Objective: To review the definition and scope of the practice of midwives in Sweden, Finland, the United Kingdom, the United States,and Australia to find models and make suggestions for reforms in the midwifery policies of China.Methods: This article reviewed the midwifery policies published by ...
The role and scope of practice of midwives in humanitarian settings: A systematic review and content analysisMidwives, Task-shifting, Task-sharing, Humanitarian settings, Sexual and reproductive health, Disaster management cycle, Systematic review
Empirical studies indicate that to improve access to skilled midwifery care services and reduce the burden of maternal morbidity and mortality in rural areas, there is a need to expand pre-and in-service training opportunities and increase resources to enhance the scope and quality of services that...
Each year in May, we celebrate the International Day of the Midwife (IDM) which reminds us of how the uniqueness of midwives distinguishes us from other care providers with midwifery skills. The midwifery philosophical base and scope of practice directing education and practice are ours, and only...
The meta-synthesis revealed that midwives recognised the importance of health behaviour change discussions, but did not prioritise these conversations, highlighting the need for midwives to be supported in clinical practice through the provision of behaviour change training. Introduction Unhealthy behaviours ...
Current education standards are essential for midwives to be capable of functioning to their full scope of practice Author links open overlay panelShow more Share Cite https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2013.10.003Get rights and contentPrevious article in issue Next article in issue...
If a woman’s preferences exceeded the responsibility and scope of primary care midwives, they were less willing to oblige. Because local protocols are created in dialogue between local primary and secondary care professionals, they often differ between localities, and therefore midwives’ dilemmas ...
At the beginning of each session the leader distributes a handout on the topic of that particular session. In the 1st session participants discuss the scope and the origin of the problem they then move on to basic facts about the disease such as its mode of transmission risk factors and ...
They are characterised by lack of consistency in practice and standardisation of care. Within the overarching theme, four subthemes were identified: Falling through the gaps; Qualifications, skills and attitudes of health professionals; Caring for women who have sustained SPT; and Gold standard care:...
However, recent Australian research found some mid- wives perceive waterbirth policies and guidelines can limit their scope to facilitate water immersion and did not al- ways support women's informed choice [12]. There is limited research examining midwives' education, knowledge and practice around ...