Table 2.
Indicators of labour progress from randomisation until admission to labour ward. Values are numbers (percentages) unless stated otherwise
| Indicator | Structured care (n=2497) | Usual care (n=2499) |
|---|---|---|
| Total hours in labour assessment unit after randomisation*: | ||
| Mean (SD) | 3.2 (2.5) | 3.0 (2.8) |
| Median (interquartile range) | 2.5 (1.5-4.0) | 2.1 (1.0-3.9) |
| No of times discharged undelivered: | ||
| 0 | 1171 (46.9) | 1145 (45.8) |
| 1 | 964 (38.6) | 969 (38.8) |
| 2 | 245 (9.8) | 265 (10.6) |
| >2 | 112 (4.5) | 119 (4.8)† |
| Stage of labour immediately before transfer to labour and delivery: | ||
| Not established | 364 (14.6) | 366 (14.7) |
| Early | 1061 (42.5) | 1106 (44.3) |
| Active | 953 (38.2) | 909 (36.4) |
| 2nd stage | 19 (0.8) | 16 (0.6) |
| Unsure | 97 (3.9) | 101 (4.0) |
| Cervical dilation immediately before transfer to labour and delivery (cm): | ||
| <3 | 808 (32.4) | 837 (33.5) |
| 3-6 | 1146 (45.9) | 1148 (45.9) |
| >6 | 100 (4.0) | 91 (3.6) |
| Not assessed | 440 (17.6) | 422 (16.9) |
*Includes cumulative time for those who had more than one visit.
†A secondary outcome (odds ratio 0.94, 98.75% confidence interval 0.53 to 1.34).