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RCOG World Congress 2023
June 12 - 14, 2023 | London, UK
EP.0453
Evaluation of Midwife-led Ultrasound Clinics: Quality Improvement Initiative
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Quality Improvement
Evaluation of Midwife-led Ultrasound Clinics: Quality Improvement Initiative
Background
A midwifery sonography service was established to:
Design & Methods
Between April 2022 and October 2022, the following data was collected from clinics each month:
-number of women scanned
-number of scans that successfully detected SGA fetus
-patient feedback
Those referred to the midwife-led scan clinics and undergoing an ultrasound during the third trimester of their pregnancy were included.
Data was collected daily and used to quantify:
-the number of missed SGA using the perinatal GAP/GROW audit tool
-to assess the level of accuracy achieved each month in detecting those with SGA.
Results
Between April and October 2022, 997 ultrasound scans were performed in the clinic.
-The service was accepted in a positive manner
-There was improvement in detection of SGA
Findings are similar to other evaluation studies, which have found that a midwifery sonography service reduces multiple appointments, improves the women’s experience and establishes a continuity of care.[1]
References
[1] Mark Allen Group Online Library. 2022. [ONLINE] Available at: https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2022.30.2.72. [Accessed 16 December 2022].