Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5566084 | Women and Birth | 2016 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Prescribing was viewed positively by midwives, but only a small proportion of suitably educated midwives were able to translate this into prescribing. Prolonged and complicated registration processes, restrictive drug formularies, and a lack of prescribing roles for public sector midwives were clear barriers. Supportive professional relationships, quality education and personal motivation and confidence assisted midwives in overcoming these barriers. Offering mentoring may help midwives to move into prescribing practice and use it in a manner that best meets the health needs of women and infants in midwifery care.
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Authors
Kirsten Small, Mary Sidebotham, Jenny Gamble, Jennifer Fenwick,