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Midwifery as a discipline

¹School of Nursing, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, USA.

Journal of Nurse-Midwifery

|November 14, 1997

Summary

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Midwifery is currently viewed as a profession, but its status as a distinct academic discipline requires further development. This analysis explores the foundational elements needed to establish midwifery as a formalized branch of knowledge.

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Area of Science:

Midwifery Studies
Professional Development
Academic Disciplines

Background:

Recent advancements in midwifery practice prompt a re-evaluation of its academic standing.
Distinguishing between a profession and an academic discipline is crucial for midwifery's evolution.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine whether midwifery meets the criteria of an academic discipline.
To initiate a discussion on defining the core knowledge base of midwifery as a discipline.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of the definitions of 'discipline' and 'profession'.
Literature review on the current state of midwifery knowledge.

Main Results:

The author posits that the discipline of midwifery is currently underdeveloped.

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The existing body of knowledge requires structured development to be recognized as a formal discipline.

Conclusions:

Midwifery possesses the potential to be recognized as a distinct academic discipline.
Explicit discourse is needed to define and cultivate the knowledge base essential for midwifery as a discipline.