Using Evidence to Advocate in Midwifery Practice
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MIDW4015 | Midwifery | 4 | 20 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- MIDW4015
- School
- Midwifery
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This course considers:
• Advanced levels of problem-solving and clinical expertise in midwifery concepts of normality and risk in childbirth;
• Evaluation of current evidence will enable students to challenge non-evidence based practice;
• Explore how midwives can advocate for women to optimise childbearing outcomes;
• The significance of evidence-based practice and midwifery decision-making.
Target Students
Midwives or nurses involved in maternity care.
Classes
- One 7-hour un assigned each week for 20 weeks
- One 5-hour un assigned each week for 8 weeks
- One 2-hour-30-minute lecture each week for 8 weeks
Assessment
- 100% Assignment: Assignment of 3,000 words.
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
The course aims to provide students with opportunities to develop their knowledge of advocacy in midwifery practice by evaluating how childbearing women with normal pregnancies and births are cared for within the context of risk. Evaluation of complications during pregnancy and birth will be explored to enable students to challenge non-evidence based practice.Learning Outcomes
Critically evaluate the physiological and psychological processes that occur during normal childbirth;
Demonstrate knowledge of the diverse conditions and complications in relation to childbearing and critically evaluate care pathways utilised in their management;
Evaluate how the physiological, psychological, sociological aspects of childbirth can be maximised to enhance birth physiology.
Critically appraise and evaluate evidence in relation to risk assessment and the management of normal childbirth, enabling the midwife to challenge non-evidence based practice
Evaluate own and others practice in order to maximise normal birth physiology and birth-outcomes for women in their care, acting as an advocate for women
Demonstrate excellent communication skills, robust problem solving skills, analytical, reflective, diagnostic and evaluative skills.