Research skills in practice

Abstract

Kelda Folliard and Ruth Sanders discuss facilitating the conceptual leap for student midwives towards embedding evidence-based practice and research in midwifery

A narrative review of Master’s programs in midwifery across selected OECD countries: Organizational aspects, competence goals and learning outcomes

“…In its ‘International Code of Ethics for Midwives’, the ICM describes that midwives use up-to-date data and professional evidence-based knowledge for safe midwifery practice as well as actively participate in research 68 . However, evidence-based practice and research are seen as a challenge for midwifery students 69 as well as practitioners 21 . A tension between evidence-based practice as well as research and practice is reported 69 .…”

“…However, evidence-based practice and research are seen as a challenge for midwifery students 69 as well as practitioners 21 . A tension between evidence-based practice as well as research and practice is reported 69 . Reasons for this include the lack of clinically active midwives with solid scientific training in many places have 67 and their lack of influence on the framework conditions and the control of these via management positions 8 .…”

“…Reasons for this include the lack of clinically active midwives with solid scientific training in many places have 67 and their lack of influence on the framework conditions and the control of these via management positions 8 . Embedding elements of evidence-based practice and research in the primary qualification of midwives is not enough to ensure that evidence-based practice can be implemented within the actual work as a midwife 69 - 71 . Rather, to prepare midwives for research activities, they should complete Master’s or doctoral programs 19 , 67 , where comprehensive research abilities are developed.…”