@article{cab680adcd2e454294177cfec4370ef3,
title = "Stillbirth in Australia 2: Working together to reduce stillbirth in Australia: The Safer Baby Bundle initiative",
abstract = "The rate of late gestation stillbirth in Australia is unacceptably high. Up to one third of stillbirths are preventable, particularly beyond 28 weeks{\textquoteright} gestation. The aim of this second paper in the Stillbirth in Australia series is to highlight one key national initiative, the Safer Baby Bundle (SBB), which has been led by the Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth in partnership with state health departments. Addressing commonly identified evidence practice gaps, the SBB contains five elements that, when implemented together, should result in better outcomes than if performed individually. This paper describes the development of the SBB, what the initiative aims to achieve, and progress to date. By collaborating with Departments of Health and other partners to amplify uptake of the SBB, we anticipate a reduction of at least 20% in Australia's stillbirth rate after 28 weeks{\textquoteright} gestation is achievable.",
keywords = "Care bundle, Maternity care, Stillbirth",
author = "Andrews, {C. J.} and D. Ellwood and A. Gordon and Middleton, {P. F.} and Homer, {C. S.E.} and Wallace, {E. M.} and Nicholl, {M. C.} and C. Marr and K. Sketcher-Baker and M. Weller and Seeho, {S. K.M.} and Flenady, {V. J.}",
note = "Funding Information: We thank the women and their families, maternity healthcare professionals, parent advocates, researchers and policy makers who participated in development of the SBB initiative through consultation, forums and surveys. The SBB study coordinating centre would also like to acknowledge the support of our partners, collaborators and endorsing organisations. Specifically, we thank Stillbirth Foundation Australia, Still Aware, Safer Care Victoria (VIC Government), Clinical Excellence Commission (NSW Government) and Clinical Excellence Queensland (QLD Government) who have provided funding through the NHMRC Partnership Grant to implement and evaluate the SBB. We gratefully acknowledge the design team from 89 Degrees East for assistance with designing figures. Funding Information: This initiative falls within the work program of the Stillbirth CRE. Core funding to support the Stillbirth CRE is provided by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC, AP1116640 ). We gratefully thank the Mater Foundation for their contribution. The Safer Baby Bundle study is further supported by an NHMRC Partnerships Project Grant ( APP1169829 ) and MRFF Accelerated Research Grant . Funding Information: This initiative falls within the work program of the Stillbirth CRE. Core funding to support the Stillbirth CRE is provided by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC, AP1116640). We gratefully thank the Mater Foundation for their contribution. The Safer Baby Bundle study is further supported by an NHMRC Partnerships Project Grant (APP1169829) and MRFF Accelerated Research Grant.",
year = "2020",
month = nov,
doi = "10.1016/j.wombi.2020.09.006",
language = "English",
volume = "33",
pages = "514--519",
journal = "Women and Birth",
issn = "1871-5192",
publisher = "Elsevier",
number = "6",
}