American journal of perinatology
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
A Comparison of the Nulliparous-Term-Singleton-Vertex and Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine Cesarean Birth Metrics Based on Hospital Size.
The purpose of this study was to compare the nulliparous-term-singleton-vertex (NTSV) and the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) cesarean birth metrics as tools for quality improvement efforts based on hospital size. ⋯ The SMFM metric appears to be better suited as a tool for rapid process improvement programs aimed at reducing cesarean birth rates in low-risk patients.