Quantum leadership: new approach in managing shoulder dystocia in simulation-based training
Background Shoulder dystocia, a challenging condition for obstetricians, poses significant risks to both maternal and neonatal health, including maternal postpartum hemorrhage, neonatal hypoxia, and brachial plexus injury. Despite being unpredictable and unpreventable, effective management can mitig...
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| description | Background Shoulder dystocia, a challenging condition for obstetricians, poses significant risks to both maternal and neonatal health, including maternal postpartum hemorrhage, neonatal hypoxia, and brachial plexus injury. Despite being unpredictable and unpreventable, effective management can mitigate these risks. Miscommunication and poor leadership are responsible for 72% of medical errors, which further highlights the importance of robust leadership skills in obstetric emergencies.Research design and methods A qualitative study involving 20 participants through structured interviews assessed preferred leadership styles in managing shoulder dystocia.Results Findings revealed that 55% of participants favored quantum leadership. Other preferences included laissez-faire by one anesthesiologist and democratic by two midwives. However, all participants acknowledged the efficacy of the seven quantum leadership skills in managing shoulder dystocia. Discussion emphasized that traditional leadership styles are less effective compared to quantum leadership in managing the complexities of shoulder dystocia. The quantum Ob-Wheel, consisting of 12 milestones, integrates these seven interdependent skills to guide the management process.Conclusions Despite the limited sample size of this study, it is worth noting that, given the unpredictable nature of shoulder dystocia, clinicians should be prepared for its occurrence during any birth, with quantum leadership providing a strategic advantage in such scenarios. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-bd1339e3303945c499d12b3e91e3dade2025-01-30T15:29:31ZengTaylor & Francis GroupFuture Science OA2056-56232025-12-0111110.1080/20565623.2025.2458427Quantum leadership: new approach in managing shoulder dystocia in simulation-based trainingGeorges Yared0Christopher Massaad1Kariman Ghazal2Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Lebanese American University, Beirut, LebanonFaculty of Medicine, Saint George University of Beirut, Rmeil, LebanonFaculty of Medical Sciences, Obstetrics and Gynecology at Lebanese University, Beirut, LebanonBackground Shoulder dystocia, a challenging condition for obstetricians, poses significant risks to both maternal and neonatal health, including maternal postpartum hemorrhage, neonatal hypoxia, and brachial plexus injury. Despite being unpredictable and unpreventable, effective management can mitigate these risks. Miscommunication and poor leadership are responsible for 72% of medical errors, which further highlights the importance of robust leadership skills in obstetric emergencies.Research design and methods A qualitative study involving 20 participants through structured interviews assessed preferred leadership styles in managing shoulder dystocia.Results Findings revealed that 55% of participants favored quantum leadership. Other preferences included laissez-faire by one anesthesiologist and democratic by two midwives. However, all participants acknowledged the efficacy of the seven quantum leadership skills in managing shoulder dystocia. Discussion emphasized that traditional leadership styles are less effective compared to quantum leadership in managing the complexities of shoulder dystocia. The quantum Ob-Wheel, consisting of 12 milestones, integrates these seven interdependent skills to guide the management process.Conclusions Despite the limited sample size of this study, it is worth noting that, given the unpredictable nature of shoulder dystocia, clinicians should be prepared for its occurrence during any birth, with quantum leadership providing a strategic advantage in such scenarios.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/20565623.2025.2458427Shoulder dystociaobstetric emergenciesquantum leadershipmedical errorsmaternal healthneonatal health |
| spellingShingle | Georges Yared Christopher Massaad Kariman Ghazal Quantum leadership: new approach in managing shoulder dystocia in simulation-based training Future Science OA Shoulder dystocia obstetric emergencies quantum leadership medical errors maternal health neonatal health |
| title | Quantum leadership: new approach in managing shoulder dystocia in simulation-based training |
| title_full | Quantum leadership: new approach in managing shoulder dystocia in simulation-based training |
| title_fullStr | Quantum leadership: new approach in managing shoulder dystocia in simulation-based training |
| title_full_unstemmed | Quantum leadership: new approach in managing shoulder dystocia in simulation-based training |
| title_short | Quantum leadership: new approach in managing shoulder dystocia in simulation-based training |
| title_sort | quantum leadership new approach in managing shoulder dystocia in simulation based training |
| topic | Shoulder dystocia obstetric emergencies quantum leadership medical errors maternal health neonatal health |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/20565623.2025.2458427 |
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