Table 2 Descriptive statistics for the implementation of evidence-based guidelines by clinicians in group A and group B clusters in the three phases of the study
From: Perineal Assessment and Repair Longitudinal Study (PEARLS): a matched-pair cluster randomized trial
Evidence-based standards | Phase 1a | Phase 2b | Phase 3c | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A | B | A | B | A | B | |
Used continuous non-locking suturing technique for vaginal wall, % (n) | 56.1% (138) | 65.5% (211) | 78.5% (347) | 67.0% (461) | 72.4% (330) | 77.3% (519) |
Used continuous non-locking suturing technique for muscle layer, % (n) | 45.2% (109) | 66.1% (195) | 75.1% (322) | 67.3% (442) | 68.1% (310) | 76.8% (490) |
Used subcutaneous or subcuticular suturing technique for perineal skin, % (n) | 67.6% (161) | 83.3% (279) | 90.0% (388) | 79.4% (570) | 87.7% (405) | 87.7% (582) |
Used continuous non-locking suturing for vaginal wall and muscle layer, and used subcutaneous/subcuticular stitching for perineal skin, % (n) | 35.8% (77) | 56.5% (156) | 72.5% (290) | 57.6% (343) | 64.6% (274) | 73.2% (429) |
Used rapidly absorbable polyglactin suturing material, % (n) | 90.6% (259) | 84.5% (343) | 96.0% (475) | 79.8% (681) | 92.1% (503) | 95.4% (725) |
Woman received leaflet, % (n)d | 27.7% (52) | 25.6% (68) | 69.1% (199) | 31.4% (155) | 64.5% (229) | 69.3% (323) |