What's new in midwifery - 2nd November 2022 - global health, mental health
Global healthThe causes of preterm neonatal deaths in India and Pakistan (PURPOSe): a prospective cohort studyMental healthAssociation of antidepressant use during pregnancy with risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children, librarian intervention or payment needed for access to full article.One woman ' s experience of severe postpartum anxiety, published in the Guardian. (Source: Browsing)
Source: Browsing - November 2, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: midwifery Source Type: blogs
What's new in midwifery - 2nd November 2022 - audit reports and inspections
Perinatal Mortality Review Tool Annual Report for March 2021 to February 2022MBRRACE-UK Perinatal Mortality Surveillance Report 2020And an article from the Guardian:CQC finds evidence of sub standard care at 39% of maternity units in England (Source: Browsing)
Source: Browsing - November 2, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: midwifery Source Type: blogs
What's new in midwifery - 2nd November 2022 - research
Infant feedingText message-based breastfeeding support compared with usual care: a randomized controlled trial (librarian intervention or payment needed for access to full text)DeliverySufentanil for spinal analgesia during cesarean section delivery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsMonofilament suture versus braided suture thread to improve pregnancy outcomes after vaginal cervical cerclage (C-STICH): a pragmatic randomised, controlled, phase 3, superiority trialGestational diabetesExercise during pregnancy for preventing gestational diabetes mellitus and hypertensive disorders: An...
Source: Browsing - November 2, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: midwifery Source Type: blogs
I Fear We Have Just Been Given A PowerPoint Presentation As A Substitute For Actually Doing Something!
This new release appeared a few days ago:Media releases• Workforce and educationNew plan to deliver digital health capability across the health workforce to respond to the needs of consumers now and in the future.Published 17 October 2022Australia ’s health system faces many challenges, including an ageing population, increasing consumer expectations and continuing pressures on Australia’s health workforce.In the face of these challenges, digital health is transforming the way that many patients manage their health and experience healthcare and driving a step change in the delivery of health services.TheCapability Ac...
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - October 26, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs
Commentators and Journalists Weigh In On Digital Health And Related Privacy, Safety, Social Media And Security Matters. Lots Of Interesting Perspectives - October 25, 2022.
-----This weekly blog is to explore the news around the larger issues around Digital Health, data security, data privacy, AI / ML. technology, social media and any related matters.I will also try to highlightADHA Propagandawhen I come upon it.Just so we keep count, the latest Notes from the ADHA Board were dated 6 December, 2018 and we have seen none since! It ’s pretty sad!Note: Appearance here is not to suggest I see any credibility or value in what follows. I will leave it to the reader to decide what is worthwhile and what is not! The point is to let people know what is being said / published that I have come upon, a...
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - October 25, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs
What's new in midwifery - the East Kent report
Reading the signals: maternity and neonatal services in East Kent, the Kirkup Report, has been published.News items about it:Guardian, 19th October 2022PA Media, in the Guardian, 19th October 2022BMJ news itemNCT responseProfessional Standards Authority response (an organisation that works with organisations that register and regulate people working in health and social care, and which reports to Parliament) (Source: Browsing)
Source: Browsing - October 20, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: midwifery Source Type: blogs
Weekly Overseas Health IT Links – 15th October, 2022.
This article uses the one that divides providers into groups depending on the life cycle stage the clinic is at the given moment. According to this classification, medical providers fall into three groups:BeginnersGrowing clinicsWell-established providersHealth care providers are business entities, so their life cycle, like that of any business, consists of the early stage or launch, growth and maturity. At each stage, providers have different priorities and goals, and the choice of medical software solutions should be made accordingly.Medical software for beginnersThe launch phase can be tough. At this stage, the profits ...
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - October 15, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs
What's new in midwifery - 7th October 2022
Some recent things it might help to know.ResearchAlternative to intensive management of the active phase of the second stage of labor: a multicenter randomized trial (Phase Active du Second STade trial) among nulliparous women with an epidural. Trial conducted in France. (L)Midwifery continuity of care: a scoping review of where, how, by whom and for whom. Continuity of care in this context is care being provided by the same midwife. Declaration of interest - I found out about this one as it cites a study I did the literature searching for! Related to that is this letter from NHS Eng...
Source: Browsing - October 7, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: midwifery Source Type: blogs
Long Covid: a framework for nursing, midwifery, and care staff
NHS England -This framework supports nurses, midwives and care staff in ensuring care remains at a high standard, as well as demonstrating the contribution to the long Covid response. It aims to give the opportunity to embrace collective leadership in supporting people and communities served and showcase good practice as it emerges across England.GuidanceNHS England - publications (Source: Health Management Specialist Library)
Source: Health Management Specialist Library - October 5, 2022 Category: UK Health Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Covid-19 Patient involvement, experience and feedback Source Type: blogs
Commentators and Journalists Weigh In On Digital Health And Related Privacy, Safety, Social Media And Security Matters. Lots Of Interesting Perspectives - October 04, 2022.
-----This weekly blog is to explore the news around the larger issues around Digital Health, data security, data privacy, AI / ML. technology, social media and any related matters.I will also try to highlightADHA Propagandawhen I come upon it.Just so we keep count, the latest Notes from the ADHA Board were dated 6 December, 2018 and we have seen none since! It ’s pretty sad!Note: Appearance here is not to suggest I see any credibility or value in what follows. I will leave it to the reader to decide what is worthwhile and what is not! The point is to let people know what is being said / published that I have come upon, a...
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - October 4, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs
The Macro View – Health, Economics, and Politics and the Big Picture. What I Am Watching Here And Abroad.
September 29, 2022 Edition-----The world seems to be lurching to be overwhelmed by issues around most of the major powers being in conflict for a real risk of a global recession affecting the UK, Europe, the US and much of Asia. We seem to be in some pretty difficult times right now …In OZ Parliament is now back after the death of the Queen and it will be interesting to see how things play out and what the Budget looks like in the face of an upcoming recession.-----Major Issues.-----https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/a-nation-shorn-of-britishness-is-still-waiting-for-the-republic-20220915-p5bi90A nation shorn of Britis...
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - September 29, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs
Whistleblowing disclosures report 2022: healthcare professional regulators
This report is part of a coordinated effort with seven other regulators to address serious issues that health and care professionals in the UK have raised. The most common themes of the disclosures this year related to patient safety and care; leadership and management; health and safety; and behaviour.ReportNursing& Midwifery Council - press release (Source: Health Management Specialist Library)
Source: Health Management Specialist Library - September 28, 2022 Category: UK Health Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Regulation, governance and accountability Workforce and employment Source Type: blogs
What's new in midwifery - 27th September 2022
Some research you may find useful...Those marked L need payment or librarian intervention. Those marked OA are open access. One new Cochrane review: Maternal postures for fetal malposition in labour for improving the health of mothers and their infants. This is one of two new reviews replacing a review from 2007. The other is on maternal postures for fetal malposition in late pregnancy, but I can see no published review or protocol at the moment. (Access for free within the UK).Two on labour or delivery, possibly more obstetrics, but may be of interest:Weight-Based Compared With...
Source: Browsing - September 27, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: midwifery Source Type: blogs
Health and care workforce in Europe: time to act
This report focuses on identifying effective policy and planning responses to these HCWF challenges across the Region. The report presents an overview of the HCWF situation in the Region (focusing on medical doctors, nurses, midwives, dentists, pharmacists and physiotherapists, for w hom data are available)and identifies relevant policy options, their expected benefits and potential facilitators or barriers to successful implementation. Examples of sound evidence-informed practices in countries are also provided.ReportPress release (Source: Health Management Specialist Library)
Source: Health Management Specialist Library - September 20, 2022 Category: UK Health Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Workforce and employment Source Type: blogs
Hopeful Parents Really Need To Know The potential Risks They Run With Off The Shelf Technology!
This appeared last week:Fetal heart monitors implicated in stillbirths, neonatal deathByKate AubussonAugust 29, 2022 — 5.00amThe medical watchdog is investigating the dangers of at-home fetal heart monitors following three stillbirths and one neonatal death linked to the devices.The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will consider banning handheld fetal dopplers for personal use after theywere linked to multiple cases of pregnant women being “falsely reassured” that their unborn baby had a healthy heartbeat, leading to delays in seeking medical attention.Health authorities reported three stillbirths and one early...
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - September 8, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs
