Improving care practices to reduce maternal infections and deaths

Large-scale Implementation of Community Co-led Maternal Sepsis Care Practices to Reduce Morbidity and Mortality from Maternal Infection

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · DUKE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10919234

This study is working to improve care for pregnant people by finding better ways to prevent and treat infections that can lead to serious health issues, and it involves community members to help make sure everyone gets the support they need.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorDUKE UNIVERSITY (nih funded)
Locations1 site (DURHAM, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10919234 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research aims to tackle the rising issue of maternal mortality due to infections by implementing community-led care practices. It focuses on identifying barriers to effective care and refining screening and treatment protocols for maternal sepsis. By engaging community representatives, patients, and advocates, the project seeks to create a collaborative approach to improve outcomes for pregnant individuals. The methodology includes intensive implementation of standardized care practices tailored to pregnancy.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant individuals or those who have recently given birth, particularly in communities with high rates of maternal infection.

Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or who do not have a history of maternal infections may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the rates of morbidity and mortality associated with maternal infections.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community-led interventions can effectively improve health outcomes, suggesting a promising approach for this initiative.

Where this research is happening

DURHAM, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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