# Post-partum hemorrhage: a multidisciplinary approach to ‘the golden hour’ quantum leadership and communication

## TL;DR

This paper explores how simulation training can improve a new leadership style called 'quantum leadership' in managing postpartum hemorrhage among medical teams.

## Contribution

The study introduces and evaluates quantum leadership in postpartum hemorrhage simulation training for maternity professionals.

## Key findings

- Participants showed significant improvement in quantum leadership skills after simulation training.
- Most participants had limited prior experience with PPH simulation and initially low proficiency.
- Quantum leadership fosters teamwork and better patient care during PPH management.

## Abstract

Background: Quantum leadership in postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) simulation training remains underexplored. Quantum leaders excel in PPH's chaotic settings, differing from traditional leaders. Aiming: To assess the impact of simulation training on quantum leadership skills in maternity teams. Research design: A quasi-experimental approach. Sample: 60 maternity professionals from Rafik Hariri University Hospital, Lebanon. Tools: Structured interviews, observational checklists and a leadership skills scale. Results: Most participants had limited PPH simulation experience and showed an initial low proficiency. Significant improvements were evident, post training. Conclusion: Simulation training enhances quantum leadership in PPH management among maternity professionals.

We looked at how a new style of leadership, called ‘quantum leadership’, can help medical teams better manage a serious childbirth complication called postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). This leadership style is especially good in unexpected and chaotic situations like PPH. Our study took place in a special training lab at Rafik Hariri university hospital in Lebanon, involving 60 medical professionals. We found that many had not been trained this way before and had less than 10 years of experience. Their starting skills and confidence were low. However, they showed significant improvement after our training. This shows the importance of this kind of training for childbirth care professionals.

Simulation-based training is pivotal in enhancing quantum leadership skills, especially in managing PPH.

Quantum leadership fosters a unified vision between the leader and the team, promoting teamwork and better patient care:Quantum seeing: situational awareness through risk assessment.Quantum knowing: early recognition of PPH.Quantum feeling: emphasizing positive aspects and early engagement of specialists.Quantum thinking: quick adaptation to new environments.Quantum acting: rapid response within the ‘golden hour’ for maximum survival chances.Quantum being: strong team communication, collaboration, and cooperation.Quantum trusting: monitoring, evaluation, and continual reassessment.

Quantum seeing: situational awareness through risk assessment.

Quantum knowing: early recognition of PPH.

Quantum feeling: emphasizing positive aspects and early engagement of specialists.

Quantum thinking: quick adaptation to new environments.

Quantum acting: rapid response within the ‘golden hour’ for maximum survival chances.

Quantum being: strong team communication, collaboration, and cooperation.

Quantum trusting: monitoring, evaluation, and continual reassessment.

The transformative potential of quantum leadership in healthcare is particularly evident in managing PPH.

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