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Collaborative practice. A resource guide for midwives
Journal of Nurse-Midwifery
|March 7, 1998
Summary
Limited research exists on midwife-physician collaboration effectiveness. However, evidence from interdisciplinary teams and midwifery practice supports their collaborative benefits for improved healthcare models.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare collaboration
- Midwifery practice
- Interdisciplinary healthcare teams
Context:
- Paucity of literature specifically addressing midwife-physician collaborative practices.
- Existing literature on interdisciplinary teams and midwifery effectiveness provides a strong foundation.
- Need for resources to support midwives in developing collaborative models.
Purpose:
- To provide a resource list for midwives.
- To support the creation, reestablishment, and research of collaborative practice models.
- To highlight the compelling argument for midwife-physician collaboration based on existing evidence.
Summary:
- Synthesizes literature on interdisciplinary collaboration and midwifery practice.
- Demonstrates the effectiveness of collaborative practices involving midwives and physicians.
- Offers access to relevant literature for midwives.
Impact:
- Facilitates the development and research of midwife-physician collaborative models.
- Strengthens the evidence base for interdisciplinary healthcare.
- Supports improved healthcare delivery through enhanced collaboration.
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