Abstract
Background: Post-partum haemorrhage (PPH) is a major obstetric emergency and a direct cause of maternal deaths worldwide. Of the 14 million cases of obstetric haemorrhages that occur each year globally, PPH is the most complex but commonest cause of mortality. In Ghana, PPH is the leading cause of maternal mortality. However, frontline healthcare providers do not have adequate skills to manage this obstetric emergency. Therefore the Purpose of this quality improvement project is to build the capacity of nurses and midwives in the effective management of PPH. Methods: Pre-test on midwives and nurses' knowledge was conducted using a questionnaire followed by 2 days training and skill acquisition sessions on the standard PPH management protocol. The sessions focused on partograph usage, active management of the third stage of labour, appropriate estimation of blood loss, bimanual compression, and condom tamponade. This was followed up with a post-test, as well as ongoing implementation of the protocols. Results: Of the 99 (N = 99) midwives and nurses trained in the effective management of PPH, 75% had prior knowledge of the existence of the standard PPH management protocol. Whilst 57.9% of the respondents had expert knowledge on application of the standard PPH management protocol, 68% had very good knowledge on the PPH management protocol adherence; and 6% had fair knowledge on the protocol application. At the end of the training and skill acquisition sessions, 89% of the participants applied the protocols effectively whilst 11% demonstrated moderate efficiency in PPH management. Conclusions: The study findings establish the need for further research into midwives and nurses' non-adherence to the standard PPH management protocol in daily practice. Obstetric care managers need to intensify monitoring and evaluation on adherence to PPH management protocol. Implications: Policy directives for newly qualified midwives and nurses on PPH protocol adherence relating to high-risk women in emergency situations need to be established. Healthcare administrators must ensure optimal orientation for newly posted frontline healthcare providers, and supervision of obstetric staff in birth settings and continuum of care. Sustainable training of midwives, nurses, and medical doctors is needed on birth complication readiness and lifesaving skills in satellite clinics and all birth settings.
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Non-member
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Quality Improvement
Research Approach
Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice
Keywords:
Maternal-Child Health, Post-Partum Hemorrhage, Leadership Development
Recommended Citation
Doku, Eugenia Naa Atswei; Yakubu, Amina; Ani-Amponsah, Mary; and Aziato, Lydia, "Capacity building for nurses and midwives in the effective management of post-partum hemorrhage in a tertiary healthcare facility, Ghana" (2019). Maternal-Child Health Nurse Leadership - Africa. 6.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/mchnla/2019/posters/6
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Inter-professional Education and Collaborative Practice for Africa conference
Conference Host
Tau Lambda at-Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International||WHO Regional Office for Africa||Africa Interprofessional Education Network (AfrIPEN)||WHO-FIC Collaborating Centre for the African region||Amref International University.
Conference Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Conference Year
2019
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Capacity building for nurses and midwives in the effective management of post-partum hemorrhage in a tertiary healthcare facility, Ghana
Nairobi, Kenya
Background: Post-partum haemorrhage (PPH) is a major obstetric emergency and a direct cause of maternal deaths worldwide. Of the 14 million cases of obstetric haemorrhages that occur each year globally, PPH is the most complex but commonest cause of mortality. In Ghana, PPH is the leading cause of maternal mortality. However, frontline healthcare providers do not have adequate skills to manage this obstetric emergency. Therefore the Purpose of this quality improvement project is to build the capacity of nurses and midwives in the effective management of PPH. Methods: Pre-test on midwives and nurses' knowledge was conducted using a questionnaire followed by 2 days training and skill acquisition sessions on the standard PPH management protocol. The sessions focused on partograph usage, active management of the third stage of labour, appropriate estimation of blood loss, bimanual compression, and condom tamponade. This was followed up with a post-test, as well as ongoing implementation of the protocols. Results: Of the 99 (N = 99) midwives and nurses trained in the effective management of PPH, 75% had prior knowledge of the existence of the standard PPH management protocol. Whilst 57.9% of the respondents had expert knowledge on application of the standard PPH management protocol, 68% had very good knowledge on the PPH management protocol adherence; and 6% had fair knowledge on the protocol application. At the end of the training and skill acquisition sessions, 89% of the participants applied the protocols effectively whilst 11% demonstrated moderate efficiency in PPH management. Conclusions: The study findings establish the need for further research into midwives and nurses' non-adherence to the standard PPH management protocol in daily practice. Obstetric care managers need to intensify monitoring and evaluation on adherence to PPH management protocol. Implications: Policy directives for newly qualified midwives and nurses on PPH protocol adherence relating to high-risk women in emergency situations need to be established. Healthcare administrators must ensure optimal orientation for newly posted frontline healthcare providers, and supervision of obstetric staff in birth settings and continuum of care. Sustainable training of midwives, nurses, and medical doctors is needed on birth complication readiness and lifesaving skills in satellite clinics and all birth settings.