A case study evaluation of implementation of a care pathway to support normal birth in one English birth centre: anticipated benefits and unintended consequences

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The policy drive for the UK National Health Service (NHS) has focused on the need for high quality services informed by evidence of best practice. The introduction of care pathways and protocols to standardise care and support implem...

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Main Authors: Rycroft-Malone Jo, Bick Debra E, Fontenla Marina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-10-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/9/47