Abstract
Background
Caseload midwifery is a continuity of care(r) model being implemented in an increasing
number of Australian maternity settings. Question for review: is caseload midwifery
a feasible model for introducing into the rural Australian context?
Method
Integrative literature review.
Findings
Four main categories were identified and these include the evidence for caseload midwifery;
applicability to the rural context; experiences of registered and student midwives
and implementation of caseload midwifery models.
Conclusion
There is evidence to support caseload midwifery and its implementation in the rural
setting. However, literature to date is limited by small participant size and possible
selection bias. Further research, including rural midwives’ expectations and experience
of caseload midwifery may lead to improved sustainability of midwifery care for rural
Australian women.
Keywords
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: September 25, 2012
Accepted:
August 26,
2012
Received in revised form:
August 20,
2012
Received:
May 23,
2012
Publication stage
In Press Corrected ProofIdentification
Copyright
© 2012 Australian College of Midwives. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
