Edited book
Empowering Decision-Making in Midwifery: A Global Perspective
Routledge
2020
Abstract
Decision-making pervades all aspects of midwifery practice across the world. Midwifery is informed by a number of decision-making theories, but it is sometimes difficult to marry these theories with practice.
This book provides a comprehensive exploration of decision-making for midwives irrespective of where in the world they practice or in which model of care. The first part critically reviews decision-making theories, including the Enhancing Decision-making Assessment in Midwifery (EDAM) tool, and their relevance to midwifery. It explores the links between midwifery governance, including professional regulation and the law, risk and safety and decision-making as well as how critical thinking and reflection are essential elements of decision-making. It then goes on to present a number of diverse case studies, demonstrating how they interrelate to and impact upon optimal midwifery decision-making. Each chapter presents examples that show how the theory translates into practice and includes activities to reinforce learning points.
Bringing together a diverse range of contributors, this volume will be essential reading for midwifery students, practising midwives and midwifery academics.
Details
- Title
- Empowering Decision-Making in Midwifery: A Global Perspective
- Authors
- Elaine Jefford (Editor) - Southern Cross UniversityJulie Jomeen (Editor) - University of Hull
- Publisher
- Routledge
- DOI
- 10.4324/9780429398179
- ISBN
- 9780367027285; 9780367027261; 9780429398179
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Midwifery; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99701597802621
- Output Type
- Edited book
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