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[Changes in nurse-midwifery practices in Taiwan]
1Graduate Institute of Nurse-Midwifery, National Taipei College of Nursing, Taipei, Taiwan. suchen@ntcn.edu.tw
Hu Li Za Zhi the Journal of Nursing
|March 26, 2009
Summary
Nurse-midwives are vital in Taiwan for maternal and infant health, offering natural childbirth support. Future policies aim to elevate their professional status and image in healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Midwifery
- Public Health
Context:
- Nurse-midwifery has a long history in Taiwan, significantly impacting women and infant health.
- Educational standards for nurse-midwifery evolved, extending to college and graduate levels by 1999.
- Traditional views emphasize natural processes in pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding, with women historically central to care.
Purpose:
- To explore the historical evolution and current status of nurse-midwifery in Taiwan.
- To advocate for policies that enhance the professional image and recognition of nurse-midwives.
- To highlight the comprehensive healthcare services provided by nurse-midwives.
Summary:
- Nurse-midwives provide essential healthcare, including consultation, collaborative case management with obstetricians, referrals, and health promotion.
- The profession's educational framework has advanced, reflecting a growing recognition of its importance.
- Taiwan aims to optimize the nurse-midwifery profession by focusing on education, examination, and employment.
Impact:
- Elevating the professional status of nurse-midwives in Taiwan's healthcare system.
- Strengthening maternal and infant healthcare services through specialized midwifery care.
- Promoting a healthcare model that respects natural processes in childbirth and women's autonomy.
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