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Progress in Patient Safety and Quality in Maternal–Fetal Medicine
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Progress in Patient Safety and Quality in Maternal–Fetal Medicine

A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Obstetrics & Gynecology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 June 2024) | Viewed by 581

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Samuel T. Bauer

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Guest Editor
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
Interests: maternal–fetal medicine; maternity; fetus; pregnancy; patient safety
Dr. C. Andrew Combs

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Guest Editor
Pediatrix Center for Research, Education, Quality & Safety, Sunrise, FL 33323, USA
Interests: maternal–fetal medicine; maternity; fetus; pregnancy

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue aims to compile original research and review articles focused on enhancing patient safety and clincial quality improvement relevant to pregnancy and postpartum care. We welcome submissions on a wide variety of topics related to clinical quality and safety, including but not limited to:

  • Medical error;
  • Diagnostic error;
  • Adverse events;
  • Disclosure and reporting;
  • Model for improvement;
  • Implementation science;
  • Health equity;
  • Social drivers of health;
  • Team building and communication;
  • Care handoffs;
  • Simulation and drills.

This Special Issue is particularly interested in articles that highlight clinical quality improvement projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety and quality within maternal–fetal medicine. Authors are encouraged to submit their research and findings related to these topics to contribute to the advancement of patient safety and quality.

Dr. Samuel T. Bauer
Dr. C. Andrew Combs
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Journal of Clinical Medicine is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • maternal–fetal medicine
  • pregnancy
  • postpartum
  • medical error
  • maternity
  • fetus

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Diagnostic Errors in Obstetric Morbidity and Mortality: Methods for and Challenges in Seeking Diagnostic Excellence
by Nicole M. Krenitsky, India Perez-Urbano and Dena Goffman
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(14), 4245; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13144245 - 20 Jul 2024
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Pregnancy-related morbidity and mortality remain high across the United States, with the majority of deaths being deemed preventable. Misdiagnosis and delay in diagnosis are thought to be significant contributors to preventable harm. These diagnostic errors in obstetrics are understudied. Presented here are five [...] Read more.
Pregnancy-related morbidity and mortality remain high across the United States, with the majority of deaths being deemed preventable. Misdiagnosis and delay in diagnosis are thought to be significant contributors to preventable harm. These diagnostic errors in obstetrics are understudied. Presented here are five selected research methods to ascertain the rates of and harm associated with diagnostic errors and the pros and cons of each. These methodologies include clinicopathologic autopsy studies, retrospective chart reviews based on clinical criteria, obstetric simulations, pregnancy-related harm case reviews, and malpractice and administrative claim database research. We then present a framework for a future study of diagnostic errors and the pursuit of diagnostic excellence in obstetrics: (1) defining and capturing diagnostic errors, (2) targeting bias in diagnostic processes, (3) implementing and monitoring safety bundles, (4) leveraging electronic health record triggers for case reviews, (5) improving diagnostic skills via simulation training, and (6) publishing error rates and reduction strategies. Evaluation of the effectiveness of this framework to ascertain diagnostic error rates, as well as its impact on patient outcomes, is required. Full article
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