National Clinical Practice Guideline Induction of Labour Development Group

Dr Jill Mitchell, Dr Ciara Nolan, Dr Mohamed El Shaikh, Ms Sandra Cullinane, Dr Daniel Borlase

The National Women and Infants Health Programme (NWIHP) and the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (IOG)

https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/acute-hospitals-division/woman-infants/clinical-guidelines/ and https://www.rcpi.ie/faculties/obstetricians-and-gynaecologists/national-clinical-guidelines-inobstetrics-and-gynaecology/

<p>October 2026</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Version 1.0</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The purpose of the guideline is to provide evidence-based recommendations on the clinical indications, methods, settings, and management of complications for induction of labour.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The key factors include the clinical indications for induction, the woman's birth experience preferences, the methods of induction available, and the setting in which induction will take place.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The AGREE II process was used to appraise the quality of the guideline development, which involved stakeholder involvement, rigorous literature review, and a transparent process for formulating recommendations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The key recommendations cover the clinical indications for induction, methods of induction, setting for induction, and management of complications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The algorithms provide visual representations of the induction of labour pathways, guiding clinicians on the step-by-step process for induction based on the woman's clinical presentation and contraindications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The main sections cover clinical indications for induction of labour, birth experience, methods of induction, setting of induction, and complications of induction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The guideline outlines a procedure for regular updates, as well as a method for amending the guideline if necessary, to ensure it remains current and relevant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The key stakeholders include the Expert Advisory Group, the National Women's and Infants' Health Programme, and the Implementation Oversight Group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 'Audit and Evaluation' chapter outlines the process for auditing the implementation and effectiveness of the guideline recommendations, as well as evaluating its overall impact on clinical practice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The guideline outlines a formal process for the disclosure and management of any potential conflicts of interest among the guideline development team members.</p> Signup and view all the answers