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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Healthcare Management
  • Maternal Health

Background:

  • Quality improvement (QI) initiatives are crucial for enhancing maternal healthcare services in resource-limited settings.
  • Primary health facilities in rural Southern Tanzania face challenges in providing consistent childbirth care.
  • There is a need to assess the effectiveness of QI models in improving obstetric care in low-income countries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a quality improvement (QI) collaborative model implemented in primary health facilities in rural Southern Tanzania.
  • To evaluate the impact of the QI intervention on childbirth delivery numbers and the utilization of partographs.
  • To assess the feasibility of implementing QI initiatives in rural, low-income healthcare environments.

Main Methods:

  • A 6-month pilot QI collaborative in 4 facilities (Mtwara Rural) followed by an 18-month implementation in 23 facilities (Ruangwa district).
  • The model involved interactive workshops, application of QI methods for change ideas, data-driven monitoring, and mentorship through supervision visits.
  • Focus areas for improvement included delivery numbers and partograph usage for monitoring labor progress.

Main Results:

  • Median monthly deliveries significantly increased in both districts: from 38 to 65 in Mtwara Rural and 110 to 161 in Ruangwa.
  • Partograph utilization for labor monitoring in Ruangwa facilities rose from 10% to 57% within 17 months.
  • Healthcare providers gained confidence in QI methods through active engagement and observed improvements.

Conclusions:

  • Implementing a QI collaborative model is feasible and effective in improving key processes in primary childbirth care within rural, low-income settings.
  • The intervention demonstrated positive impacts on delivery volume and the use of essential monitoring tools like partographs.
  • QI initiatives can empower healthcare providers and lead to measurable improvements in maternal health services, even with limited resources.