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Evaluation of Interventions Based on Behavioral Sciences to Reduce Episiotomy Use
Sponsor: Universidad Panamericana
Summary
This pilot study seeks to analyze the impact of interventions based on behavioral economics theory (e.g., feedback and information) on episiotomy use.
Official title: Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of Interventions Based on Behavioral Sciences to Reduce Episiotomy Use: a Pilot Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
2
Start Date
2024-10
Completion Date
2025-10
Last Updated
2024-10-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Feedback and information
The healthcare professionals in the intervention arm will be exposed to feedback and information behavioral strategies. Namely, interns, residents, obstetricians/gynecologists, and nurses will receive written feedback about the episiotomy rates in the hospital each month during the study period. Moreover, at least two academic sessions will be designed to outline the indications, surgical technique, complications, and surgical ethics for the procedure (i.e., episiotomy). Likewise, each session will also include a patient testimonial about their experience during delivery and their follow-up when an episiotomy was performed. The feedback intervention will be provided for 2 months, and the feedback intervention + the information intervention will be provided for 2 additional months.