ArticleBMJ open quality2025
Evaluating the implementation of the Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle Version 2 from service user and healthcare professionals' perspectives: a questionnaire study.
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introductionThe Saving Babies' Lives Care Bundle (SBLCB) was introduced in England in 2015 and was updated in 2019 (SBLCBv2). This study aimed to describe the degree to which SBLCBv2 was implemented in practice and describe contemporary experiences of receiving and delivering antenatal and intrapartum care informed by the recommendations of SBLCBv2.
methodsThis cross-sectional questionnaire study was conducted in 28 National Health Service maternity units across England between October and December 2023. The study had two arms, one for maternity service users and one for healthcare professionals. Maternity service users aged ≥16 years who had given birth in the last 12 months were invited to participate in an online survey which contained closed questions about elements of the SBLCBv2, and two free-text questions about their experiences of receiving antenatal and intrapartum care. Maternity healthcare professionals from participating sites were invited to complete a separate questionnaire about delivering care. Responses were summarised by descriptive statistics.
results1140 women and 633 healthcare professionals participated. The majority of staff reported implementing all five elements of SBLCBv2, though this varied from 57% (prevention of preterm birth) to 99% (smoking cessation). Service users frequently reported receiving interventions that were part of SBLCBv2: 26% were offered Aspirin and 97% monitored fetal movement. Staff generally reported positive experiences of implementing the SBLCBv2, feeling that it supported clinical decision making. 89% and 86% of service users reported a positive experience in pregnancy and labour, respectively. This was underpinned by positive staff attitudes, behaviours and communication, and being listened to and involved in decisions about care.
conclusionsSBLCBv2 has been integrated into clinical practice, though some elements require additional focus to increase implementation (e.g., preterm birth). Maternity staff may benefit from additional training to discuss the reasons for and results of interventions to reduce the risk of pregnancy complications.
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