Effects of hospital delivery during off-hours on perinatal outcome in several subgroups: a retrospective cohort study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Studies have demonstrated a higher risk of adverse outcomes among infants born or admitted during off-hours, as compared to office hours, leading to questions about quality of care provide during off-hours (weekend, evening or night)...

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Main Authors: Gijsen Ronald, Hukkelhoven Chantal WPM, Schipper C Maarten A, Ogbu Uzor C, de Bruin-Kooistra Mieneke, Westert Gert P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/12/92