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Actionable strategies to scale up the triage practices of midwives in the maternity units of South Africa

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: South Africa (SA) lacks a standard triage system in hospital maternity units. The triage system is a process of prioritizing maternal patients based on the severity of their condition when they enter a health care system. It provides procedures for deciding on immediacy of treatment as efficiently as possible in the shortest possible time2. However, many midwives still admit patients on a ‘first come, first served’ basis, leading to cases where women give birth in the waiting areas. This contributes to poor maternal and newborn outcomes, and increases the risk of intrapartum malpractice3. As a result, public complaints about maternity care quality have risen, often leading to legal action.

Source: Human Science Research Council SA

DOI: 10.14749/31345747

Author: Human Sciences Research Council

Language: English

Topic: Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions

Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: Human Sciences Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W7129077635

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