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Computers in midwifery practice: a view from the labour ward

E M Hillan1, M M McGuire, M Cooper

  • 1Department of Nursing and Midwifery Studies, University of Glasgow, Scotland.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|March 27, 1998
PubMed
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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Health Informatics
  • Nursing Research

Background:

  • Research integration into clinical practice remains a challenge.
  • Lack of practitioner awareness or understanding of research findings hinders implementation.
  • The Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Database offers systematic reviews to bridge this gap.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess midwives' utilization of the Cochrane Database for practice.
  • To evaluate midwives' computer literacy and educational needs regarding research access.
  • To understand barriers to using research databases in clinical settings.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire surveyed 850 labour ward midwives across 22 Scottish hospitals.
  • Investigated midwives' computer preparation, perceptions, and usage.
  • Telephone interviews with labour ward managers explored their views on the Cochrane Database.

Main Results:

  • Only 27% of midwives regularly used the Cochrane Database.
  • Midwives generally had positive attitudes towards IT but lacked necessary computer skills.
  • Managers confirmed a need for enhanced training and support for midwives.

Conclusions:

  • Despite accessibility, limited regular use of the Cochrane Database by midwives was observed.
  • Inadequate computer skills represent a significant barrier to research utilization.
  • Professional preparation and continuing education for midwives must address digital literacy and research access.

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