Training healthcare workers to better handle maternal emergencies
Implementation of a Maternal Resuscitation Curriculum in a Regionalized Perinatal Health System: Maximizing the Chain of Survival to Reduce Maternal Health Inequities
This study is testing a new training program for healthcare workers to help them better respond to serious emergencies that can happen during childbirth, like heart problems, so that mothers get the best care possible when they need it most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Connecticut Sch of Med/dnt NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Farmington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10933505 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the response to maternal medical emergencies, such as cardiac arrest, by implementing a specialized training curriculum for healthcare workers. The curriculum, called Obstetric Life SupportTM (OBLSTM), uses interdisciplinary simulations to enhance the skills and confidence of medical responders in managing these critical situations. By addressing the current gaps in training and knowledge among healthcare providers, the project aims to ensure timely and effective care for mothers in distress, ultimately reducing maternal morbidity and mortality rates. The research will evaluate the effectiveness of this training across various healthcare settings in the United States.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant individuals or new mothers who may face medical emergencies during childbirth.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or who do not have access to healthcare facilities implementing the new training may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the survival rates and health outcomes for mothers experiencing medical emergencies during childbirth.
How similar studies have performed: Preliminary data from similar training interventions have shown significant improvements in healthcare workers' competencies and confidence, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Farmington, United States
- University of Connecticut Sch of Med/dnt — Farmington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shields, Andrea Denise — University of Connecticut Sch of Med/dnt
- Study coordinator: Shields, Andrea Denise
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.