Implementation of midwifery continuity of care models for Indigenous women in Australia: Perspectives and reflections for the United Kingdom. (February 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fernandez Turienzo, C.; Roe, Y.; Rayment-Jones, H.; Kennedy, A.; Forster, D.; Homer, CSE.; McLachlan, H.; Sandall, J.
• Is Part Of: Midwifery. Volume 69(2019)
• Page Start: 110
• Page End: 112
• Publication Date: 2019-02
• Subjects: Midwifery continuity of care -- Implementation -- Models of care -- Indigenous women -- Vulnerable women; Midwifery -- Periodicals; Midwifery -- Periodicals; Sages-femmes -- Périodiques; Midwifery; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 618.2005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2018.11.005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0266-6138

Abstract

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.