Healing Our Own: A Randomized Trial to Assess Benefits of Peer Support.

Objectives: This study aimed to develop and evaluate a structured peer support program to address the needs of providers involved in obstetric adverse outcomes.

Methods: In this pilot randomized controlled trial, participants were providers who experienced an obstetric-related adverse outcome. Providers were randomly assigned to routine support (no further follow-up) or enhanced support (follow-up with a trained peer supporter).

Validating Obstetric Emergency Checklists using Simulation: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background The World Health Organization's Surgical Safety Checklist has demonstrated significant reduction in surgical morbidity. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists District II Safe Motherhood Initiative (SMI) safety bundles include eclampsia and postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) checklists. Objective To determine whether use of the SMI checklists during simulated obstetric emergencies improved completion of critical actions and to elicit feedback to facilitate checklist revision.