Experiences of midwives and nurses in policy development in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review protocol. (November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Etowa, Josephine; Vukic, Adele; Aston, Megan; Boadu, Nana Yaa; Helwig, Melissa; Macdonald, Danielle; Sikora, Lindsey; Wright, Erica; Babatunde, Seye; George, Awoala Nelson
• Is Part Of: JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports. Volume 14:Number 11(2016)
• Page Start: 72
• Page End: 82
• Publication Date: 2016-11
• Subjects: Engagement -- LMICs -- midwives -- nurses -- policy development; Medicine -- Periodicals; Health -- Periodicals; 613
• DOI: 10.11124/JBISRIR-2016-003191
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2202-4433

Abstract

Abstract : Review question/objective: The objective of this review is to identify, appraise and synthesize the qualitative evidence on the experiences of midwives' and nurses' involvement in policy development in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This qualitative review seeks to address the following question: What are midwives' and nurses' experiences of being involved in policy development in LMICs?