A descriptive study of Western Australian (WA) rural and urban midwives perceptions of competence and continuing competence: a background study

Helen Godwin

doi:10.26182/zwnb-0102

A descriptive study of Western Australian (WA) rural and urban midwives perceptions of competence and continuing competence: a background study

Helen Godwin

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Abstract

The aim of this study is to compare the perceptions of Western Australian midwives in the rural and urban settings regarding their competence, confidence and continuing competence in specific skills related to the safe delivery of maternity care. Access to premium education for WA rural midwives who are generalist nurse-midwives may be difficult due to barriers involving distance, cost and time. This study explores if midwifery skills can be maintained in geographically isolated areas with low birth numbers and limited resources.

Original language	English
Qualification	Masters
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	Carr, Sandra, Supervisor Mercer, Annette, Supervisor
Award date	27 May 2011
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26182/zwnb-0102
Publication status	Unpublished - 2011

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