Effect of Maternal Age and Body Mass Index on Induction of Labor Using Oral Misoprostol in Late-Term Pregnancies: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction: Several studies have shown that late- and post-term pregnancies are associated with an increased risk of perinatal morbidity and mortality. In this case, induction of labor is the recommended approach. For full-term pregnancies, various methods exist to prepare the cervix and/or commence labor.

Correlations between performance and shift work in the nursing activities: a pilot approach.

Background And Aim Of The Work: Performance assessment is a key administrative function and an essential component of organizational quality programs, by quantifying it in relation to set goals, standards, expectations and guides to improvement initiatives. The present study aimed to correlate the nursing performance levels perceived by the nurses themselves with the levels of organizational well-being.  Methods.