PEDIATRICS Vol. 55 No. 6 June 1975, pp. 769-773
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Rural Perinatology

Herman A. Hein M.D.1, M. Christina Christopher R. N.1, and Norma N. Ferguson R.N.1

1 Departments of Pediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City

An evaluation of perinatal care practices in Iowa community hospitals is presented. Seventy-two hospitals were visited by a University-based perinatal care team. After an initial assessment, educational programs aimed at correcting deficient care practices were carried out in the community hospitals. A review of the data indicates an improvement in the care of the perinatal patient. The authors feel the methodology employed can be utilized in other rural areas to improve basic perinatal care.

Submitted on February 8, 1974
Accepted on January 27, 1975