Publications by authors named "Elizabeth Rochin"
Problem Definition: A substantial proportion of maternal morbidity and mortality occurs after birth. However, little is known about the optimal design of programs to improve outcomes and decrease disparities during this period.
Context: Parkland Health is a tax-supported health system in Dallas that delivers more than 11,000 patients annually.
Article Synopsis
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can worsen health outcomes for women with preeclampsia by contributing to increased maternal and cardiovascular complications.
- A study analyzing data from over 71,000 women found that those with both preeclampsia and OSA face significantly higher risks of severe health issues compared to those without OSA.
- The findings suggest that OSA leads to more intensive healthcare needs, indicating a need for clinicians to monitor and manage both conditions in pregnant women effectively.
Perinatal Quality and Equity-Indicators That Address Disparities.
J Perinat Neonatal Nurs
October 2021
There is tremendous attention in maternal and neonatal disparities, particularly disparities of race and ethnicity and subsequent outcomes that continue despite calls to action. The literature has offered potential opportunities for exploring data related to racial and ethnic disparities, including the utilization of a race and ethnicity reporting dashboard. This article reviews definitions of perinatal quality and disparity and provides insight into the development of a nationally targeted race and ethnicity dashboard.
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