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ArticleBMJ open quality2023

Reorganising and improving quality of care for hyperemesis gravidarum in a Danish hospital: a quality improvement project.

Anne Ostenfeld, Tina Bergmann Futtrup, Ellen Christine Leth Løkkegaard, Hanne Brix Westergaard

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Article in BMJ open quality, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 3 citations in OpenAlex.

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  2. The impact and management of hyperemesis gravidarum: Current and future perspectives.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Anne OstenfeldDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nordsjællands Hospital, Hillerod, Denmark aost0007@regionh.dk.ORCID 0000-0002-7909-5107
Tina Bergmann FuttrupDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nordsjællands Hospital, Hillerod, Denmark.
Ellen Christine Leth LøkkegaardDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nordsjællands Hospital, Hillerod, Denmark.
Hanne Brix WestergaardDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nordsjællands Hospital, Hillerod, Denmark.
University of Copenhagen · DKNordsjællands Hospital · DK

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a pregnancy complication comprising severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. It is associated with adverse outcomes for both mother and child. Treatment consists primarily of antiemetics and intravenous fluids; however, support from healthcare professionals is also important. LOCAL PROBLEM: At the department of obstetrics at Nordsjællands Hospital, an increasing workload caused challenges regarding patient care and organisation for patients with HG, and exploring possibilities of reorganising HG care to release midwife resources was warranted.

methodsThrough input from staff and patients, possible improvements were identified. Plan-do-study-act cycles were conducted with staff and patients, resulting in adjustments in care and organisation and thus use of resources. The specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely aims included patient satisfaction and number of follow-ups conducted via phone.

interventionsHG care was relocated to the department of gynaecology, where it was managed primarily by nurses. Staff and patients were actively involved in the process.

resultsHG care was successfully relocated without compromising patient satisfaction. Additionally, an option of patient-administered home treatment for selected patients was established.

conclusionThis quality improvement project describes the relocation and set-up of hospital care provided to patients with HG, resulting in high patient satisfaction. This project might serve as an inspiration to other departments of obstetrics and gynaecology.

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AntiemeticsHyperemesis GravidarumDenmarkFemaleHospitalsHumansPregnancyQuality ImprovementAntiemeticsObstetrics and gynecologyPatient ParticipationPatient satisfactionQuality improvement

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PMID37463782
PMCPMC10357691
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