Abstract
Aim
The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of shared learning between Australian
and Balinese midwifery students during a two-week clinical placement in Bali Indonesia.
Background
Cultural safety in midwifery is a key concept that is underpinned by the provision
of holistic quality midwifery care to all women. Therefore, culturally safe midwifery
care identifies, protects and promotes women’s individual cultures and is a key concept
that is fostered in midwifery education. To educate culturally safe midwives, international
placements to resource limited countries have become more common within midwifery
education programs.
Methods
This study used a qualitative research design with a convenience sampling design.
The participants were enrolled in midwifery courses in a University in the Northern
Territory of Australia (n = 9), a Balinese private midwifery school (n = 4) and a Balinese public midwifery school (n = 4). Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data.
Findings
The findings were categorised into major themes under the headings of “Learning together
despite differences”; “Cultural differences”, “Communication, Resources”, and “Recommendations
for future placements”.
Conclusion
This study provides a valuable insight into how shared learning increases students’
midwifery knowledge and is fundamental in understanding cultural differences that
could be applied to students’ clinical midwifery practice.
Keywords
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: January 27, 2020
Accepted:
November 29,
2019
Received in revised form:
November 28,
2019
Received:
September 6,
2019
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