Influence of a targeted educational intervention on evidence-based practice in two Malaysian maternity units: the SEA ORCHID project in Malaysia
Ho, J.J.; Japaraj, R.P.; Anuar, C.Y.C.; Van Rostenberghe, H.A.; Chang, A.S.M.; Sivasangari, S.
Medical Journal of Malaysia 66(4): 288-295
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-5283 PMID: 22299544 Document Number: 537860
We conducted a before and after study to determine whether an educational intervention to build capacity in the understanding and implementation of evidence could result in improved outcomes for mothers and babies in obstetric and neonatal units of two Malaysian hospitals. Twelve practices and thirteen associated outcomes were selected based on clear evidence from the Cochrane Library. There were significant improvements in most practices with little change in outcomes. In the short term a targeted intervention to build capacity in the understanding and implementation of evidence results in an improved process of care without adverse outcomes.