Near-miss and maternal sepsis mortality: a qualitative study of survivors and support persons.
Bauer ME, Perez SL, Main EK, et al. Near-miss and maternal sepsis mortality: a qualitative study of survivors and support persons. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2024;299:136-142. doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2024.05.038.
Delayed diagnosis and management of sepsis can lead to significant patient harm. This qualitative study explored patient perspectives about near-miss events and deaths due to maternal sepsis. The focus groups and interviews identified four key issues important for future quality improvement efforts: insufficient awareness of sepsis warning signs, atypical symptoms, dismissal of concerns leading to delayed diagnosis, and difficulty accessing follow-up care.