Abstract
Background
Women receiving continuity of midwifery care have increased satisfaction and improved
outcomes. Preparation of midwifery students to work in continuity models from the
point of graduation may provide an ongoing midwifery workforce that meets rising demand
from women for access to such care.
Aim of the paper
The aim of this paper is to describe an innovative midwifery course based on a continuity
model, where students acquire more than 50 % of clinical hours through continuity
of care experiences. Additional educational strategies incorporated in the course
to enhance the CCE experience within the philosophy of midwifery care, include a virtual
maternity centre, case-based learning and the Resources Activities Support Evaluation
(RASE) pedagogical model of learning.
Discussion
Australian accredited midwifery courses vary in structure, format and philosophy;
this new course provides students with an alternative option of study for those who
have a particular interest in continuity of midwifery care.
Conclusion
A midwifery course which provides the majority of clinical hours through continuity
of care may prepare graduates for employment within midwifery group practice models
by demonstrating the benefits of relationship building, improved outcomes and the
reality of an on-call lifestyle.
Keywords
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: November 28, 2022
Accepted:
November 25,
2022
Received in revised form:
November 21,
2022
Received:
August 30,
2022
Publication stage
In Press Corrected ProofIdentification
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