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Nurse-midwives reconfiguring care in the scope of labor and births in COVID-19 times [PDF]

Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem, 2021
Objectives: to analyze how the nurse-midwives of maternity wards that were fields of practice for an improvement course in obstetrics have reorganized care in the context of labor and birth amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Paolla Amorim Malheiros Dulfe, Valdecyr Herdy Alves, Audrey Vidal Pereira, Bianca Dargam Gomes Vieira, Diego Pereira Rodrigues, Giovanna Rosário Soanno Marchiori, Maria Bertilla Lutterbach Riker Branco   +6 more
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Evaluation of a method to identify midwives in national provider identifier data

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2023
Objectives Comparison of national midwife workforce data from the National Provider Identifier file determined it undercounted midwives compared to national data available from the American Midwifery Certification Board. This undercount may be due to the
Jennifer Vanderlaan, Karen Jefferson
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Knowledge, attitude and use of evidence based practice (EBP) among registered nurse-midwives practicing in central hospitals in Malawi: a cross-sectional survey

BMC Nursing, 2022
Background Even though evidence based practice (EBP) is being considered as a critical element in improving the quality of health services and achieving excellence in patient care, there is currently little knowledge of how EBP relates to nursing and ...
Paul Uchizi Kaseka, Balwani Chingatichifwe Mbakaya   +1 more
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Challenges experienced by newly qualified nurse-midwives transitioning to practice in selected midwifery settings in northern Malawi

BMC Nursing, 2022
Background Literature shows that newly qualified nurse-midwives face challenges integrating into the workforce during their transition period from education to practice.
Mathews Brave Mtegha, Elizabeth Chodzaza, Ellen Chirwa, Fatch Welcome Kalembo, Maggie Zgambo   +4 more
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Evaluation of labor and childbirth care by nurse-midwives in Brazilian private hospitals: results of a quality improvement project

Reproductive Health, 2023
Plain Language Summary Brazil has a high rate of cesarean sections with low participation of nurse-midwives in childbirth care. Nurse-midwife care is associated with less use of interventions, lower proportions of cesarean sections and greater women’s ...
Fabrine C. Souza, Rosa Maria Soares Madeira Domingues, Jacqueline Alves Torres, Maysa Luduvice Gomes, Maria do Carmo Leal   +4 more
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Preparedness for Managing Pregnant and Postpartum Women with COVID-19 Among Nurse-Midwives in Kenya

SAGE Open Nursing, 2022
Introduction Globally, maternal morbidity and mortality have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the high burden of maternal and neonatal mortality in Kenya prior to COVID-19, front line health workers, including nurse-midwives, must be ...
Rose Maina MSN, RN, Rachel Wangari Kimani DNP, CHNP, FNP, RN, James Orwa MSc, Bernard Daniel Mutwiri BSc, Carolyne K. Nyariki MSN, BSN, Sheila Shaibu, Valerie Fleming PhD, JCL, MA, BDiv   +6 more
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Use of non-pharmacological methods in managing labour pain: experiences of nurse-midwives in two selected district hospitals in eastern Tanzania

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2022
Background Labour pain usually brings with it many concerns for a parturient and her family. The majority of the women in labour pain may require some sort of pain relief method during this period, be it pharmacological or non-pharmacological.
Dorkasi L. Mwakawanga, Lilian T. Mselle, Victor Z. Chikwala, Nathanael Sirili   +3 more
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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program Regarding Placental Examination among Staff Nurses at Baghdad Teaching Hospitals

Kufa Journal for Nursing Sciences, 2023
Objectives: The study aims to evaluate the nurse-midwives’ knowledge and practices regarding placenta examination in a delivery room in Baghdad teaching hospitals.
Sarab Nasr, Rabea Mohsen Ali
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Implementing an education program for nurse-midwives focused on early essential care for breast milk expression among mothers of preterm infants

International Breastfeeding Journal, 2021
Background Although breastfeeding guidelines for infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) have been introduced in Japan, these guidelines have not been reflected in practice.
Rie Tanaka, Shigeko Horiuchi
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Benefits and issues of education program for nurse-midwives on milk expression care for preterm mothers in postpartum period

Heliyon, 2022
Background and aims: Breastfeeding is important for preterm mothers and infants. However, evidence-based practice and standardized education remain inadequate. To implement evidence-based practice, continuous education is mandatory for nurse-midwives. We
Rie Tanaka, Shigeko Horiuchi
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