Volume as an Indicator for Outcomes for Severe Maternal Morbidity in the Military Health System
Abstract
Maternal obstetric morbidity is a growing concern in the USA, where rates of maternal morbidity exceed Europe and most developed countries. Prior studies have found that obstetric case volume affects maternal morbidity, with low-volume facilities having higher rates of morbidity. However, these studies were done in civilian healthcare systems that are different from the Military Health System (MHS). This study evaluates whether obstetric case volume impacts severe maternal morbidity (SMM) in military hospitals located in the continental United States.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Nov 06, 2021
- Source ID
- 10.1093/milmed/usab442
Entities
People
- Aimee Hunter
- Amanda Banaag
- Col Barton Staat
- Monica A Lutgendorf
- Tracey Koehlmoos
Organizations
- Defense Health Agency
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation
- Naval Medical Center San Diego
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences