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Models for predicting vaginal birth after cesarean section: scoping review.

Hong Cui¹, Wenhui Shan¹, Quan Na¹

¹Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

|December 26, 2024

Summary

Predictive models for vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC) exist but require more validation. Future research should focus on high-quality studies to improve clinical decision-making for expectant mothers.

Keywords:

Prediction model Scoping review TOLAC Trial of labor after cesarean delivery Vaginal birth after cesarean, VBAC

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Area of Science:

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Reproductive Medicine
Clinical Prediction Modeling

Background:

Women with prior cesarean delivery face a choice between vaginal birth or repeat cesarean.
Vaginal birth is generally safer but carries a risk of labor failure.
Predictive models can aid in selecting the appropriate delivery method.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review existing prediction models for vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).

Main Methods:

Comprehensive literature search across seven databases up to July 2022.
Independent screening and data extraction by two researchers.
Risk of bias and applicability assessment using the Prediction model Risk of Bias Assessment Tool.

Main Results:

Twenty-six studies identified, proposing 26 distinct prediction models.
Models showed good overall properties but lacked sufficient external validation.
Methodological quality was generally low, with most studies having a high risk of bias.

Conclusions:

Existing VBAC prediction models have methodological limitations and require further validation.
High-quality, prospective research is needed to develop robust and clinically useful visual models.
Improved predictive tools can assist clinicians in guiding women toward the optimal delivery choice.