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The objective of this study is to determine the impact of outpatient cervical ripening with transcervical balloon placement for induction of labor at term on the length and cost of inpatient hospitalization when compared to inpatient cervical ripening.
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The objective of the study is to determine the impact of outpatient cervical ripening with transcervical balloon placement for induction of labor at term on the length and cost of inpatient hospitalization when compared to inpatient cervical ripening.
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In conducting this study, the investigators will accomplish the following specific aim:
To compare the length of inpatient care for women undergoing cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley placed in the outpatient vs. inpatient setting prior to induction of labor.
Outpatient arm:
Time for the participants in the outpatient group will be measured from the time the participant is admitted to the hospital for induction of labor until she delivers.
Inpatient arm:
Time for the participant in the inpatient group will be measured from the time the participant is admitted to the hospital for cervical ripening with balloon placement and induction until she delivers.
Time from admission to L&D until delivery = total INPATIENT until delivery (hours)
• Cost Analysis
Cost/charges will be calculated for the time spent in the outpatient and inpatient unit for both randomization groups.
Cost will be based on information obtained from Enterprise Analytics charges for the time each participant spends in outpatient care, inpatient care, hospitalized from admission to the L&D unit to delivery.
The investigators will report on the delta/difference in average costs of outpatient and inpatient care between the outpatient and inpatient arms of the study.
Information will be obtained from the finance department at LVHN.
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412 participants in 2 patient groups
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