Effectiveness of structured education and training in perineal wound assessment and repair for midwives and midwifery students: A review of the literature

Introduction Perineal trauma is a commonly observed complication of childbirth, affecting more than 75% of women who have a vaginal birth. Perineal trauma is associated with significant short- and long-term comorbidities that negatively impact women’s quality of life. Severe perineal trauma (SPT) ra...

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Main Authors: Monica P. Diaz, Naomi Simpson, Angela Brown, Faith C. Diorgu, Mary Steen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Publishing 2021-05-01
Series:European Journal of Midwifery
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Online Access:http://www.europeanjournalofmidwifery.eu/Effectiveness-of-structured-education-and-training-in-perineal-wound-assessment-and,134511,0,2.html