Date of Graduation
Spring 5-18-2023
Document Access
Project/Capstone - Global access
Degree Name
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
College/School
School of Nursing and Health Professions
Program
MSN project
First Advisor
Dr. Nicole Beamish
Abstract
The goal of this project was to increase confidence of labor and delivery nurses in utilizing evidence-supported birth positions during the first and second stages of labor in order to aid in fetal descent and labor progression. Current statistics demonstrate climbing trends in cesarean deliveries, which have been associated with increased maternal morbidity and mortality. One nurse intervention that can reduce failure to progress, a main contributor to cesarean sections, is the use of various evidence-supported maternal birth positions such as ambulation, assisted squat, sitting, backwards sitting, lunging, throne, side-lying with peanut ball, hands-and-knees, and throne position. This evidence-based practice quality improvement project was implemented at a San Francisco Bay Area hospital over a 14-week period and consisted of microsystem assessment, developing education materials, nurse training, and conducting surveys to evaluate the intervention. Results showed an overall 44.8% improvement in nurse confidence in utilizing the listed birth positions. This project demonstrates the need for continued education and training in order to standardize nurse knowledge in clinical practices that improve maternal outcomes during the labor and delivery process.
Recommended Citation
Nguyen, Sophia, "Educating Labor and Delivery Nurses on Evidence-Based Birthing Positions to Promote Fetal Descent During First and Second Stage Labor" (2023). Master's Projects and Capstones. 1511.
https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/1511
