Development of a Quality Assurance Assessment Tool to meet accreditation standards for midwifery education: A Delphi study.
Women Birth
; 37(5): 101660, 2024 Sep.
Article
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Ensuring the quality of midwifery education is critical for producing a qualified and competent midwifery workforce for sexual, reproductive, maternal, and newborn care services. While global standards advocate for quality enhancement and accreditation systems, challenges persist, particularly in low-income countries like Bangladesh.AIM:
To validate and culturally adapt a Quality Assurance Assessment tool aligned with global midwifery education standards for application in Bangladesh. The goal of the tool is to guide and assess an internal quality education assurance process tailored to meet the national accreditation standards.METHODS:
A modified Delphi technique was conducted with a panel of 55 experts, including educators, principals, and researchers from Bangladesh, India, and Sweden. The study underwent three rounds tool development, field testing, and consensus building.RESULTS:
The first round was completed by 25 workshop panel members, the second was completed by 30 participants during field testing, and the third was completed by the 25 workshop panel members from the first round. The developed Quality Assurance Assessment Tool demonstrated face and content validity through expert consultation and field testing, aligning with both global education and national accreditation standards. Minor revisions enhanced clarity and feasibility.CONCLUSION:
The Delphi rounds resulted in a validated Quality Assurance Assessment Tool that offers a robust framework for assessing and enhancing midwifery education quality, aiding progress towards meeting national accreditation standards. This study provides a valuable resource for countries seeking to develop similar tools aligned with global and national education priorities.Mots clés
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Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Assurance de la qualité des soins de santé
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Méthode Delphi
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Agrément
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Profession de sage-femme
Limites:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Pays/Région comme sujet:
Asia
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Europa
Langue:
En
Journal:
Women Birth
Sujet du journal:
ENFERMAGEM
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OBSTETRICIA
Année:
2024
Type de document:
Article
Pays de publication:
Pays-Bas