Training on Kielland’s forceps: A survey of trainees’ opinions

Al Wattar, B.H.; Mahmud, A.; Janjua, A.; Parry-Smith, W.; Ismail, K.M.

Abstract

We conducted a cross-sectional survey including specialist trainees in obstetrics and gynaecology in the Health Education West Midlands region, UK, to capture their views and assess training opportunities on the use of Kielland’s forceps. Half of the trainees in the region completed the survey (87/172, 50%). Only 31% of our trainees worked in units that supported the training on these forceps (27/87, 31%). The majority reported that they did not get enough exposure to using Kielland’s forceps (53/87, 60.9%). Only a minority (5.7%, 5/87) felt confident to perform a Kielland’s rotational delivery independently. The majority (64.3%, 56/87) were keen to continue using Kielland’s forceps in the future if competent. More than two-thirds (86.2%, 75/87) felt that simulation could aid their training. There was large enthusiasm for training on the safe use of Kielland's forceps among trainees in obstetrics and gynaecology in the West Midlands region. A national assessment of training resources is needed to better plan training recourses on this complex skill.

Citation

Al Wattar, B., Mahmud, A., Janjua, A., Parry-Smith, W., & Ismail, K. (in press). Training on Kielland’s forceps: A survey of trainees’ opinions. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 37(3), 280-283. https://doi.org/10.1080/01443615.2016.1196476

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: May 25, 2016
• Online Publication Date: Jan 31, 2017
• Deposit Date: May 3, 2024
• Journal: Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Print ISSN: 0144-3615
• Electronic ISSN: 1364-6893
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 37
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 280-283
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/01443615.2016.1196476
• Keywords: Kielland’s foreceps; obstetrics; operative vaginal delivery; survey; training
• Public URL: https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/773608
• Publisher URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01443615.2016.1196476