A Concise Guide to Continuity of Care in Midwifery

Continuity of care in midwifery - the most traditional way of practising - has been overlooked for much of the last century but is re-emerging as an evidence-based model of care. This book is a vital companion to students and qualified midwives as continuity of care is integrated into midwifery education and services.

Autorentext

Ellen Kitson-Reynolds is a Principal Teaching Fellow and Midwifery Programme Lead at the University of Southampton, UK. She is also a Post-doctoral Clinical Academic Midwife and Professional Midwifery Advocate linked to the Princess Anne Hospital, Southampton.

Kate Ashforth is a clinical midwife working in a midwifery led pathway team for the University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.

Zusammenfassung
Continuity of care in midwifery the most traditional way of practising has been overlooked for much of the last century but is re-emerging as an evidence-based model of care. This book is a vital companion to students and qualified midwives as continuity of care is integrated into midwifery education and services.

Inhalt

1.Introduction 2.Case load held practice and the national and international political/professional context 3.Evidence base on case load held practice and outcomes 4.Practicalities - student experiences of case load held 5.Considerations for practice supervisors, practice assessors and academic assessors 6.The emotional aspects of continuity of carer 7.Case load held experience lifelong learning and professional development 8.Final project and Quality monitoring 9.Transition from student to newly qualified midwife 10.Resources