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Antenatal and postnatal care: a review of innovative models for improving availability, accessibility, acceptability and quality of services in low-resource settings.

Authors :
Kearns, AD
Caglia, JM
Hoope‐Bender, P
Langer, A
Source :
BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Mar2016, Vol. 123 Issue 4, p540-548. 9p. 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

<bold>Unlabelled: </bold>Key lessons can be drawn from innovative approaches that have been implemented to ensure access to better antenatal care (ANC) and postnatal care (PNC). This paper examines the successes and challenges of ANC and PNC delivery models in several settings around the world; discusses the lessons to be learned from them; and makes recommendations for future programmes. Based on this review, we conclude that close monitoring of ANC and PNC quality and delivery models, health workforce support, appropriate use of electronic technologies, integrated care, a woman-friendly perspective, and adequate infrastructure are key elements of successful programmes that benefit the health and wellbeing of women, their newborns and families. However, a full evaluation of care delivery models is needed to establish their acceptability, accessibility, availability and quality.<bold>Tweetable Abstract: </bold>New paper examines global innovations in antenatal/postnatal care @MHTF @ICS_Integrare #MNCH #healthsystems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14700328
Volume :
123
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
113307903
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.13818