An Evidence-based Approach to Clinical Management in Maternal and Child Health

This textbook, serving an important tool for worldwide practitioners who specialize in the maternal and child health (MCH) field as well as public health, addresses the most common perinatal and neonatal conditions. Exploring a broad spectrum of the field, topics such as epidemiology and practical management guidelines based on evidence-based information or consensus recommendations by specialty societies are covered extensively. The textbook focuses on providing evidence-based recommendations coupled with practical applications in a systematic approach which will benefit both practitioners and student learners of MCH.An Evidence-Based Approach to Clinical Management in Maternal and Child Health is a comprehensive resource reference for graduate students, practitioners and academics, with additional CD-ROM materials such as pull-outs flow sheets, sample tracking tools, sample review materials, reference materials, and an introductory section on developing community-based maternal and child health programs in regions with low and poor resources.