Journal article

Non-clinical interventions for reducing unnecessary caesarean section

I Chen, N Opiyo, E Tavender, S Mortazhejri, T Rader, J Petkovic, S Yogasingam, M Taljaard, S Agarwal, M Laopaiboon, J Wasiak, S Khunpradit, P Lumbiganon, RL Gruen, AP Betran

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews | Published : 2018

Abstract

Background: Caesarean section rates are increasing globally. The factors contributing to this increase are complex, and identifying interventions to address them is challenging. Non-clinical interventions are applied independently of a clinical encounter between a health provider and a patient. Such interventions may target women, health professionals or organisations. They address the determinants of caesarean births and could have a role in reducing unnecessary caesarean sections. This review was first published in 2011. This review update will inform a new WHO guideline, and the scope of the update was informed by WHO's Guideline Development Group for this guideline. Objectives: To evalua..

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