The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology
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Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol · Jun 2021
Defining competency for Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists training: An exploratory study of Victorian Integrated Training Program coordinators' understanding of competency.
Competency-based medical education (CBME) is increasingly employed by postgraduate training programs worldwide, including obstetrics and gynaecology. Focusing on assessment of outcomes rather than time-in-training, and utilising a well-defined curricular framework, CBME aims to train doctors capable of meeting the needs of modern society. When this study was undertaken, in 2019, the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) had a time-based curriculum and was due to undergo a curriculum review starting in 2020. ⋯ Several areas for future research were identified regarding understanding of competency, relevant if RANZCOG is to introduce a CBME framework. Replicating this research across all RANZCOG jurisdictions in Australia and New Zealand would be prudent to determine if the themes are universal.
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Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol · Jun 2021
Clinical experience of trainees of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in insertion of long-acting reversible contraceptives.
Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) include both progestogen-containing implants and intrauterine devices releasing either a progestogen or copper, providing highly effective contraception. Increasing uptake of LARCs is advocated by governments and professional organisations as an important strategy to reduce unintended pregnancy; such uptake requires, among other measures, adequate training of doctors in the areas of obstetrics and gynaecology and women's health. ⋯ RANZCOG needs to address this training deficiency to continue as the leader in Australia in the provision of women's reproductive healthcare.
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Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol · Feb 2021
Obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) in multiparous women with the use of epidural anaesthesia: A retrospective cohort study.
The use of epidural as a form of analgesia is increasingly common in labour, but this has shown to have been associated with increased rates of instrumental delivery, and prolonged second stage, resulting in increased rates of OASIS (Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury). ⋯ The use of epidural analgesia in multiparous women is associated with a reduction in anal sphincter injuries.
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Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol · Feb 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialReaching under-screened/never-screened indigenous peoples with human papilloma virus self-testing: A community-based cluster randomised controlled trial.
Indigenous women in the high-income countries of Canada, Australia, New Zealand and USA, have a higher incidence and mortality from cervical cancer than non-Indigenous women. Increasing cervical screening coverage could ultimately decrease cervical cancer disparities. ⋯ Offer of HPV self-testing could potentially halve the number of under-screened/never-screened Māori women and decrease cervical morbidity and mortality. These results may be generalisable to benefit Indigenous peoples facing similar barriers in other high-income countries.
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Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol · Dec 2020
Characteristics and preventability of obstetric intensive care unit admissions in Far North Queensland.
The rarity of maternal deaths in developed countries has increased interest in auditing cases of severe maternal morbidity or maternal 'near miss'. The assessment and preventability of cases of maternal 'near misses' are important in improving the provision of maternity care. ⋯ Maternal 'near miss' and rates of obstetric admission to the ICU at Cairns Hospital are reassuringly low. Nevertheless, one-third of women with 'near miss' required improvements in the provision of care, emphasising the need for continued audit and improvement of clinical practice.