[Verified Answer]: Werner, et al (2013) used a retrospective…

Werner, et al (2013) used a retrospective cohort study to examine the association between route of delivery and neonatal outcomes in a large, diverse cohort of preterm, appropriate-for-gestational-age neonates. After controlling for maternal age, ethnicity, education, primary payer, pre-pregnancy weight, gestational age, diabetes, and hypertension, the study concluded that cesarean delivery was not protective against poor outcomes, but was associated with increased risk of respiratory distress and low APGAR score compared with vaginal delivery. This study is an example of what emerging trend? Question 1 options: trend analysis evidence-based medicine evidence-based practice guidelines comparative effectiveness research community health assessment