Outcome measures
Uterine rupture and uterine atony at or after vaginal misoprostol
administration were defined as major complications in all groups. Total
misoprostol administration time was calculated as the time from the
first dose of misoprostol to the administration of the last dose. Total
labor time refers to the time from the first dose of misoprostol to
delivery. If a method other than vaginal misoprostol was used during the
period until delivery, it was included in the ’total labor time’ period.
Time intervals were defined as hours.