Appropriateness
PTB
PRETERM BIRTH
Most local stakeholders recognised PTB as a leading cause of child mortality in the area. A pre-implementation audit conducted by public health specialists confirmed a high number of early births and identified local complex needs. Consequently, the majority of HCP and stakeholders perceived the introduction of a continuity of care model as a fundamental change with possible benefits on local maternity services and preterm births, and decision to provide funding for a midwife leader post to lead organisational change was made. The most illustrative quotes on appropriateness and the rest of implementation outcomes are presented in 