Implementation of midwifery continuity of care models for Indigenous women in Australia: Perspectives and reflections for the United Kingdom

C. Fernandez Turienzo*, Y. Roe, H. Rayment-Jones, A. Kennedy, D. Forster, C. S.E. Homer, H. McLachlan, J. Sandall

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Abstract

Maternity models that provide midwifery continuity of care have been established to increase access to appropriate services for Indigenous Australian women. Understanding the development and implementation of continuity models for Indigenous women in Australia provides useful insights for the development and implementation of similar models in other contexts such as those for vulnerable and socially disadvantaged women living in the United Kingdom. To ensure better health outcomes for mothers and babies, it is crucial to promote culturally competent and safe public health models in which midwives work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)110-112
Number of pages3
JournalMIDWIFERY
Volume69
Early online date17 Nov 2018
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2019

Keywords

  • Midwifery continuity of care
  • Implementation
  • Models of care
  • Indigenous women
  • Vulnerable women

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