Expert Panel to Track Nurses' Effect on Maternal Morbidity and Mortality.

Area of Science:

• Maternal Health
• Public Health
• Nursing Research

Background:

• Maternal morbidity and mortality rates in the United States have risen since 1990.
• Registered nurses play a crucial role in providing essential care to women throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum.
• There is a need for effective tools to measure and track the impact of nursing interventions on maternal health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop tools for measuring the effect of nursing care on maternal health outcomes.
• To support public health and clinical leaders in monitoring maternal health.
• To address the increasing rates of maternal morbidity and mortality.

Main Methods:

• An expert panel was convened by the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses and the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs.
• Development of a set of tools for assessing nursing care's impact on maternal health.
• Focus on public health and clinical leadership utilization.

Main Results:

• Tools were developed to measure and track the effect of nursing care on maternal health outcomes.
• The tools are intended for use by public health and clinical leaders.
• The initiative aims to improve maternal health monitoring and interventions.

Conclusions:

• The developed tools are essential for understanding and improving nursing's role in maternal health.
• Effective measurement is key to addressing rising maternal morbidity and mortality.
• Collaboration between professional organizations is vital for advancing maternal healthcare.