2024
A case study analysis of a successful birth center in northern Uganda
Telfer M, Zaslow R, Mbalinda S, Blatt R, Kim D, Kennedy H. A case study analysis of a successful birth center in northern Uganda. Birth 2024 PMID: 38923627, DOI: 10.1111/birt.12837.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBirth centersCommunity health workersHigh-resource countriesSmall group interviewsNeonatal mortality rateMidwifery careQuality MaternalBirthing peopleIntegrated careQuality careNorthern UgandaHealth workersMaternal deathsGroup interviewsCareNeonatal outcomesPerinatal morbidityQMNCDocument reviewField notesCommunity knowledgeNeonatal morbidityMortality rateBirthParticipant observation
2023
Midwifery care during labor and birth in the United States
Combellick J, Telfer M, Ibrahim B, Novick G, Morelli E, James-Conterelli S, Kennedy H. Midwifery care during labor and birth in the United States. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2023, 228: s983-s993. PMID: 37164503, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2022.09.044.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMidwifery careCesarean deliveryHigh-income countriesContinuum of pregnancyMore vaginal birthsInduction of laborHigh patient satisfactionNeonatal mortality ratePreterm birthVaginal birthIntrapartum careIntrapartum periodPatient satisfactionLive birthsHealth characteristicsIntrapartum settingRespectful careMortality rateHealth outcomesHealthcare providersPractice protocolsCareMidwivesBirthNational outcomes
2022
Competency of Midwives in Assisting Vaginal Breech Births and associated factors: A Cross-sectional study in Lower Level Health Facilities of Hoima District, Uganda.
Nandawula P, Elizabeth A, Nyashanu M, Telfer M, Mbalinda S. Competency of Midwives in Assisting Vaginal Breech Births and associated factors: A Cross-sectional study in Lower Level Health Facilities of Hoima District, Uganda. Vol 2 No 6 (2021) April-June 2021 2022, 3: 21-21. DOI: 10.51168/sjhrafrica.v3i9.243.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVaginal breech birthCross-sectional studyBreech birthLower-level health facilitiesMidwifery practiceCrude odds ratiosSelf-administered questionnaireHealth care systemBirth trainingFrank breechBreech deliveryCompetency of midwivesOdds ratioHealth facilitiesHealth unitsCare practicesStudy participantsCare systemMidwivesConfidence intervalsStandard guidelinesMean scoreHoima districtScoresDescriptive statistics
2021
Review of midwifery education in Uganda: Toward a framework for integrated learning and midwifery model of care
Telfer M, Zaslow R, Chalo Nabirye R, Nalugo Mbalinda S. Review of midwifery education in Uganda: Toward a framework for integrated learning and midwifery model of care. Midwifery 2021, 103: 103145. PMID: 34607055, DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2021.103145.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMidwifery educationMidwifery education curriculaEducation curriculumInternational ConfederationMidwives Global StandardsEducation standardsEducation structureEducational advancementNew graduatesEducationCurriculumNewborn Care FrameworkGraduatesScope of practiceMidwifery modelHealth nursingNursingGovernment reportsGlobal standardsClear pathwayHuman capitalTrainingGreater resourcesMaternity nursesNewborn mortality ratesImplementing an Evidence-Based Bundle to Reduce Early Labor Admissions and Increase Adherence to Labor Arrest Guidelines: A Quality Improvement Initiative.
Telfer M, Illuzzi J, Jolles D. Implementing an Evidence-Based Bundle to Reduce Early Labor Admissions and Increase Adherence to Labor Arrest Guidelines: A Quality Improvement Initiative. Journal Of Doctoral Nursing Practice 2021, 14: 130-138. PMID: 34006599, DOI: 10.1891/jdnp-d-20-00026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEvidence-based bundleLabor management guidelinesLabor admissionCesarean birthManagement guidelinesSingleton vertex pregnanciesCesarean birth ratePatient satisfaction scoresPlan Do Study Act cyclesStudy-Act cyclesQuality improvement initiativesLabor arrestIncrease adherenceVertex pregnanciesChart auditCurrent guidelinesMaternity careWorld Health Organization benchmarkSatisfaction scoresAdmissionMeaningful quality improvementImprovement initiativesBirth rateAct cyclesAdherence
2019
Community Identification and Referral of Surgical Congenital Anomalies: A Pilot Assessment in Uganda
Sibindi C, Hong S, Kakembo N, Penny N, Telfer M, Ozgediz D. Community Identification and Referral of Surgical Congenital Anomalies: A Pilot Assessment in Uganda. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2019, 229: e133. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2019.08.1086.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2003
Need for Paediatric Surgery Care in an Urban Area of the Gambia
Bickler S, Telfer M, Sanno-Duanda B. Need for Paediatric Surgery Care in an Urban Area of the Gambia. Tropical Doctor 2003, 33: 91-94. PMID: 12680542, DOI: 10.1177/004947550303300212.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSurgical problemsSurgical conditionsSurgical careCommon surgical problemChild health programsPediatric surgical careAge 15 yearsCent of childrenSurgical infectionsSurgery careCongenital anomaliesSurgical diseaseSurgical proceduresCumulative riskHealth programsCareChildrenSaharan AfricaPresentation rateInjuryInfectionYearsDisease
2002
Experiences of mothers with antenatal, delivery and postpartum care in rural Gambia.
Telfer ML, Rowley JT, Walraven GE. Experiences of mothers with antenatal, delivery and postpartum care in rural Gambia. African Journal Of Reproductive Health 2002, 6: 74-83. PMID: 12476731, DOI: 10.2307/3583148.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultCohort StudiesDelivery, ObstetricDeveloping CountriesFemaleGambiaHealth Care SurveysHealth Services AccessibilityHumansMaternal Health ServicesMaternal MortalityPatient Acceptance of Health CarePatient ParticipationPatient SatisfactionPostnatal CarePregnancyPrenatal CareQuality of Health CareRural PopulationSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsEssential obstetric servicesMaternal health servicesMaternal mortality ratioCommunity-based studyType of careFarafenni areaPostpartum careObstetric servicesPostpartum periodMortality ratioExperiences of mothersHealth servicesRural GambiaHealth careCareWomenGambiaDeliveryRural areasFarafenniVisits
2000
Maternal mortality in rural Gambia: levels, causes and contributing factors.
Walraven G, Telfer M, Rowley J, Ronsmans C. Maternal mortality in rural Gambia: levels, causes and contributing factors. Bulletin Of The World Health Organization 2000, 78: 603-13. PMID: 10859854, PMCID: PMC2560770.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLive birthsMaternal deathsMaternal mortalityHealth careDirect obstetric causesReproductive age mortalityMaternal mortality ratioPrimary health careMaternal mortality estimatesObstetric causesLack of transportObstetric deathsEarly pregnancyObstetric referralsMortality ratioRural GambiaMortalityDeathCareIndirect causesAge mortalityBirthCauseMortality estimatesSame periodP3.11.11 Improvement in maternal mortality in rural Gambia
Walraven G, Telfer M, Rowley J, Ronsmans C. P3.11.11 Improvement in maternal mortality in rural Gambia. International Journal Of Gynecology & Obstetrics 2000, 70: c111-c111. DOI: 10.1016/s0020-7292(00)85444-2.Peer-Reviewed Original Research