Conceptualized framework for levels of obstetric care.
10.5468/ogs.2018.61.3.289
- Author:
So Yeon KWEON
1
;
Seung Mi LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. smleemd@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Maternal care;
Hospital referral;
High-risk pregnancy
- MeSH:
Classification;
Female;
Humans;
Mortality;
Pregnancy, High-Risk;
Pregnant Women;
Referral and Consultation
- From:Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
2018;61(3):289-297
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
It has been demonstrated that risk-appropriate perinatal and obstetric care can improve perinatal morbidity and mortality. Recently, various studies focus on the importance of evaluation for maternal conditions and allocation of high risk pregnant women to highly qualified facilities. Therefore, it is necessary to develop the conceptualized framework for levels of obstetric care and establish the guidelines for the situations that should be cared in each level of facility. In this review article, we reviewed several classifications of obstetric care in eastern and western countries, and conditions in which transfer should be recommended depending on the risk and capacity of centers.
