Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

An evaluation of preinduction scoring systems

M J Hughey, T W McElin, C C Bird

    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    |December 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    The Haemostatic Mechanism and Menstruation: The Role of Intra-Uterine Contraceptive Devices.

    Thrombosis and haemostasis·2019
    Same author

    Yorkshire Case Control Study of Leukaemias and Lymphomas Parallel Multivariate Analyses of Seven Disease Categories.

    Leukemia & lymphoma·2016
    Same author

    Clinical observations on the use of benadryl; its effect on histamine-induced gastric acidity in man.

    Gastroenterology·2010
    Same author

    Clinical observations on the use of benadryl; a new antihistamine substance.

    Proceedings of the staff meetings. Mayo Clinic·2010
    Same author

    Clinical observations on the use of benadryl; a new antihistamine substance.

    Proceedings [of the] annual meeting. Central Society for Clinical Research (U.S.)·2010
    Same author

    Atypical face pain; a statistical consideration of 66 cases.

    Annals of internal medicine·2010
    Same journal

    The Political Determinants of Obstetric Prescribing.

    Obstetrics and gynecology·2026
    Same journal

    Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists and Risk of Adverse Maternal Pregnancy Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

    Obstetrics and gynecology·2026
    Same journal

    Milestones in Motion: Vaginal Birth After Cesarean.

    Obstetrics and gynecology·2026
    Same journal

    Ebola Virus in Pregnancy.

    Obstetrics and gynecology·2026
    Same journal

    A Quality-Improvement Study Evaluating Three Postpartum Prophylactic Oxytocin Rates and Blood Loss After Vaginal Birth.

    Obstetrics and gynecology·2026
    Same journal

    The Effects of Climate Change on Obstetric and Gynecologic Health.

    Obstetrics and gynecology·2026
    See all related articles

    Accurate application of preinduction scoring systems is crucial for predicting labor induction success. Modifiers improve reliability, significantly reducing induction failure rates across patient groups.

    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Clinical Medicine

    Background:

    • Accurate prediction of labor induction success is vital for patient care.
    • Existing preinduction scoring systems vary in reliability.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the clinical accuracy and usefulness of five preinduction scoring systems.
    • To develop modifiers to enhance the predictive reliability of these systems.

    Main Methods:

    • A double-blind clinical study involving diverse patient populations.
    • Strict application versus flexible application of five preinduction scoring systems.
    • Development and testing of preinduction score modifiers.

    Main Results:

    • All five systems were accurate when strictly applied according to prerequisites.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • None of the systems were reliable when applied without regard to prerequisites.
  • Score modifiers reliably predicted induction outcomes, with failure rates of 50%, 10%, and 0% for lower, middle, and upper thirds, respectively.

    • Conclusions:

    • Strict adherence to scoring system prerequisites is essential for accurate labor induction prediction.
    • Preinduction score modifiers significantly enhance the reliability of predicting induction success and failure.