Prenatal Testlerde Kanıta Dayalı Uygulamalar
Evidence-Based Practices in Prenatal Testing

Author(s): Maryam Azarnia, Çiler Yeyğel
Subject(s): Health and medicine and law
Published by: Transnational Press London
Keywords: Prenatal test; safe pregnancy; pregnancy follow-ups; evidence-based midwifery care;
Summary/Abstract: The use of evidence-based practices in prenatal testing encompasses evidence-based approaches in routine pregnancy monitoring and fetal assessment, providing comprehensive evaluation throughout pregnancy. Therefore, the utilization of evidence-based practices in prenatal testing is crucial for achieving optimal maternal and fetal outcomes. This study aims to highlight the significant contributions of evidence-based developments in prenatal testing. Additionally, it seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of evidence-based practices in prenatal testing and emphasize their critical role in ensuring optimal maternal and fetal outcomes. Integration of evidence-based interventions such as ultrasound examinations, amniocentesis, and chorionic villus sampling should be analyzed to enhance the quality and effectiveness of antenatal care. Evaluation methods for fetal assessment, including techniques such as ultrasound, should be considered to contribute to the early detection of potential issues during the prenatal period based on accurate and scientifically grounded information about fetal development. Utilizing evidence-based practices for comprehensive maternal assessment and monitoring maternal health will support pregnancy well-being. Challenges and barriers to the use of evidence-based practices in prenatal testing are evident. This study underscores the critical role of evidence-based developments in prenatal testing for achieving optimal maternal and fetal outcomes and advocates for their adoption in routine care. Among the notable findings of prenatal testing, high-quality evidence supports second-trimester amniocentesis as the preferred procedure for testing from the 15th week of pregnancy onwards. When a test is necessary before the 15th week of pregnancy, low to moderate quality evidence suggests that depending on the outcome of interest, transabdominal chorionic villus sampling could be considered as the preferred procedure. Therefore, further research is essential to address the challenges and barriers to the implementation of evidence-based interventions in prenatal testing.

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