ORCID
- Hopper, Heather: 0000-0003-4191-8814
Abstract
The objectives of this qualitative study were to describe the experiences of currently practicing newborn examiner midwives who had accessed their training post registration; explore their views on the inclusion of newborn examination in the pre-registration curriculum and invite them to identify strategies to achieve practical implementation of the inclusion of the newborn examination in pre-registration in the practice setting. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analysed using Thematic Analysis with an inductive approach. Three main themes were identified; experiences of the role, views of the newborn examination being incorporated into the pre-registration midwifery curriculum and practical considerations. The findings from this study show that currently practicing newborn examiner midwives accept the need for inclusion of the newborn examination in pre-registration midwifery education in order to sustain the best service for mothers and babies. The findings also indicate a need for ongoing interprofessional learning, support and investment to maximise efficiency of the service.
DOI
10.1016/j.nepr.2019.02.003
Publication Date
2019-02-13
Publication Title
Nurse Education in Practice
Volume
35
First Page
117
Last Page
123
ISSN
1471-5953
Embargo Period
2020-02-13
Organisational Unit
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Keywords
Education, Midwifery, Newborn examination, Pre-registration
Recommended Citation
Stanyer, R., & Hopper, H. (2019) 'Is the incorporation of the newborn examination in the pre-registration curriculum acceptable in clinical practice? A qualitative study.', Nurse Education in Practice, 35, pp. 117-123. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2019.02.003
