Shaping ultrasound in midwifery: towards an evidence-based training framework for enhanced prenatal care.
Arch Gynecol Obstet
; 310(1): 23-43, 2024 Jul.
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| ID: mdl-38771531
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Academic advancement of the midwifery profession highlights the need to establish standardized qualifications in obstetric ultrasound diagnosis, being a central part of prenatal care. Thus, introduction of an evidence-based training program is warranted. We aimed to reviewed curriculum designs used in midwifery ultrasound education.METHODS:
A systematic literature research was conducted. Embase, PubMed and Google Scholar database was reviewed for publications using the terms "[midwife], [midwives], [midwifery students], [obstetric ultrasound], [midwife sonographer] and [education], [teaching], [program], [course], [curriculum] and [learning]". Papers with full description of curriculum designs or educational programs on obstetrical ultrasound for midwives were included and scrutinized against pre-defined criteria according to the PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparator, Outcomes) scheme.RESULTS:
29 publications were included. Studies demonstrated a significant disparity according to course concepts being used. Differing parameters included Duration, structure, learning approaches, course content, examination concepts and target groups (practising midwives vs. midwives in education).CONCLUSION:
An evidence-based ultrasound educational program for midwives remains to be developed, including further educational guidelines. Clinical applications by midwives, as well as the distinctions from medical practise, particularly in terms of legal considerations, needs to be defined.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Cuidado Pré-Natal
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Ultrassonografia Pré-Natal
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Currículo
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Tocologia
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article