ASSESSMENT OF QUALITY IN OBSTETRIC CARE IN CHETTINAD HOSPITAL

Aim:To assess the quality of Obstetric Care in Chettinad Hospital for antenatal patients and adhere to practices that benefit of the patient. Design: Cross Sectional Study Methodology: Sample Size: 100 patients Inclusion Criteria: Antenatal patients. Procedure: The study is a questionnaire based study. The study population will be antenatal patients who receive antenatal care in Chettinad Hospital. After getting informed consent, the procedure will be explained thoroughly to the participants and only the participants who are willing to take part in the study will be selected. The participants were observed on an outpatient basis and those who were admitted in the antenatal ward. They were asked to answer a questionnaire. The questionnaire contains questions related to the WHO recommendations of Quality Care for Antenatal Women which includes blood pressure measurement, blood test, urine test, informed on possible complications, treatment of any such complications, counseling on nutrition, patient - doctor confidentiality, mental counseling and advice on birth preparedness plan during pregnancy. This study is completely a non-invasive study. Study Duration: 2 Months Results:The study population included 100 participants who received outpatient treatment and admitted for antenatal care in a tertiary care hospital where they received quality Antenatal care. It was observed that women who were treated with proper care and follow-up tend to entrust the doctors effectively, follow up on reviews, investigations and properly adhere to the treatment plan if recommended. The participants did not express any concerns related to the process of delivery as they were counselled accordingly, complications treated appropriately and parents adhering to the advice of the doctor. Conclusion:Providing Quality Maternity Care to antenatal patients has more positive outcomes in antenatal periods of a patient. It reduces occurrence of common antenatal complications and promotes maternal and infants well-being by reducing maternal and infant morbidity and mortality rate.