Abstract

Introduction: Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) Hypertension Safety Bundle is a very important procedure change that is implemented with pregnant and postpartum women who are experiencing severe hypertension. Current practice in the state of Ohio does not have a standard for treating hypertension in pregnant and postpartum women (Ohio Department of Health [ODH], 2022). The AIM initiative was created to decrease complications with pregnant and postpartum patients with severe hypertension.

Research Methodology: There are 15 articles included in this integrative review. Some of the databases used included Nursing & Allied Health Database, ProQuest Central, EBSCOhost Academic Search Complete. Keywords included hypertension, pregnancy and postpartum, safety bundle, and checklist.

Results and Discussion: Results of this integrative review support the need for using a safety bundle and/or checklist for pregnant and postpartum women who are experiencing severe hypertension. The implementation of a safety bundle/checklist decreases complications for women with severe hypertension.

Conclusions and Further Recommendations: The conclusion of this integrative review is that the AIM Hypertension Safety Bundle is an evidence-based change that can have a positive impact on pregnant and postpartum patients experiencing severe hypertension. Further recommendations would be to study the AIM Hypertension Safety Bundle specifically to demonstrate its effectiveness.

Author Details

Monica A. Dunbar, DNP, MSN, RN

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Other

Research Approach

Other

Keywords:

Pregnancy Hypertension, Maternal Health, Safety Bundle

Advisor

Beth Marquez

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Chamberlain University

Degree Year

2023

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2025-11-12

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