Using Interprofessional Simulation-Based Training to Improve Management of Obstetric Emergencies: A Systematic Review

Inadequate staff training was identified as the most common cause of adverse events in obstetric (OB) emergencies. There is a plethora of evidence supporting the use of simulation-based training (SBT) specifically in the management of OB emergencies. A review of the evidence evaluating the effectiveness of SBT in the management of OB emergencies indicates that SBT is associated with improvement in staff skills, patient safety, and quality of care. Life-threatening OB emergencies are not frequent but require skill and prompt action. SBT of delivery room teams in the management of OB emergencies could improve clinical performance and reduce incidence of medical negligence. (C) 2017 International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning. Published by Elsevier Inc.