A rapid improvement event : progesterone prescribing in prevention of miscarriage
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A rapid improvement event (RIE) is a standard operational excellence technique that uses team-based problem solving to improve processes. In this study, a RIE was undertaken to improve progesterone prescribing rates for those with a history of miscarriage experiencing vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy. This was on the basis of a recent change in guidelines regarding prescribing in these instances. NICE guidelines changed in November 2021 after Cochrane meta-analysis and the PRISM (Progesterone in Spontaneous Miscarriage) randomised control trial demonstrated a higher incidence of live births in those prescribed vaginal micronised progesterone for threatened miscarriage, when compared with those not prescribed it.A RIE involves a team approach and a standard sequence of events allowing analysis and improvement of a process. Analysis in the form of audit revealed a low progesterone prescribing rate for eligible patients in our unit. Dissection of this problem into its elements revealed a low level of staff knowledge regarding the change in guidelines and a lack of confidence in prescription of progesterone. A plan of actionable events to improve prescribing rates was devised. The updated guidance and local recommendations on appropriate micronised progesterone formulations were presented at hospital Grand Rounds with multidisciplinary attendance. Infographics were displayed in areas visible to stakeholders within the hospital and on the hospital's social media pages. The validity of these educational measures to improve the process was reaudited after 3 months.Progesterone prescribing improved by 48%. Those comfortable with prescribing as per the new guidelines improved from 43% to 78%. A RIE proved to be an effective and efficient approach to collaboration, decision-making and action.
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BMJ open quality - 13(2024), 1 vom: 26. März |
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Date Completed 28.03.2024 Date Revised 29.03.2024 published: Electronic Citation Status MEDLINE |
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