1. An Inclusive Framework for Collaboration between Midwives and Traditional Birth Attendants and Optimising Maternal and Child Healthcare in Restricted Rural Communities in South Africa: Policy Considerations.
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Musie, Maurine Rofhiwa, Mulaudzi, Fhumulani Mavis, Anokwuru, Rafiat, and Sepeng, Nombulelo Veronica
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MATERNAL health services ,MATERNAL-child health services ,CONSENSUS (Social sciences) ,MIDWIFERY ,RURAL conditions ,STAKEHOLDER analysis ,MEDICAL care ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,COMPARATIVE studies ,CHILD health services ,INTERPROFESSIONAL relations ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,RESEARCH funding ,JUDGMENT sampling ,POLICY sciences ,THEMATIC analysis ,ADULT education workshops ,GROUP process - Abstract
Collaboration between midwives and traditional birth attendants for maternal and child healthcare is a challenge in rural South African communities due to the absence of a guiding framework. To address this, this study sought to develop and validate an inclusive framework informed by the Donabedian structure–process–outcome (SPO) framework for collaboration between these healthcare professionals. Method: Key stakeholders were invited to participate in a co-creation workshop to develop the framework. Twenty (20) participants were purposively sampled based on their maternal and child healthcare expertise. A consensus design using the nominal group technique was followed. Results: Participants identified the components needed in the framework, encompassing (i) objectives, (ii) structures, (iii) processes, and (iv) outcomes. Conclusion: This paper will contribute to the development of an inclusive healthcare framework, providing insights for stakeholders, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to improve maternal and child healthcare outcomes in resource-constrained, rural settings. Ultimately, the proposed framework will create a sustainable and culturally sensitive model that optimises the strengths of midwives and TBAs and fosters improved healthcare delivery to rural South African communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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