Table 2 Themes, sub-themes and levels used in the analysis of data
Themes | Subtopics | Levels |
|---|---|---|
General conditions of conduct of audits | Human resources | Knowledge of audits Numbers Qualifications Continuing education / supervision Workload, Involvement in audits Motivation |
Appraisal of the materials | ||
Assessment of financial resources | ||
Coordination and monitoring of activities | ||
Extent of maternal mortality | ||
Principles of audits | Confidentiality | |
Anonymity | ||
No discrimination | ||
Non-stigma | ||
Preparation and organization of audit meetings | Communication on audit meetings | Communication before the meetings Communication during the sessions Post-session communication |
Identification of participants in the session | ||
Identification of cases to be audited | ||
Room (location selected for audit) | ||
General working atmosphere during the session | ||
Stages of the audit cycle | Collection of data on the case to be audited | Process of collection, Clinical Summary |
Data analysis | Identification of malfunctions Identification of causes of malfunction, Identification of solutions, Synthesis of the analysis, Conclusion on the causes and factors that contributed to the death, Conclusion on the avoidability or otherwise of death, Recommendations | |
Dissemination and Implementation Plan | ||
Assessment of implementation and results | ||
Overall appraisal of the practice of audits | ||
Suggestions / recommendations |