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    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Patient Safety
    • Healthcare Communication

    Background:

    • Communication failures are a leading cause of perinatal deaths and injuries.
    • Effective teamwork and risk assessment are crucial during vaginal birth.
    • Existing protocols may not adequately address communication during delivery.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To design and evaluate a Vaginal Delivery Safety Checklist.
    • To improve communication and risk assessment for delivery teams.
    • To enhance preparedness for potential vaginal birth complications.

    Main Methods:

    • A Vaginal Delivery Safety Checklist was developed.
    • The checklist was tested with delivery teams during vaginal births.
    • User feedback on ease of use, convenience, and helpfulness was collected.

    Main Results:

    • Delivery teams reported the checklist as easy, convenient, and helpful.
    • Checklist completion time averaged 2 to 3 minutes.
    • Observed improvements in teamwork, communication, and decision-making.

    Conclusions:

    • The Vaginal Delivery Safety Checklist is a practical tool for improving obstetric care.
    • Implementation of the checklist can enhance delivery team performance and patient safety.
    • This checklist offers a viable solution to mitigate communication-related perinatal risks.