Research priorities of midwives: a Delphi study.

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  • Kayleen Jordan
  • Valerie Slavin
  • Jennifer Fenwick
چکیده

The aim of this study was to identify the research priorities of midwives at Gold Coast Hospital (GCH), South East Queensland, Australia. It was also hoped that the study would help foster a culture of inquiry and reflection. Establishing and maintaining a research culture is essential to the provision of high quality maternity services. A two phase Delphi design was used. Fifty eight midwives participated in round one (50 per cent response rate) and 54 in round two (60 per cent response rate). Midwives identified post dates induction of labour and work place culture as areas of research interest.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The practising midwife

دوره 16 3  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2013