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This study improved mean arterial pressure (MAP) measurement in pregnant women from 0% to 90% using quality improvement methods. This enhances antenatal care and identifies high-risk pregnancies for timely intervention.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Quality Improvement Science
  • Maternal Health

Background:

  • Mean arterial pressure (MAP) measurement is crucial for identifying hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.
  • Current practices for MAP measurement during antenatal visits are often suboptimal.
  • Implementing standardized protocols can improve detection rates and patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To significantly increase the rate of MAP measurement in pregnant women during antenatal check-ups.
  • To achieve a target of 70% MAP measurement within six months.
  • To evaluate the impact of a quality improvement initiative on clinical practice.

Main Methods:

  • A quality improvement (QI) team utilized multiple Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles.
  • Process measures included bi-weekly assessments of MAP measurement rates.
  • Outcome measures focused on aspirin initiation for high-risk pregnancies and pregnancy outcomes.

Main Results:

  • MAP measurement increased from 0% to 90% through successive PDSA cycles.
  • 33.3% of 360 women were identified as high-risk; 11.7% received aspirin.
  • Preeclampsia occurred in 7.6% of high-risk women not on aspirin.

Conclusions:

  • Successful integration of MAP measurement into routine clinical practice is feasible in busy public hospitals.
  • The use of Point-of-Care Quality Improvement (POCQI) facilitated the adoption of MAP measurement.
  • This QI initiative demonstrates a pathway to improved antenatal care for hypertensive disorders.