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Support workers in maternity services.

Jane Sandall1, Manthorpe Jill, Amanda Mansfield

  • 1King's College, London.

The Journal of Family Health Care
|January 19, 2008
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Maternity support workers are increasingly vital in UK obstetric and neonatal services. Standardized training and national governance are needed to optimize their expanding roles and ensure quality patient care.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Maternal Health
  • Nursing and Midwifery

Background:

  • UK healthcare reforms, including reduced doctor hours and service reconfigurations, have led to expanded clinical roles for practitioners.
  • This shift necessitates increased utilization of support workers to allow midwives more time for their evolving clinical responsibilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the current roles and integration of support workers within NHS Trusts in England.
  • To identify areas for improved governance and future research regarding support worker functions in maternity care.

Main Methods:

  • A scoping study was conducted across NHS Trusts in England.
  • The study involved authors discussing their findings on the utilization and impact of support workers.

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Main Results:

  • Managers in NHS Trusts welcome the contributions of support workers to maternity care.
  • Support workers assist with diverse tasks, including breastfeeding support, continuity of care, labor support, home births, operating theatre assistance, and antenatal/postnatal groups.
  • Current training and responsibilities for these workers are variable.

Conclusions:

  • A national framework is essential for effective governance of maternity support workers.
  • Further research is required on the impact of support workers on maternal and infant outcomes, cost-effectiveness, and patient experiences.