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The development of a global Midwifery Education Accreditation Programme
Andrea Nove1, Sally Pairman2, Leah F Bohle3
1a Novametrics Ltd , Duffield , Derbyshire , UK.
Global Health Action
|July 5, 2018
Summary
The International Confederation of Midwives developed an accreditation program to ensure quality midwifery education, addressing global shortages. This program enhances accountability and improves care for mothers and newborns worldwide.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Medical Education
- Nursing & Midwifery
Background:
- Addressing the global midwife shortage necessitates increased student intake.
- Ensuring high-quality midwifery education is crucial for maternal and newborn care.
- Accreditation schemes can assure educational quality, but implementation capacity is often limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and pilot testing of the International Confederation of Midwives' Midwifery Education Accreditation Programme (ICM MEAP).
- To assess the potential of ICM MEAP in building capacity and enhancing midwifery care quality.
- To align midwifery education with global standards for improved maternal and newborn outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Reviewed global, regional, and national standards to develop assessment criteria.
- Validated criteria through international consultation.
- Pilot tested the accreditation process in Comoros and Trinidad and Tobago.
Main Results:
- The developed assessment criteria and accreditation process were appropriate for diverse country contexts.
- Pilot testing led to refinements, enhancing the user-friendliness of the program.
- The program demonstrated feasibility in different healthcare settings.
Conclusions:
- The ICM MEAP can significantly improve health outcomes for women and newborns.
- It achieves this by strengthening institutional capacity for quality midwifery education.
- Enhanced accountability for education quality is a key outcome, leading to better midwifery care.
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