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Example: How we help leaders solve challenges in cesarean section recovery

Define the problem

Disparities: Patients in U.S. hospital systems after a major surgery like c-section are not offered rehab services as a standard of care even though occupational and physical therapy are provided after other surgeries like a knee replacement (1)

Evaluate the context

Acute rehab: Cesarean sections are the single largest contributor to maternal injury and professionals who are trained to provide early rehab interventions and recovery plans work to help families reduce surgical complications sooner (2)

Strategize solutions

Through Enhanced Recovery After Delivery, leaders in maternal-infant health and rehabilitation will learn how to provide early recovery programs in the hospital and home to enhance mental and physical function within the first 6 weeks after birth (3)

Implement a plan

Peer-reviewed publications and resources will guide the public on how to start occupational and physical therapy sooner in the hospital after birth to gain the most benefit from an individualized rehab and recovery plan within the first 6 weeks postpartum (4)

Gauge results

An online public directory will track maternity hospitals in the U.S. that provide rehab services after birth, including cesarean section, before hospital discharge so that families and providers are aware of their postpartum recovery options prior to delivery (5)

Navigate adjustments

Birth recovery education will address the limitations facing birth and rehab providers and expand multidisciplinary training programs to include non-medical professionals like doulas so they can spot maternal health complications earlier and collaborate with the entire care team to expedite services for their clients (6)

"There are clearly defined guidelines for recovery and rehab after knee replacements. It's beyond time we take this approach with patients after c-section and pelvic surgery."

- Rebeca Segraves, CEO of Pelvic Health Network Tweet

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