| Sumario: | Background/Aims: Research and evidence are a key part of the midwife's role and pre-registration midwifery education. This literature review aimed to identify what was known about research/evidence-based practice pedagogy in midwifery and nursing programmes; specifically, how this type of education is facilitated and how learning about research/evidence-based practice affects students' knowledge and attitudes. Methods: Databases were reviewed to identify papers published between 2009 and 2024. Findings were synthesised into overarching themes, integrating the data from 38 papers, which included a sample of pre-registration midwifery or nursing students. Results: Research and evidence-based practice education is provided via a structured learning pathway, through participating in the research process or via specific pedagogical activities or exercises. Learning about research and evidence-based practice positively affects students' knowledge of and attitudes to these concepts. Conclusions: Research and evidence-based practice can be taught in multiple ways, positively affecting students' knowledge and attitudes. However, a paucity of research explores this from the UK student midwife's perspective and this area needs further exploration. Implications for practice: Educators must ensure that they review the pedagogical approaches they use to effectively increase students' opinions of research and evidence-based practice.
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