Evaluation of the effectiveness of the Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle Version 2 on reducing perinatal mortality (eVOLVE): a mixed-methods approach.

Widdows, Kate; Heazell, Alexander; Roberts, Steve; Camacho, Elizabeth; Smith, Debbie; Reid, Holly

doi:10.48420/24999572.v1

Study protocol - Evaluation of the Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle Version 2. A mixed methods approach. Sept 2023.pdf (1.06 MB)

Evaluation of the effectiveness of the Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle Version 2 on reducing perinatal mortality (eVOLVE): a mixed-methods approach.

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posted on 2024-01-16, 08:53 authored by Kate WiddowsKate Widdows, Alexander HeazellAlexander Heazell, Steve Roberts, Elizabeth Camacho, Debbie Smith, Holly ReidHolly Reid

In April 2022, NHS England commissioned the University of Manchester to conduct an independent evaluation of the effectiveness of the Saving Babies’ Lives Care Bundle Version 2 (SBLCBv2) on reducing perinatal mortality in England. The study was commissioned in two phases.

Phase 1 comprised a national evaluation of the impact of the SBLCBv2 on perinatal mortality rates, associated clinical outcomes, and any unintended consequences using routine data derived from national databases. Phase 2 comprised a mixed-methods evaluation to further understand the impact on maternity services, women and their families.This protocol covers Phase 2 of the evaluation only.

Phase 2 was conducted in 28 maternity units across England using a mixed-methods approach. The views and experiences of women and healthcare professionals towards maternity care in relation to the SBLCBv2 were sought using surveys and interviews.