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Evidence-based medicine in obstetrics.

R Johanson¹, L Lucking

¹Academic Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, North Staffordshire Hospital NHS Trust, Newcastle, UK. richard@kogs.freeserve.co.uk

International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics: the Official Organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics

|February 13, 2001

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Obstetricians worldwide support evidence-based medicine (EBM) principles, utilizing guidelines and audits. However, traditional educational methods like meetings and colleague opinions persist, requiring further research for optimization.

Area of Science:

Medical Education
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Evidence-Based Medicine

Background:

Assessing current educational resources in obstetrics is crucial.
Understanding the adoption of evidence-based medicine (EBM) practices is vital for clinical advancement.
Evaluating adherence to professional audit recommendations is important for quality improvement.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify popular educational materials in obstetrics and their perceived value.
To determine the importance of EBM activities, including guidelines and audits.
To assess global practices regarding specific Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) audit recommendations.

Main Methods:

A global postal questionnaire survey was conducted.

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The survey targeted 2472 obstetricians and gynecologists worldwide.

Response rate was 44.1% (1090 returned questionnaires).

Main Results:

Broad support for EBM principles was observed among respondents.
Most clinicians have access to electronic databases and utilize guidelines and audits.
Significant interest exists in further research within identified key areas.

Conclusions:

While EBM principles are supported, traditional educational methods (meetings, reviews, colleague opinions) remain prevalent.
Further research is needed to optimize the use and effectiveness of current educational opportunities.
The findings highlight a gap between EBM adoption and the optimization of traditional learning methods.