Implementing midwifery units in a European country: Situational analysis of an Italian case study.

Strong evidence recommends midwifery-led care for women with uncomplicated pregnancies. International research is now focusing on how to implement midwifery models of care in countries where they are not well established. In Europe, many countries like Italy are promoting midwifery-led care in natio...

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Publicado en:Midwifery Vol. 116
Autores principales: Batinelli, Laura, McCourt, Christine, Bonciani, Manila, Rocca-Ihenacho, Lucia
Formato: research Journal Article
Publicado: Elsevier B.V. Jan2023
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          Batinelli, Laura
          McCourt, Christine
          Bonciani, Manila
          Rocca-Ihenacho, Lucia
        affil: Centre for Maternal and Child Health Research, School of Health and Psychological Sciences, City, University of London, 1 Myddelton Street, London EC1R 1UW, UK
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          Implementation Science Italy
          Midwifery Service Italy
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          Action Research
          Italy
          Conceptual Framework
          Midwives
          Neonatologists
          Obstetrics
          Leaders
          Physician Executives
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      ab: Strong evidence recommends midwifery-led care for women with uncomplicated pregnancies. International research is now focusing on how to implement midwifery models of care in countries where they are not well established. In Europe, many countries like Italy are promoting midwifery-led care in national guidelines but often struggle to apply this change in practice. This study collected data on professional, organisational and service users' levels to conduct a situational analysis of an Italian service which is approaching the implementation of a midwifery unit. Participatory Action Research was used together with the support of the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research to conduct data collection and analysis. Forty-eight participants amongst professionals (midwives, obstetricians and neonatologists) and at organisational level (midwifery leaders and medical directors) were recruited; secondary data on service users' views was analysed via regional online surveys. Barriers and facilitators to the implementation were identified to assess the readiness of the local context. This study is the first to include professionals, managers and service users in a European context such as Italy. Facilitators to the implementation of the alongside midwifery unit were found in national guidelines, allocated funding, collaborative engagement and medical support. Hierarchical structures, a prevalent medical model and lack of trust and awareness of the evidence of safety of midwifery-led models were main barriers.
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