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MIDBM3105 - Evidence-Based Midwifery Practice
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<p>This unit consolidates learning and addresses the use of research and contemporary theory to inform midwifery practice. It will enable the student to develop skills in clinical reasoning and judgement, and in evaluating evidence on which to base practice. Students will critique the application of research evidence in maternity care, and identify best practice. Students will compare and contrast existing practices, policies, procedures and protocols against the standards of evidence and best practice and relate this process to quality improvement in midwifery care. Students will develop skills to research aspects of practice that require an evidence basis, to collect and critically examine this evidence, and to formulate strategies for implementation of evidence-based practice</p>
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<p>The ANMAC National Accreditation Standards for the Midwife (2021); NMBA National Competency Standards for the Midwife (2018); NMBA Code of Professional Conduct for the Midwife (2018) and International Code of Ethics for the Midwife (2014) have substantially informed the syllabus/content of this unit. Evidence based knowledge in midwifery practice Assessing levels of evidence, evaluating evidence Steps of evidence-based midwifery Ethical considerations in evidence based practice, code of ethics Best practice principles Becoming a life-long learner, Midwifery inquiry Methods of inquiry, quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods Choosing a method of inquiry Gathering data, analysing data, applying findings to practice Applying the systematic review in informing clinical practice Critical thinking, problem solving and decision making Clinical decision-making framework and skills - Based on evidence, Experience, Collaboration & Consultation Principles of safety and quality in healthcare, NSQHS, Safer Care Vic Occupational health and safety Victorian Perinatal Data Collection; Digital Health Capability Framework; Digital health electronic medical records, Birthing outcomes system.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>This unit consolidates learning and addresses the use of research and contemporary theory to inform midwifery practice. It will enable the student to develop skills in clinical reasoning and judgement, and in evaluating evidence on which to base practice. Students will critique the application of research evidence in maternity care, and identify best practice. Students will compare and contrast existing practices, policies, procedures and protocols against the standards of evidence and best practice and relate this process to quality improvement in midwifery care. Students will develop skills to research aspects of practice that require an evidence basis, to collect and critically examine this evidence, and to formulate strategies for implementation of evidence-based practice</p>
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<p>The ANMAC National Accreditation Standards for the Midwife (2021); NMBA National Competency Standards for the Midwife (2018); NMBA Code of Professional Conduct for the Midwife (2018) and International Code of Ethics for the Midwife (2014) have substantially informed the syllabus/content of this unit. Evidence based knowledge in midwifery practice Assessing levels of evidence, evaluating evidence Steps of evidence-based midwifery Ethical considerations in evidence based practice, code of ethics Best practice principles Becoming a life-long learner, Midwifery inquiry Methods of inquiry, quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods Choosing a method of inquiry Gathering data, analysing data, applying findings to practice Applying the systematic review in informing clinical practice Critical thinking, problem solving and decision making Clinical decision-making framework and skills - Based on evidence, Experience, Collaboration & Consultation Principles of safety and quality in healthcare, NSQHS, Safer Care Vic Occupational health and safety Victorian Perinatal Data Collection; Digital Health Capability Framework; Digital health electronic medical records, Birthing outcomes system.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Midwifery
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
060303 - Midwifery
Offering:
<p><strong>Early Semester 2 Nursing</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/midbm3105">View unit fees</a>
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None
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None
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<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Identify the ways in which midwifery discipline knowledge is generated and used</p>
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<p>Analyse the relationship between research, theory and practice in midwifery</p>
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<p>Critically examine selected research in midwifery practice, including ethical considerations</p>
K4
<p>Examine various decision-making frameworks and their importance to contemporary midwifery</p>
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<p>Discuss principles of safety and quality in maternity health care</p>
S1
<p>Engage in skilled reflection for personal practice development</p>
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<p>Develop skills for conducting midwifery research</p>
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<p>Review and analyse the debate on evidence-based midwifery practice</p>
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<p>Critique an aspect of current midwifery practice to identify strengths and weaknesses of practice</p>
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<p>Apply the NMBA decision-making framework to midwifery</p>
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<p>Reviewing the evidence base for practice; clinical decision-making</p>
<p>Written assessment: Annotated bibliography</p>
<p>30-40%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, A2
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<p>Midwifery inquiry - Identifying current midwifery practices; applying the evidence; and presenting the research.</p>
<p>Written assessment: Midwifery practice quality audit review</p>
<p>60-70%</p>
K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Midwifery
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
060303 - Midwifery
Offering:
<p><strong>Early Semester 2 Nursing</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/midbm3105">View unit fees</a>
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