The use of episiotomy in obstetrical care: a systematic review.
نویسندگان
چکیده
Outcomes assessed in the review Studies that assessed relevant postpartum and longer term outcomes were eligible for inclusion. Postpartum outcomes included pain, need for suturing, blood loss or transfusion, infection, wound breakdown, satisfaction with birth experience, incontinence and sexual concerns and/or dysfunction. Longer term outcomes included pelvic floor defects, incontinence and deficits in sexual function.
منابع مشابه
فراوانی اپی زیوتومی و عوامل مرتبط با آن
Background and purpose: Despite routine episiotomy is questioned in specialized midwifery books for more than a decade , this method is still routinely performed in Iran . In addition to increasing health care costs it will increase the workload of nursing and midwifery . This study was done with the aim of determining the frequency of episiotomy and its related factors in a labor ward in Sar...
متن کاملFactors influencing the use of episiotomy during vaginal delivery in South Eastern Nigeria.
BACKGROUND Given considerable evidence that routine episiotomy increases maternal morbidity and without evidence to support maternal or neonatal benefit, has episiotomy use changed among health care providers? To date, very limited information exists relating to the past and current practice of episiotomy in many developing countries. OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence of episiotomy at Aba...
متن کاملA systematic review comparing continuity of midwifery care with standard maternity services.
OBJECTIVE To review randomised controlled trials of alternative maternity services characterised by continuity of midwifery care. METHODS A systematic review of randomised controlled trials, analysed on an intention to treat basis, in which the study intervention was characterised by a midwife or small group of midwives providing care from early pregnancy to the postnatal period (defined as t...
متن کاملFactors Influencing the Use of Prenatal Care: A Systematic Review
Background & aim: Prenatal care is a key strategy for achieving public health goals, primary healthcare objectives, and the Millennium Development Goals. The aim of this study was to investigate the factors influencing the use of prenatal care services in order to design suitable interventions and promote the use of these services. Methods:In this systematic quantitative literature review, stud...
متن کاملA randomized control trial evaluating the prevalence of obstetrical anal sphincter injuries in primigravida in routine versus selective mediolateral episiotomy.
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the prevalence of obstetrical anal sphincter injuries (OASIS), which include third and fourth degree perineal tears in primigravida in routine versus selective mediolateral episiotomy. Secondly, to determine the rate of episiotomy in local settings. METHODS This randomized control trial was carried out in the labor ward of a tertiary hospital of the Universiti Kebangsaan...
متن کاملذخیره در منابع من
با ذخیره ی این منبع در منابع من، دسترسی به آن را برای استفاده های بعدی آسان تر کنید
برای دانلود متن کامل این مقاله و بیش از 32 میلیون مقاله دیگر ابتدا ثبت نام کنید
ثبت ناماگر عضو سایت هستید لطفا وارد حساب کاربری خود شوید
ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Evidence report/technology assessment
دوره 112 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005