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EXPANDING PRACTICE INTO AREAS. ALIGNED PHILOSOPHICALLY WITH MIDWIFERY.
Australian Nursing & Midwifery Journal
|December 14, 2017
Summary
The number of midwives in Australia more than doubled between 1999 and 2014, indicating significant growth in the midwifery workforce. This expansion highlights a positive trend in maternal healthcare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Workforce Analysis
- Maternal Health Statistics
- Nursing and Midwifery Studies
Background:
- The Australian midwifery workforce is a critical component of maternal and newborn healthcare.
- Understanding workforce trends is essential for healthcare planning and resource allocation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the growth trends of registered midwives in Australia.
- To quantify the increase in the midwifery workforce between 1999 and 2014.
Main Methods:
- Data sourced from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) 2014 workforce report.
- Analysis of registered midwife numbers for the years 1999 and 2014.
Main Results:
- The total number of midwives practicing in Australia increased from 11,985 in 1999 to 23,862 in 2014.
- Over 3,000 registered midwives practiced solely as midwives in 2014.
Conclusions:
- The Australian midwifery workforce experienced substantial growth over the 15-year period.
- This growth suggests an increasing capacity and potential for midwifery-led care models in Australia.
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