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Prevalence of Workplace‐Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Nurses and Midwives in a Tertiary Healthcare Facility: A Descriptive Cross‐Sectional Survey

Nursing Open
Aim To assess the prevalence of workplace‐related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among Nurses and Midwives in a Tertiary Healthcare Facility in Northern Ghana.
Iddrisu Sisala Mohammed, Mohammed Hardi Abdulai, Mudasir Mohammed Ibrahim, Hannah Buasilenu, Issahaka Abdulai Baako, Brenda Abena Nyarko, Abubakari Wuni, Camillus Buunaaisie   +7 more
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Knowledge of obstetrical fistula and its associated factors among reproductive-age women in Ejere Woreda, West Shewa Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia: a community-based study

Frontiers in Global Women's Health
IntroductionObstetric fistula is a serious and tragic childbirth injury that mainly affects women in resource-limited areas, often leading to social isolation and stigma. While optimal knowledge among women about the prevention, contributing factors, and
Getahun Tiruye, Getahun Tiruye, Daba Kejela, Anteneh Dirar, Anteneh Dirar, Abel Tibebu Goshu, Teklemariam Gultie   +6 more
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Early versus late amniotomy during twin labor

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective This study evaluates whether timing of amniotomy affects labor characteristics and maternal and neonatal outcomes in twin deliveries. Methods This retrospective study was conducted at a single academic medical center and included dichorionic diamniotic (DCDA) twin pregnancies with a normal anomaly scan and a vertex‐presenting leading
Or Eliner, Inbar Lidor, Or Touval, Gil Shechter Maor, Michal Kovo, Tal Biron‐Shental   +5 more
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Enhancing agreement in cardiotocography interpretation between midwives and obstetricians through a rule‐based AI program: A comparative cross‐sectional study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To evaluate whether a rule‐based artificial intelligence (AI) program can enhance interrater agreement in cardiotocography (CTG) interpretation between nurse–midwives and obstetricians. Methods CTG data from 50 singleton pregnancies at ≥32 weeks of gestation were used to develop a rule‐based AI program based on National Institute of ...
Sriwipa Kaewsrinual, Nutta Homdee, Thanapa Rekhawasin Pinnington, Supitchaya Surasereewong, Pharuhas Chanprapaph   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association between patient safety culture, adverse events, and essential practices during childbirth in six Brazilian maternity hospitals

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective This study examines whether hospitals with stronger patient safety culture more consistently follow essential birth practices and have fewer adverse outcomes for mothers and newborns and whether this evidence can guide maternity care priorities in patient safety policy.
Zenewton A. S. da Gama, Cecília Olívia Paraguai de Oliveira Saraiva, Tatyana Maria Silva de Souza Rosendo, Rose L. Molina, Katherine E. A. Semrau, Danielle E. Tuller, Megan Marx Delaney, Christopher Westgard, Lauren Bobanski, Cláudia Maria Messias, Liana Carlan Padilha, Marise Reis de Freitas   +11 more
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Assessing the impact of nurses’ patient safety competencies on key performance indicators (KPIs) for patient safety outcomes at Tamale Teaching Hospital: the mediating role of leadership and barriers to competency development

BMC Health Services Research
Introduction Despite significant advancements in healthcare, patient safety remains a persistent global concern. Nurses’ competency in patient safety is essential for minimizing errors and improving key performance indicators (KPIs) related to patient ...
Mudasir Mohammed Ibrahim, Fatima Abdul-Rahaman, Mohammed Sherif Sayibu, Dora Nyamekye Alhassan, Ruhaima Tunteya Awudu, Iddrisu Mohammed Sisala, Abubakari Wuni, Abdul-Malik Abdulai   +7 more
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Managing maternity: Moving care, not patients, using artificial intelligence (AI), internet‐of‐things (IOT) and point‐of‐care testing (POCT) devices

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare is accelerating and maternity care is at a pivotal moment for the strategic implementation of these technologies. This article explores how AI‐assisted women's health innovations, often termed “FemTech,” may transform pregnancy care by addressing long‐standing disparities ...
Lin Foo, Mahesh Choolani, Aris Papageorghiou, Hema Divakar, Hassan Shehata, Nir Melamed, Gabriel Jones, Vyta Senikas, Eline M. Van der Beek, Nandita Palshetkar, Gabrielle Saccone, Vincenzo Berghella, Justin Konje, Bhaskar Bhatt, Augusto Cam, Moses Obimbo, Anne Beatrice Kihara, Moshe Hod   +17 more
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Discomforting sensations associated with self-induced ear care experiences among patients visiting the ear, nose, and throat clinic in Ghana

BMC Public Health
Self-induced ear care is considered a bad practice and is associated with several complications. Usually, it consists of activities and habits that an individual adopts with the view of self-treating and maintaining the cleanliness of the ears.
Judith Agyeiwaa Donkor, Veronica Adwoa Agyare, Olivia Nyarko Mensah   +2 more
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Evaluating the effect of two different training interventions on improving vaginal twin birth rates and provider confidence and knowledge levels: A pre‐ and post‐intervention study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Despite the increasing trend in cesarean section rates in multiple pregnancies, vaginal delivery in twin pregnancies appears both possible and safe. Methods This retrospective multicenter study compared outcomes before and after the implementation of a vaginal twin intervention in two Italian hospitals. In January 2021 in Pescara and
Claudio Celentano, Barbara Matarrelli, Maurizio Rosati, Martina Mercaldi, Claudio Meloni, Cecilia Molino, Aurora Padelli, Fiorella Conti, Federico Prefumo, Rixa Freeze   +9 more
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Assertiveness and problem solving in midwives

Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research, 2015
Background: Midwifery profession is required to bring solutions to problems and a midwife is expected to be an assertive person and to develop midwifery care.
Zeliha Burcu Yurtsal, Levent Özdemir
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