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Evaluation Questionnaire: Visual Blood Loss Estimation Tool

Dear participant,

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality worldwide, especially in low-resource settings like Uganda. Accurate blood loss estimation is crucial for timely intervention, but in many hospitals, including Arua Regional Referral Hospital (ARRH), blood loss is estimated visually. Research shows that visual estimation alone is often inaccurate, sometimes underestimating actual blood loss by up to 30%. This can lead to delayed treatment and increased maternal complications.

To address this issue, this project aims to develop a scientifically supported and practical tool to improve blood loss estimation. The tool is designed to fit the local conditions of ARRH, where women bring their own cloths and plastic sheets, and resources for objective measurement are limited. The goal is to support midwives in recognizing and managing PPH more effectively, ultimately reducing maternal mortality.



Instructions: Please indicate to what extent you agree with the following statements by selecting one of the options below:

      🔘 Strongly agree | 🔘 Agree | 🔘 Disagree | 🔘 Strongly disagree

At the end of each section, there is space for additional comments if needed.

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Visual Blood Loss Estimation Tool
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What is your function/title

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How many years of work experience do you have?

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The tool could be easy to use in the daily work of midwives and other healthcare providers.

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The tool can be implemented without major changes to current workflows.

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Minimal training will be required to use the tool effectively.

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The tool improves the accuracy of estimating blood loss.

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Any comments about the practical use of the tool?

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The instructions for using the tool are clear and easy to understand.

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The visual aids (such as images and comparisons) help improve blood loss estimation.

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The guidance is clear and easy to follow.

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Using comparisons to common objects makes it easier to estimate blood loss.

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Any comments about the clarity of the method

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Ease of Use and Efficiency The tool can be used quickly without adding extra workload.

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Using the tool does not interfere with other tasks.

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No additional materials are needed to use the tool.

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The tool fits well within the hospital environment.

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Any comments about the ease of use and efficiency?

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Who Should Use the Tool?

(Multiple answers possible)
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Any comments about who should use the tool?

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When Should the Tool Be Used?

(Multiple answers possible)
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Any comments about when the tool should be used?

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Additional Feedback Are there any important aspects that were not addressed in this questionnaire?

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Do you have any suggestions to improve the tool?

Visual Blood Loss Estimation Tool

Thank You!

Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire. Your feedback is incredibly valuable and will help improve the Visual Blood Loss Estimation Tool to better support healthcare providers in their daily work.

If you have any further thoughts or suggestions, feel free to share them.

Thank you for your support! 💙