Caesarean section Pregnancy and Childbirth Caesarean section
Conditions
Interventions
Short stay (3-4 days) in hospital following uncomplicated caesarean section, compared with traditional 7 day stay
Sponsors
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (Ghana)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women attending Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital for delivery by caesarean section a. The patient must stay within 16 km (10 miles) radius from the hospital on discharge b. Written or thumb-printed informed consent to participate in the study c. Uncomplicated caesarean section d. Must not have medical or obstetric complications in the exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: a. Patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, diabetic mellitus b. Patients with sepsis c. Patients with conditions warranting longer stay in the hospital such as ruptured uterus, genital tract sepsis, persistent fever, need for blood transfusion and continuous bladder drainage d. Referred patients with prolonged labor, ruptured uterus, chorioamnionitis e. Patients who do not feel they have sufficient support at home
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Wound infection rates | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Patient satisfaction 2. Hospital Readmission rate 3. Endometritis | — |
Countries
Ghana
Outcome results
None listed