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Missouri Perinatal Quality Collaborative. 2025. Cardiac conditions in obstetric care resource workbook. Jefferson City, MO: Missouri Perinatal Quality Collaborative, 16 pp.

Annotation: This workbook provides guidance for implementing evidence-based practices to improve care for pregnant and postpartum individuals with cardiovascular disease (CVD). It summarizes the evidence on the significant risks of CVD in pregnancy, which can exacerbate pre-existing conditions or lead to new disorders due to the hemodynamic changes of pregnancy. The workbook presents data from Missouri's Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review, finding that CVD accounted for 30% of pregnancy-related deaths from 2017-2021, with most deemed preventable and Black women disproportionately impacted. To address this crisis, the AIM Cardiac Conditions in Obstetric Care patient safety bundle components are provided, with detailed strategies for implementing universal cardiac risk screening, rapid response protocols, cardio-obstetric teams, care coordination, patient education, and equity-focused data monitoring. Emphasis is placed on early recognition, diagnosis, and treatment to prevent complications and death. Resources and references are included for further training and implementation.

Keywords: Cardiovascular diseases, Evidence-based medicine, Guidelines, Maternal morbidity, Maternal mortality, Missouri, Obstetrical complications, Perinatal care, Postpartum care, Prevention, Quality improvement, Resources for professionals, State initiatives

Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health. 2022. Perinatal mental health conditions patient safety bundle. Washington, DC: Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health,

Annotation: This patient safety bundle provides actionable steps that can be adapted to a variety of health care facilities and resource levels to improve the quality of care and outcomes for patients with perinatal mental health conditions. It provides broad direction for incorporating perinatal mood and anxiety disorder screening, intervention, referral, and follow-up into maternity care practice across health care settings. Components include implementation details and resources, a data collection plan, an evidence-informed "change package," and learning modules.

Keywords: Data collection, Evidence-based medicine, Health care quality indicators, Health metrics, Maternal morbidity, Maternal mortality, Measures, Mental health, Perinatal care, Postpartum care, Prevention, Protocols, Quality improvement, Resources for professionals, Safety

Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health. 2021. Postpartum discharge transition patient safety bundle. Washington, DC: Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health,

Annotation: The Postpartum Discharge Patient Safety Bundle was revised in 2021 to incorporate respectful concepts and data collection tools. The bundle provides actionable steps that can be adapted to a variety of facilities and resource levels to improve quality of care and outcomes during a critical period in which patients are at risk for maternal morbidity and mortality. It emphasizes the importance of establishing systems for scheduling timely postpartum visits, screening for risk factors, providing standardized discharge education about warning signs including mental health concerns, and ensuring patients receive a comprehensive discharge summary. It also highlights the importance of coordinated clinical pathways between inpatient and outpatient settings, trauma-informed care, and addressing biases that affect quality of care. Bundle components include implementation details and resources, a data collection plan, an evidence-informed "change package," and learning modules.

Keywords: Data collection, Evidence-based medicine, Health care quality indicators, Health metrics, Maternal morbidity, Maternal mortality, Measures, Postpartum care, Prevention, Protocols, Quality improvement, Resources for professionals, Safety, Standards

Filenno KM, Hampton P, Poulsen MK. 2011. Challenges in the implementation of evidence-based mental health practices for birth-to-five year olds and their families. Sacramento, CA: California Center for Infant-Family and Early Childhood Mental Health, 24 pp. (Issue brief on National Think Tank on Evidence-Based Practices in Early Childhood)

Schorr L, Farrow F. 2011. Expanding the evidence universe: Doing better by knowing more. Washington, D.C.: Center for the Study of Social Policy , 49 pp.

Annotation: This paper provides recommendations related to expanding the knowledge base necessary to improve outcomes for children, families and communities. Written for discussion during the Harold Richman Public Policy Symposium, the authors propose a five-part set of concrete actions that the philanthropic, public, nonprofit, academic, business, and entrepreneurial sectors can take to build a wider and deeper evidence base.

Keywords: Children, Communities, Evidence-based medicine, Families, Research

Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy. 2009. Early childhood home visitation program models: An objective summary of the evidence about which are effective. Washington, DC: Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy, 8 pp.

Annotation: This paper summarizes the findings from rigorous evaluations of six U.S. home visitation program models: Hawaii Healthy Start, Healthy Families New York, Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY), Nurse Family partnership, Parents as Teachers, and Parent-Child Home Program. The paper includes brief descriptions of each of the home visitation programs and a summary of program evaluation studies and findings based on randomized trials.

Keywords: Evidence-based medicine, Home visiting, Model programs, Program evaluation, Research reviews

Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy. 2009. Early childhood home visitation: Effectiveness of a national initiative depends critically on adherence to rigorous evidence about "what works'. Washington, DC: Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy, 15 pp.

Annotation: This paper updates the Coalition for Evidence-based Policy's earlier evaluation summaries of widely-implemented U.S. home visitation program models. The updated paper provides brief program descriptions and summaries of evaluative studies for each of the following programs: Hawaii Healthy Start, Healthy Families New York, Healthy Families Alaska, Healthy Families San Diego, Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY), Nurse Family Partnership, Parents as Teachers, and Parent-Child Home Program. Also included are the following three Illustrative examples of promising program models in early-childhood home visitation and related areas: (1) Early Start (a New Zealand-based home visitation program); (2) Recovery Coaches for Substance-abusing Parentings; and (3) Triple P (Positive Parenting Program). Suggestions are provided for policy makers who are considering launching a national initiative to fund home visiting programs based on rigorous evidence of what works.

Keywords: Evidence-based medicine, Home visiting, Model programs, Program evaluation, Research reviews
   

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