly integrated into a core, mandatory obstetric emergency training. Training should be an enjoyable, inclusive and beneficial experience for members of staff. Training in teamwork can lead to improved clinical outcomes and better birth experience for women., (Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
- Published
- 2015
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