Breech assisted vaginal delivery and the role of simulation-based
training according to the PROMPT in a low-income setting: a
retrospective cohort study
Abstract
Objective: to assess the effect of a simulation -based training program
(PROMPT) on the mode of delivery of breech presentation and to evaluate
the neonatal outcomes. Design: a retrospective cohort study Setting:
Rafic Hariri University Hospital (RHUH), a tertiary center in Beirut,
Lebanon Population: A total of 92 pregnant women delivering a singleton
with a breech presentation between June 2018 and December 2019 Methods:
We used data from the local perinatal registry at the RHUH. Clinical
outcomes were analyzed according to whether the obstetrician attended
the “Train The Trainer” course of the PROMPT or not. Main outcome
measures: Clinical measures include: the prevalence of cesarean
deliveries in the groups R6 and R7 according to the Robson’s
classification and neonatal outcomes (Apgar score at 1 and 5 minutes and
admission to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) Results: The
prevalence to deliver a breech presentation by assisted vaginal delivery
is increased in group R6 of Robson’s classification and not in group R7
after the simulation and the retention of skills is time-related. No
adverse neonatal outcomes were noted in both groups. Conclusion: The
simulation-based course improved the management of assisted vaginal
delivery in breech presentation mainly in group R6 of Robson
classification, without increasing neonatal complications and the
retention of skills decreases over time. Keywords: simulation, breech
delivery, Robson classification, PROMPT