Induction of labour at Al-Helal Al-Emarati Maternity Hospital in the Gaza Strip: a clinical audit

Abstract

Background Labour induction is a commonly used obstetric procedure that has specific indications and may result in complications. This audit evaluated the adherence to the Palestinian Ministry of Health guidelines for labour induction at Al-Helal Al-Emarati Maternity Hospital in the Gaza Strip, and considered the implications. Methods Data were collected retrospectively from patients' medical records at Al-Helal-Al-Emirati Maternity Hospital from Aug 25 to Oct 7, 2017, including all patients who underwent induction of labour. Local practice was compared to the Palestinian Ministry of Health guidelines. Patient confidentiality was maintained and ethics approval was obtained from the Palestinian Ministry of Health.