Applying a Client-centered Approach to Maternal and Neonatal Networks of Care: Case Studies from Urban and Rural Nigeria
In Nigeria, two maternal and neonatal health Networks of Care (NOC) focus on extending the reach and quality of routine and emergency maternal and neonatal health services tailored to the different contexts. This paper uses the four domains of the NOC framework—Agreements and Enabling Environment, O...
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| author | Olufunke Fasawe Olajumoke Adekeye Andy E. Carmone Omolara Dahunsi Katherine Kalaris Andrew Storey Osy Ubani Owens Wiwa |
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| description | In Nigeria, two maternal and neonatal health Networks of Care (NOC) focus on extending the reach and quality of routine and emergency maternal and neonatal health services tailored to the different contexts. This paper uses the four domains of the NOC framework—Agreements and Enabling Environment, Operational Standards, Quality, Efficiency and Responsibility, and Learning and Adaptation—to describe the NOC, highlighting how each developed to address specific local needs. In Northern Nigeria, the NOC were established in collaboration among Clinton Health Access Initiative and the government to reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Health centers and communities in the network were supported to be better prepared to provide maternal and neonatal care, while birth attendants at all levels were empowered and equipped to stabilize and treat complications. The approach brought services closer to the community and facilitated rapid referrals. The NOC in Lagos State extended the reach of routine and emergency maternal and neonatal health services through organically developed linkages among registered traditional birth attendant clinics, private and public sector facilities, the Primary Healthcare Board, and the Traditional Medicine Board. Traditional birth attendants are registered, trained, and monitored by Apex Community Health Officers, whose responsibilities include collection and review of data and ensuring linkages to postpartum services, such as family planning and immunizations. While differing in their approaches, both NOC provide locally appropriate, pragmatic approaches to supporting women birthing in the community and encouraging institutional delivery to ensure that women and their babies have access to timely, appropriate, and safe services. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3564638b89674547a056339622b55e3f2022-12-21T23:30:09ZengTaylor & Francis GroupHealth Systems & Reform2328-86042328-86202020-09-016210.1080/23288604.2020.18414501841450Applying a Client-centered Approach to Maternal and Neonatal Networks of Care: Case Studies from Urban and Rural NigeriaOlufunke Fasawe0Olajumoke Adekeye1Andy E. Carmone2Omolara Dahunsi3Katherine Kalaris4Andrew Storey5Osy Ubani6Owens Wiwa7Clinton Health Access InitiativeClinton Health Access InitiativeClinton Health Access InitiativeLagos State Primary Healthcare BoardClinton Health Access InitiativeClinton Health Access InitiativeLagos State Ministry of HealthClinton Health Access InitiativeIn Nigeria, two maternal and neonatal health Networks of Care (NOC) focus on extending the reach and quality of routine and emergency maternal and neonatal health services tailored to the different contexts. This paper uses the four domains of the NOC framework—Agreements and Enabling Environment, Operational Standards, Quality, Efficiency and Responsibility, and Learning and Adaptation—to describe the NOC, highlighting how each developed to address specific local needs. In Northern Nigeria, the NOC were established in collaboration among Clinton Health Access Initiative and the government to reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Health centers and communities in the network were supported to be better prepared to provide maternal and neonatal care, while birth attendants at all levels were empowered and equipped to stabilize and treat complications. The approach brought services closer to the community and facilitated rapid referrals. The NOC in Lagos State extended the reach of routine and emergency maternal and neonatal health services through organically developed linkages among registered traditional birth attendant clinics, private and public sector facilities, the Primary Healthcare Board, and the Traditional Medicine Board. Traditional birth attendants are registered, trained, and monitored by Apex Community Health Officers, whose responsibilities include collection and review of data and ensuring linkages to postpartum services, such as family planning and immunizations. While differing in their approaches, both NOC provide locally appropriate, pragmatic approaches to supporting women birthing in the community and encouraging institutional delivery to ensure that women and their babies have access to timely, appropriate, and safe services.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23288604.2020.1841450networks of careclient-centeredtraditional birth attendantspostpartum hemorrhagehealth system strengthening |
| spellingShingle | Olufunke Fasawe Olajumoke Adekeye Andy E. Carmone Omolara Dahunsi Katherine Kalaris Andrew Storey Osy Ubani Owens Wiwa Applying a Client-centered Approach to Maternal and Neonatal Networks of Care: Case Studies from Urban and Rural Nigeria Health Systems & Reform networks of care client-centered traditional birth attendants postpartum hemorrhage health system strengthening |
| title | Applying a Client-centered Approach to Maternal and Neonatal Networks of Care: Case Studies from Urban and Rural Nigeria |
| title_full | Applying a Client-centered Approach to Maternal and Neonatal Networks of Care: Case Studies from Urban and Rural Nigeria |
| title_fullStr | Applying a Client-centered Approach to Maternal and Neonatal Networks of Care: Case Studies from Urban and Rural Nigeria |
| title_full_unstemmed | Applying a Client-centered Approach to Maternal and Neonatal Networks of Care: Case Studies from Urban and Rural Nigeria |
| title_short | Applying a Client-centered Approach to Maternal and Neonatal Networks of Care: Case Studies from Urban and Rural Nigeria |
| title_sort | applying a client centered approach to maternal and neonatal networks of care case studies from urban and rural nigeria |
| topic | networks of care client-centered traditional birth attendants postpartum hemorrhage health system strengthening |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23288604.2020.1841450 |
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