Midwives' perceptions of their role within the context of maternity service reform: An Appreciative Inquiry.

CONCLUSION: In order to promote the growth of evidence based continuity of care models midwives need to work to their full scope of practice. Strong midwifery leadership is required to enable midwives to re-conceptualise roles and work patterns and identify how they can engage with and contribute to reform of maternity services.
PMID: 25582894 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Women Birth - January 9, 2015 Category: Midwifery Authors: Sidebotham M, Fenwick J, Rath S, Gamble J Tags: Women Birth Source Type: research