{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Out-of-Hospital Birth in Medical Education: A Thematic Analysis of Question Banks for Medical Licensing Examinations in the United States.
{Author}: Lederer MR;Hurst DJ;
{Journal}: South Med J
{Volume}: 117
{Issue}: 6
{Year}: 2024 Jun
{Factor}: 0.81
{DOI}: 10.14423/SMJ.0000000000001696
{Abstract}: <B>OBJECTIVE: </B>This study assessed the content of US Medical Licensing Examination question banks with regard to out-of-hospital births and whether the questions aligned with current evidence.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>Three question banks were searched for key words regarding out-of-hospital births. A thematic analysis was then utilized to analyze the results.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>Forty-seven questions were identified, and of these, 55% indicated a lack of inadequate, limited, or irregular prenatal care in the question stem.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>Systematic studies comparing prenatal care in out-of-hospital births versus hospital births are nonexistent, leading to the potential for bias and adverse outcomes. Adjustments to question stems that accurately portray current evidence are recommended.