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Exploring health professionals’ and women’s awareness of models of maternity care evidence.
- Source :
- British Journal of Midwifery; Jan2015, Vol. 23 Issue 1, p22-31, 10p, 6 Charts, 5 Graphs
- Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- A Cochrane systematic review has shown midwifery-led continuity models of care provide explicit benefits for mothers and babies compared with other models of maternity care, with a comparable level of safety. This study explored the local impact of the review, alongside other midwifery-led care evidence and guidelines. Electronic surveys were undertaken exploring women’s and health professionals’ awareness of models of maternity care evidence, including midwifery-led care and homebirth, and how they use evidence to guide their choices and practice. A low awareness of much of the available evidence was shown among the women and the professionals. There is a need for better dissemination of information to professionals as they are women’s preferred source of information about the options available for place of birth and midwifery-led care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09694900
- Volume :
- 23
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- British Journal of Midwifery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 100146077
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2015.23.1.22