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| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What role does the Medical Officer play in the investigation team regarding the cause of death? | part of the team, the portion on ‘cause of death’ can • be filled, else this portion will be filled by BMO | The investigators must be properly trained to communicate with bereaved families and be sympathetic while asking questions. If Medical officer is part of the team, the portion on ‘cause of death’ can • be filled, else this portion will be filled by BMO. Responsibilities of the Investigating Team: To investigate the maternal death using the format for Verbal Autopsy • (Form 5) within three weeks of reporting of death and hand over the filled up format to the BMO for onward transmission to the District Nodal Officer (DNO). | 146 | definition | 1.000 | If Medical officer is part of the team, the portion on ‘cause of death’ can • be filled, else this portion will be filled by BMO. | 31 | page=31,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the meaning of the abbreviation APGAR? | Activity Pulse Grimace Appearance Respiration | Abbreviations ACMO Additional Chief Medical Officer ANM Auxiliary Nurse Midwife APGAR Activity Pulse Grimace Appearance Respiration APH Ante Partum Haemorrhage AWW Anganwadi Worker BMNO Block Medical Nodal Officer BMO Block Medical Officer BPHN Block Public Health Nurse CBMDSR Community Based Maternal Death Review CMO Chief Medical Officer CPD Cephalo Pelvic Disproportion CR Confidential Review CCR Committee for Confidential Review CS Civil Surgeon CVA Cardio Vascular Accidents DHS District Health Society DNO District Nodal Officer EDD Expected Date of Delivery EmOC Emergency Obstetric Care FBMDSR Facility Based Maternal Death Review FMDSRC Facility Maternal Death Review Committee FNO Facility Nodal Officer FOGSI Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India GA General Anaesthesia GDM Gestational Diabetes Mellitus GoI Government of India GO Government Order | 86 | definition | 1.000 | Abbreviations ACMO Additional Chief Medical Officer ANM Auxiliary Nurse Midwife APGAR Activity Pulse Grimace Appearance Respiration APH Ante Partum Haemorrhage AWW Anganwadi Worker BMNO Block Medical Nodal Officer BMO Block Medical Officer BPHN Block Public Health Nurse CBMDSR Community Based Maternal Death Review CMO Chief Medical Officer CPD Cephalo Pelvic Disproportion CR Confidential Review CCR Committee for Confidential Review CS Civil Surgeon CVA Cardio Vascular Accidents DHS District Health Society DNO District Nodal Officer EDD Expected Date of Delivery EmOC Emergency Obstetric Care | ||||
| What principle should guide the maternal death review process? | not to blame or find fault with anybody | The key principle to be adopted during the entire process of reviewing is not to blame or find fault with anybody. The purpose of the discussion is to identify gaps at different levels and to take appropriate corrective measures and to sensitize the service providers to improve the accountability. This primary premise (non-punitive nature) must be clearly stated in the G.O issued on MDSR at State level. | 74 | definition | 1.000 | The key principle to be adopted during the entire process of reviewing is not to blame or find fault with anybody. | 23 | page=23,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the goal of Community Based Maternal Death Surveillance and Response? | identifying personal, family or community factors that may have contributed to the death | All the maternal deaths reported will be investigated, irrespective of the place of death i.e. at home, in facility or in transit; area of death i.e. rural or urban. Maternal death review process will be undertaken at two levels: Community level 1. Facility level 2. confidential review of cases of maternal deaths occurred at facility will be conducted at state level by the expert members of Committee for Confidential Review (CCR) to review the clinical line of management of cases. 2. Community Based MDSR (CBMDSR) Community based MDSR is a method of identifying personal, family or community factors that may have contributed to the death by interviewing people such as family members or neighbors who are knowledgeable about the events leading to the death. Interview is done by using a verbal autopsy format. | 555 | definition | 1.000 | Community Based MDSR (CBMDSR) Community based MDSR is a method of identifying personal, family or community factors that may have contributed to the death by interviewing people such as family members or neighbors who are knowledgeable about the events leading to the death. | 28 | |||
| What is the purpose of interviewing family members, relatives, and care providers during a verbal autopsy? | to elicit information on the events leading to the death of the mother during pregnancy/ abortion/ delivery / after delivery | Verbal autopsy technique is used wherein family members, relatives, • neighbors or other informants and care providers are interviewed to elicit information on the events leading to the death of the mother during pregnancy/ abortion/ delivery / after delivery and record / document in their own words, to identify the medical and non-medical (including socio-economic) factors involved in the death of the mother. Verbal autopsy will be conducted by investigation team constituted by • BMO/Equivalent Urban Health Officer. The ASHA or AWW/ANM to give advance information about the • purpose of visit to the family/relatives of the deceased who were with the mother from the onset of complications till the death, and obtain their consent. | 135 | definition | 1.000 | Verbal autopsy technique is used wherein family members, relatives, • neighbors or other informants and care providers are interviewed to elicit information on the events leading to the death of the mother during pregnancy/ abortion/ delivery / after delivery and record / document in their own words, to identify the medical and non-medical (including socio-economic) factors involved in the death of the mother. | ||||
| What is the purpose of conducting Facility Based Maternal Deaths Reviews? | improving the quality of services and responsiveness of the facility in the emergency situations | Facility Based Maternal Deaths Reviews are undertaken with the objective of improving the quality of services and responsiveness of the facility in the emergency situations by assessing the details of services provided with the help of format filled from the case sheet and by interviewing the close | 76 | definition | 1.000 | Facility Based Maternal Deaths Reviews are undertaken with the objective of improving the quality of services and responsiveness of the facility in the emergency situations by assessing the details of services provided with the help of format filled from the case sheet and by interviewing the close | 34 | page=34,block=7 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the role of quantitative indicators in evaluating maternal death reviews? | to have a glimpse on implementation of the maternal death review system/program in the district/state | upon should be documented in the minutes of meeting and followed up for implementation in subsequent maternal death review meetings. B. Quantitative Indicators: We have seen how qualitative analysis can provide deep insight into the maternal death and suggest the program officers at block and district level and service providers at each facility where maternal death has happened, to take immediate corrective actions. But quantitative indicators are required to have a glimpse on implementation of the maternal death review system/program in the district/state. The quantitative indicators also provide information on whether the issue identified by qualitative analysis in a particular block or district is a general issue for the state that requires a policy change or not? | 462 | definition | 1.000 | But quantitative indicators are required to have a glimpse on implementation of the maternal death review system/program in the district/state. | 59 | page=59,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What maternal mortality ratio corresponds to Stage I of obstetric transition? | MMR >1000 maternal deaths per 100 000 live births | Overall five stages of obstetric transition have been defined as follows: Stage I (MMR >1000 maternal deaths per 100 000 live births) • Stage II (MMR 999–300 maternal deaths per 100 000 live births) • Stage III (MMR299–50 maternal deaths per 100 000 live births) • Stage IV (MMR <50 maternal deaths per 100 000 live births) • Stage V (MMR lower than five maternal deaths per 100 000 live births) • This phenomenon has implications for strategies that different States should adopt for reduction of maternal mortality. India falls in Stage III of the transition which is basically a complex stage characterized by variable fertility and predominance of direct causes of mortality. “While access remains an issue for much of the population, a greater proportion of pregnant women start reaching health facilities. | 83 | definition | 1.000 | Overall five stages of obstetric transition have been defined as follows: Stage I (MMR >1000 maternal deaths per 100 000 live births) • Stage II (MMR 999–300 maternal deaths per 100 000 live births) • Stage III (MMR299–50 maternal deaths per 100 000 live births) • Stage IV (MMR <50 maternal deaths per 100 000 live births) • Stage V (MMR lower than five maternal deaths per 100 000 live births) • This phenomenon has implications for strategies that different States should adopt for reduction of maternal mortality. | ||||
| What are the defining characteristics of Stage III in obstetric transition? | variable fertility and predominance of direct causes of mortality | Overall five stages of obstetric transition have been defined as follows: Stage I (MMR >1000 maternal deaths per 100 000 live births) • Stage II (MMR 999–300 maternal deaths per 100 000 live births) • Stage III (MMR299–50 maternal deaths per 100 000 live births) • Stage IV (MMR <50 maternal deaths per 100 000 live births) • Stage V (MMR lower than five maternal deaths per 100 000 live births) • This phenomenon has implications for strategies that different States should adopt for reduction of maternal mortality. India falls in Stage III of the transition which is basically a complex stage characterized by variable fertility and predominance of direct causes of mortality. “While access remains an issue for much of the population, a greater proportion of pregnant women start reaching health facilities. | 613 | definition | 1.000 | India falls in Stage III of the transition which is basically a complex stage characterized by variable fertility and predominance of direct causes of mortality. | 62 | page=62,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the ICD-MM classify during pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium? | underlying causes of death during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerpe- rium in mutually exclusive, totally inclusive groups | During Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium: Icd-Mm For Filling in Mdr Tool Icd-Mm Groups of underlying causes of death during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerpe- rium in mutually exclusive, totally inclusive groups. Type Group name/num- ber From the comprehensive list of causes of deaths which can be put in the respective ICD- MM Category A. Maternal death – I. Direct causes 1. Pregnancies with abortive outcome Abortions related- Spontaneous | 97 | definition | 1.000 | During Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium: Icd-Mm For Filling in Mdr Tool Icd-Mm Groups of underlying causes of death during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerpe- rium in mutually exclusive, totally inclusive groups. | 110 | page=110,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
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