Education focused on perineal tear assessment and classification only is associated with increased perineal tear detection rates.¶
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q2 i? The three studies which provided education on tear assessment and classification only found a 22%–50% rate increase in tears. → Simpson G 2025
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Simpson G 2025¶
Simpson G, Philip M, Richards A, Eggleston AJ, Vogel JP, Wilson AN, Homer C. (2025). Effectiveness of education and training programmes to help clinicians assess and classify perineal tears: a systematic review. BMJ Open. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-095961
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Systematic review finding from the Results section. The review reports a "22%–50% rate increase in tears" for assessment-only education, reflecting increased detection.
"The three studies which provided education on tear assessment and classification only, found a 22%–50% rate increase in tears."
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Related Claims¶
- Education and training programmes increase knowledge and skills of skilled birth attendants in perineal anatomy, assessment and classification of perineal tears. — related
- Education programmes including perineal tear prevention training are associated with reduced severe perineal tear rates. — related
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