Abstract
The principal goal of health systems is to provide safe and quality healthcare
for the patient. Deficiencies in the environment in which obstetric care is provided,
inadequate teamwork and communication, and poor individual performance during
emergencies have been identified as preventable causes of harm to obstetric patients.
There is growing evidence about training in Emergency Obstetric Care (EmOC) that
reduces the risk of maternal and newborn mortality and morbidity. The Institute of
Medicine identifies team-based training and simulation as methods to improve patients’
safety, especially in the obstetrics field, these may add value to it. Recent research
works review the effectiveness of training in EmOC and the use of simulation in
improved health outcomes. It remains unclear whether this translates into improved
patient outcomes.
Keywords: Communication, Competency-Based Medical Education, Emergency Obstetric Care, Maternal Mortality, Multidisciplinary Care, Nontechnical and Technical Skills, Obstetric Anaesthesia, Patient Safety, Simulation, Teamwork, Team Training.