Examining the Ratio of Obstetric Beds to Births, 2000–2019
CL DeSisto, DA Goodman, MD Brantley… - Journal of community …, 2022 - Springer
The number of US births has been declining. There is also concern about rural obstetric
units closing. To better understand the relationship between births and obstetric beds during …
units closing. To better understand the relationship between births and obstetric beds during …
Birth volume and geographic distribution of US hospitals with obstetric services from 2010 to 2018
SC Handley, M Passarella, HM Herrick… - JAMA Network …, 2021 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Timely access to clinically appropriate obstetric services is critical to the
provision of high-quality perinatal care. Objective To examine the geographic distribution …
provision of high-quality perinatal care. Objective To examine the geographic distribution …
Characteristics of US rural hospitals by obstetric service availability, 2017
KB Kozhimannil, JD Interrante… - … journal of public …, 2020 - ajph.aphapublications.org
Objectives. To describe characteristics of rural hospitals in the United States by whether they
provide labor and delivery (obstetric) care for pregnant patients. Methods. We used the 2017 …
provide labor and delivery (obstetric) care for pregnant patients. Methods. We used the 2017 …
Birth volume and the quality of obstetric care in rural hospitals
Background Childbirth is the most common reason for hospitalization in the United States.
Assessing obstetric care quality is critically important for patients, clinicians, and hospitals in …
Assessing obstetric care quality is critically important for patients, clinicians, and hospitals in …
Association between loss of hospital-based obstetric services and birth outcomes in rural counties in the United States
Importance Hospital-based obstetric services have decreased in rural US counties, but
whether this has been associated with changes in birth location and outcomes is unknown …
whether this has been associated with changes in birth location and outcomes is unknown …
The rural obstetric workforce in US hospitals: challenges and opportunities
KB Kozhimannil, MM Casey, P Hung… - The Journal of Rural …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose The purpose of this study was to describe the types and combinations of clinicians
who are delivering babies in rural hospitals, their employment status, the relationship …
who are delivering babies in rural hospitals, their employment status, the relationship …
An overview of distribution of births in United States hospitals in 2008 with implications for small volume perinatal units in rural hospitals
KR Simpson - Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing, 2011 - Elsevier
Objective To evaluate the distribution of births among United States (US) hospitals in 2008
as part of the background for the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal …
as part of the background for the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal …
[PDF][PDF] Rural and urban hospital characteristics by obstetric service provision status, 2010–2018
JD Interrante, L Admon, M Tuttle, BB Ibrahim… - … of Minnesota Rural …, 2021 - rhrc.umn.edu
Purpose Rural communities in the United States have higher rates of both infant and
maternal mortality, as well as serious pregnancy complications; this may be exacerbated by …
maternal mortality, as well as serious pregnancy complications; this may be exacerbated by …
Rural-urban differences in obstetric care, 2002–2010, and implications for the future
Background: Approximately 15% of the 4 million annual US births occur in rural hospitals.
Objective: To (1) measure differences in obstetric care in rural and urban hospitals, and to …
Objective: To (1) measure differences in obstetric care in rural and urban hospitals, and to …
Why are obstetric units in rural hospitals closing their doors?
P Hung, KB Kozhimannil, MM Casey… - Health services …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives To understand hospital‐and county‐level factors for rural obstetric unit closures,
using mixed methods. Data Sources Hospital discharge data from Healthcare Cost and …
using mixed methods. Data Sources Hospital discharge data from Healthcare Cost and …