Regional practice variation in induction of labor in the Netherlands: Does it matter? A multilevel analysis of the association between induction rates and perinatal and maternal outcomes.
BackgroundPractice variation in healthcare is a complex issue.We focused on practice variation in induction of labor between maternity care networks in the Netherlands.These collaborations of hospitals and midwifery practices are jointly responsible for providing high-quality maternity care.We explored the association between induction rates and ma