Implementation of a clinical practice guideline for antenatal magnesium sulphate for neuroprotection in <scp>A</scp>ustralia and <scp>N</scp>ew <scp>Z</scp>ealand

Abstract

Health professionals at 25 A ustralian and N ew Z ealand tertiary maternity hospitals were surveyed about local implementation of a clinical practice guideline for antenatal magnesium sulphate for fetal neuroprotection. Seventy‐six percent of respondents reported that their hospital is currently following a guideline; 36% confirmed that their hospital is auditing uptake. Estimates of uptake ranged from 53 to 90%. Ongoing education and support are needed to ensure that the guidelines are optimally implemented, and uptake and important health outcomes are monitored.