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Changes in Cesarean Section Rates Following a Multifaceted Institutional Obstetric Quality Improvement Strategy: A Robson Ten-Group Classification Analysis

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Changes in Cesarean Section Rates Following a Multifaceted Institutional Obstetric Quality Improvement Strategy: A Robson Ten-Group Classification Analysis

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Abstract Objective: To evaluate changes in overall and Robson group-specific cesarean section (CS) rates following implementation of a multifaceted institutional obstetric quality improvement strategy in a tertiary referral center. Methods: This single-center, retrospective, quasi-experimental before-and-after study included 13,595 deliveries: 11,238 before intervention (October 2023–November 2025) and 2,357 after intervention (December 2025–June 2026). The intervention integrated national clinical guidance into routine practice through multidisciplinary education, standardized labor management, assessment of failed induction, reassessment of fetal heart rate monitoring before CS, review of CS indications, strengthened midwifery involvement, and expanded antenatal education. Deliveries were classified using the Robson Ten-Group Classification System. Overall and group-specific CS rates were compared, with risk differences (RDs), relative risks (RRs), and 95% confidence intervals calculated. Results: The overall CS rate decreased significantly from 68.4% to 62.4% after intervention (RD, −6.0 percentage points; 95% CI, −8.1 to −3.9; RR, 0.91; 95% CI, 0.88–0.94; p<0.001). Significant reductions were observed in Robson Groups 1, 2, 3, 8, and 10. The largest reduction occurred in Group 3 (31.5% vs. 19.6%; RD, −11.9 percentage points; RR, 0.62; p<0.001). Group 5 remained the largest contributor to total cesarean deliveries. Conclusion: A multifaceted institutional quality improvement strategy was associated with a significant reduction in the overall CS rate and reductions in selected Robson groups. Robson-based audit may provide a practical framework for identifying target populations, evaluating obstetric practice changes, and supporting continuous quality improvement.

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Etik Beyan

The study protocol was approved by the Institutional Ethics Committee of Izmir City Hospital (Approval No: 2026/38; Date: 17/08/2026). The study was conducted in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki.

Teşekkür

The authors thank the staff of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Izmir City Hospital, for their support in data collection.

Kaynakça

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Cerrahi (Diğer)

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Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Eylül 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

27 Ağustos 2026

Kabul Tarihi

25 Eylül 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 9 Sayı: 3

Kaynak Göster

APA
Güner Özen, E., Özen, S., Kartal, D., Kanmaz, A. G., Akpak, Y. K., & Ustun, Y. (2026). Changes in Cesarean Section Rates Following a Multifaceted Institutional Obstetric Quality Improvement Strategy: A Robson Ten-Group Classification Analysis. Journal of Cukurova Anesthesia and Surgical Sciences, 9(3), 932-943. https://doi.org/10.36516/jocass.2027103
AMA
1.Güner Özen E, Özen S, Kartal D, Kanmaz AG, Akpak YK, Ustun Y. Changes in Cesarean Section Rates Following a Multifaceted Institutional Obstetric Quality Improvement Strategy: A Robson Ten-Group Classification Analysis. J Cukurova Anesth Surg. 2026;9(3):932-943. doi:10.36516/jocass.2027103
Chicago
Güner Özen, Eda, Süleyman Özen, Dilek Kartal, Ahkam Göksel Kanmaz, Yaşam Kemal Akpak, ve Yaprak Ustun. 2026. “Changes in Cesarean Section Rates Following a Multifaceted Institutional Obstetric Quality Improvement Strategy: A Robson Ten-Group Classification Analysis”. Journal of Cukurova Anesthesia and Surgical Sciences 9 (3): 932-43. https://doi.org/10.36516/jocass.2027103.
EndNote
Güner Özen E, Özen S, Kartal D, Kanmaz AG, Akpak YK, Ustun Y (01 Eylül 2026) Changes in Cesarean Section Rates Following a Multifaceted Institutional Obstetric Quality Improvement Strategy: A Robson Ten-Group Classification Analysis. Journal of Cukurova Anesthesia and Surgical Sciences 9 3 932–943.
IEEE
[1]E. Güner Özen, S. Özen, D. Kartal, A. G. Kanmaz, Y. K. Akpak, ve Y. Ustun, “Changes in Cesarean Section Rates Following a Multifaceted Institutional Obstetric Quality Improvement Strategy: A Robson Ten-Group Classification Analysis”, J Cukurova Anesth Surg, c. 9, sy 3, ss. 932–943, Eyl. 2026, doi: 10.36516/jocass.2027103.
ISNAD
Güner Özen, Eda - Özen, Süleyman - Kartal, Dilek - Kanmaz, Ahkam Göksel - Akpak, Yaşam Kemal - Ustun, Yaprak. “Changes in Cesarean Section Rates Following a Multifaceted Institutional Obstetric Quality Improvement Strategy: A Robson Ten-Group Classification Analysis”. Journal of Cukurova Anesthesia and Surgical Sciences 9/3 (01 Eylül 2026): 932-943. https://doi.org/10.36516/jocass.2027103.
JAMA
1.Güner Özen E, Özen S, Kartal D, Kanmaz AG, Akpak YK, Ustun Y. Changes in Cesarean Section Rates Following a Multifaceted Institutional Obstetric Quality Improvement Strategy: A Robson Ten-Group Classification Analysis. J Cukurova Anesth Surg. 2026;9:932–943.
MLA
Güner Özen, Eda, vd. “Changes in Cesarean Section Rates Following a Multifaceted Institutional Obstetric Quality Improvement Strategy: A Robson Ten-Group Classification Analysis”. Journal of Cukurova Anesthesia and Surgical Sciences, c. 9, sy 3, Eylül 2026, ss. 932-43, doi:10.36516/jocass.2027103.
Vancouver
1.Eda Güner Özen, Süleyman Özen, Dilek Kartal, Ahkam Göksel Kanmaz, Yaşam Kemal Akpak, Yaprak Ustun. Changes in Cesarean Section Rates Following a Multifaceted Institutional Obstetric Quality Improvement Strategy: A Robson Ten-Group Classification Analysis. J Cukurova Anesth Surg. 01 Eylül 2026;9(3):932-43. doi:10.36516/jocass.2027103

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