An implementation framework for introducing obstetric ultrasound in new contexts
Document Type
Artefact
Department
Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health
Abstract
To improve the quality of obstetric care, WHO recommends that all pregnant women receive at least one ultrasound before 24 weeks of gestation. Over the past decade, the global uptake of ultrasound technology has increased substantially, accelerated through the dissemination of (portable) devices, task sharing, telemedicine, and training of health-care providers. Concurrently, advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have enabled the integration of AI into affordable ultrasound devices, aiming to support (non-specialised) providers in identifying potential complications and facilitating timely referral.
AKU Student
no
Publication (Name of Journal)
The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women's Health
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/S3050-5038(25)00200-6
Recommended Citation
Vries, I.,
Saidi, T.,
Ali, S.,
Papageorghiou, A. T.,
Temmerman, M.,
Rijken, M. J.
(2026). An implementation framework for introducing obstetric ultrasound in new contexts. The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women's Health.
Available at:
https://ecommons.aku.edu/coe-wch/178