Reported Outcomes for Assisted Vaginal Birth: A Systematic Review

The authors aimed to systematically catalog and quantify procedural, maternal, and neonatal outcomes reported in contemporary literature on assisted vaginal birth, with the goal of establishing a core outcome set for future research. Their review of 206 studies revealed significant variability in outcome definitions and reporting frequency, highlighting the need for standardized measures to enhance evidence synthesis and clinical interpretation. The findings underscore the importance of developing a consistent framework for reporting outcomes in assisted vaginal births to improve clinical decision-making.