Midwifery workforce challenges in Victoria, Australia. A cross-sectional study of maternity managers

CONCLUSION: Victorian maternity services have a midwifery workforce shortage and are experiencing significant skill mix issues. The pandemic has exacerbated these considerable gaps in the workforce. Urgent implementation of retention and recruitment schemes are needed, along with strategies to improve the working conditions for the current workforce.PMID:37553273 | DOI:10.1016/j.wombi.2023.07.130

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Source: Women Birth - August 8, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Robyn P Matthews Rebecca L Hyde Helen L McLachlan Fleur Llewelyn Della A Forster Source Type: research