Dissertation
How do Australian Midwives conceptualise intrapartum risk?
University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Doctor of Philosophy, University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
2021
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25907/00093
Abstract
Midwifery care is increasingly viewed as an inherently risky area. Organisational risk management, and clinical governance have a significant impact on contemporary midwifery practice. Intrapartum risk amplification is often managed by inordinate surveillance and intervention. However, increasing the focus on risk management does not necessarily facilitate the safety of the woman and her baby and may introduce iatrogenic risk. While intrapartum care may be at times obstetric led, or in collaboration with obstetricians, midwives are the overall primary care givers to birthing women. Obstetrics has a distinct professional philosophy which is often more risk focused, and as such, may not align with midwifery philosophy. As key care providers in the intrapartum period, it is important to gain an understanding of how midwives conceptualise and work within this risk discourse.
Details
- Title
- How do Australian Midwives conceptualise intrapartum risk?
- Authors
- Laura Gabriel
- Contributors
- Rachel Reed (Supervisor) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy
- Awarding institution
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Degree awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- DOI
- 10.25907/00093
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99575108102621
- Output Type
- Dissertation
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