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Examining the transformation of midwifery education in Australia to inform future directions: an integrative review (2022)
Journal Article
McKellar, L., Graham, K., Sheehan, A., Fleet, J., Sidebotham, M., & Sweet, L. (2023). Examining the transformation of midwifery education in Australia to inform future directions: an integrative review. Women and Birth, 36(2), 155-166. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2022.11.010

Background
Integral to quality midwifery practice is the education of midwives. Like other countries, Australia faces ongoing challenges in delivering midwifery education programs. Reasons include escalating program costs, challenges in securing mea... Read More about Examining the transformation of midwifery education in Australia to inform future directions: an integrative review.

Evaluation of a regional midwifery caseload model of care integrated across five birthing sites in South Australia: Women’s experiences and birth outcomes (2022)
Journal Article
Adelson, P., Fleet, J., & McKellar, L. (2023). Evaluation of a regional midwifery caseload model of care integrated across five birthing sites in South Australia: Women’s experiences and birth outcomes. Women and Birth, 36(1), 80-88. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2022.03.004

Introduction
The ongoing closure of regional maternity services in Australia has significant consequences for women and communities. In South Australia, a regional midwifery model of care servicing five birthing sites was piloted with the aim of bri... Read More about Evaluation of a regional midwifery caseload model of care integrated across five birthing sites in South Australia: Women’s experiences and birth outcomes.