Improving safe and person-centered care during childbirth
TeamBirth - an Intervention to Improve Patient Safety and Person-centered Care During Childbirth
This study is testing a new way to improve communication and teamwork during childbirth to see if it makes the experience safer and better for mothers and babies.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 800000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 15 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Karolinska Institutet Academic / other |
| Locations | 7 sites (Halmstad, Halland County and 6 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06926504 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to enhance intrapartum patient safety and person-centered care by evaluating the TeamBirth care process, which focuses on improving communication and teamwork among caregivers and patients during childbirth. The intervention has been adapted for use in Sweden and was piloted at Karolinska University Hospital. By fostering better collaboration and patient involvement, the study seeks to reduce adverse events and improve outcomes for mothers and infants. The research will assess the effectiveness of this approach in real-world settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women experiencing spontaneous labor or induction of labor after 22 weeks of gestation.
Not a fit: Patients who are scheduled for a cesarean section or have experienced intrauterine fetal demise will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could lead to safer childbirth experiences and improved health outcomes for mothers and infants.
How similar studies have performed: Previous evaluations of teamwork programs in maternity care have shown improvements in team performance and reductions in morbidity, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * Spontaneous onset of labor * Induction of labort * Gestational week \>22+0 Exclusion criteria: * Planned cesarean section * Intrauterine Fetal Demise * Gestational week \<22+0, .
Where this trial is running
Halmstad, Halland County and 6 other locations
- Region Halland, labour ward Halmstad, Halmstad Hospital — Halmstad, Halland County, Sweden (Recruiting)
- Region Halland, labour ward Varberg County Hospital — Varberg, Halland County, Sweden (Recruiting)
- Department of Women's Health, Labour ward Östersund County Hospital — Östersund, Region Jämtland Härjedalen, Sweden (Recruiting)
- Region Skåne, labour wards Lund & Malmö — Lund, Skåne County, Sweden (Recruiting)
- Department of Women's Health, labour ward Uppsala University Hospital — Uppsala, Uppsala County, Sweden (Recruiting)
- Department of Women's Health, Labour ward Karlstad County Hospital — Karlstad, Värmland County, Sweden (Recruiting)
- Department of Women's Health, Labour ward Solna & Huddinge, Karolinska University Hospital — Stockholm, Sweden (Recruiting)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.