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Elective induction of labour and caesarean section - do we really have all the answers?

Description 
A recent publication on the relationship between induction of labour in uncomplicated pregnancies, and birth by caesarean section reports a lower caesarean rate in the induced group. This is likely to result in what has been described as an epidemic of induction. But what of the methodological shortcomings in this and other related research? This project will use routinely-collected data to replicate prior studies, and to re-analyse using methods to correct for problems in the initial studies.
Essential criteria: 
Minimum entry requirements can be found here: https://www.monash.edu/admissions/entry-requirements/minimum
Keywords 
Induction, caesarean, low-risk pregnancy
School 
School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health / Hudson Institute of Medical Research » Obstetrics and Gynaceology
Available options 
PhD/Doctorate
BMedSc(Hons)
Time commitment 
Full-time
Part-time
Top-up scholarship funding available 
No
Physical location 
Monash Medical Centre Clayton
Co-supervisors 
Prof 
Euan Wallace

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