Every Week Counts References*
6-1-2011
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Barton, J. R., Barton, L. A., Istwan, N. B., Desch, C. N., Rhea, D. J., Stanziano, G. J., et al. (2011).
Elective delivery at 340/7 to 366/7 weeks' gestation and its impact on neonatal outcomes in women with
stable mild gestational hypertension. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 204(1), 44.e4144.e45.
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Reduction in elective delivery at <39 weeks of gestation: comparative effectiveness of 3 approaches to
change and the impact on neonatal intensive care admission and stillbirth. American Journal of
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Clark, S. L., Meyers, J. A., Frye, D. K., & Perlin, J. A. (2011). Patient safety in obstetrics-the Hospital
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Clark, S. L., Miller, D. D., Belfort, M. A., Dildy, G. A., Frye, D. K., & Meyers, J. A. (2009). Neonatal
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Dempsey, A., & Emmerich, H. (2010). One Community Hospital's Journey to Successful
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Donovan, E. F., Besl, J., Paulson, J., Rose, B., & Iams, J. (2010). Infant death among Ohio resident
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Ehrenthal, D. B., Jiang, X., & Strobino, D. M. (2010). Labor Induction and the Risk of a Cesarean
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Fleischman, A. R., Oinuma, M., & Clark, S. L. (2010). Rethinking the Definition of "Term Pregnancy".
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Glantz, J. C. (2010). Term Labor Induction Compared With Expectant Management. Obstetrics &
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Hanley, G. E., Janssen, P. A., & Greyson, D. (2010). Regional Variation in the Cesarean Delivery and
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Holm, L. D. (2009). Provider documentation and elective induction of labor: a 6-month experience at a
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Kamath, B. D., Marcotte, M. P., & Defranco, E. A. Neonatal Morbidity after Documented Fetal Lung
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Kamath, B. D., Todd, J. K., Glazner, J. E., Lezotte, D., & Lynch, A. M. (2009). Neonatal Outcomes
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*This list of references contains articles deemed relevant to the topic of early elective delivery from five
journals (American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, JOGNN, MCN, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and
The Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing) from 1-1-2009 through 6-1-2011. It is not to be
considered comprehensive; it is a tool for easily obtainable relevant articles for Every Week Counts
hospital teams. Please contact Barbara O’Brien if you have questions or need assistance.