Regionalization of perinatal health care in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina

Translated English title: Regionalization of perinatal health care in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina<br />Isolated sectoral interventions (even when effective and evidence-based) have not had the expected effects in reducing maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality, a finding that points to, among other things, the persistence of regional inequalities and vulnerable populations. The aim of this study is to improve the performance of the regionalization policy in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina, as a strategy to improve perinatal health care by analyzing implementation processes and building consensus among decision makers and stakeholders around an action plan. In conclusion, the participation of health workers in identifying barriers and strategies to overcome them, and the use of tools to report this to management, permit the adoption of consensus- and evidence-based strategies to improve policy implementation.

Simioni A, Llanos O, Romero M, Ramos S, Brizuela V, Abalos E. Regionalización de la atención materna perinatal en la provincia de Santa Fe, Argentina. Rev Panam Salud Publica. 2017;41(e38)