Divided into four parts, the book begins by exploring the history of mentoring and its relationship to education, and practice. Theories and models of mentorship, education and leadership within the context of midwifery will be discussed, along with the importance of critical thinking and reflection. The second part uses the lens of global mentoring to focus on the how mentoring in midwifery has developed and been implemented in 11 countries from North and Central America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australasia. Each chapter explores regulation, professional accountability, education, leadership and career pathways in the country in question.
The third part draws on the perspectives of Australian mentors, mentees, healthcare organisations and academics to highlight the complexities of mentorship in real work midwifery practice, and includes a chapter discussing how to take cultural considerations into question. The final part draws on the previous three parts to make recommendations that will support midwifery to implement and sustain a successful and supportive mentorship program for the next generation of midwives.
This book is an invaluable read for midwifery students, educators and practitioners
Divided into four parts, the book begins by exploring the history of mentoring and its relationship to education, and practice. This book is an invaluable read for midwifery students, educators and practitioners
Introduction, 1 History of Midwifery Education and Mentorship , 2
Midwifery Education in Healthcare: Theories and models, 3 Midwifery
Leadership in Healthcare: Theories and Models, 4 Midwifery Mentorship: The
Context, 5 Midwifery Mentorship: Professional and Personal Attributes, 6
Mentoring as a Professional Support Strategy, 7 Mentorship as an inclusive
method for Professional Learning and Development, 8 Midwifery Mentorship in
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 9 Midwifery Mentorship in Bangladesh, 10
Midwifery Mentorship in Belgium
, 11 Midwifery Mentorship in Canada, 12 Midwifery Mentorship in the United
Kingdom, 13 Midwifery Mentorship in Ireland, 14 Midwifery Mentorship in
Japan, 15 Midwifery Mentorship in Malta, 16 Midwifery Mentorship in Mexico,
17 Midwifery Mentorship in the Netherlands
, 18 Midwifery Mentoring in Aotearoa New Zealand, 19 Midwifery Mentorship in
Pakistan, 20 Midwifery Mentorship in Scotland, 21 Midwife Mentoring in
Thailand, 22 Midwifery Mentorship:-Australian Cultural Considerations, 23
Midwifery Mentorship in Australian Curricula
, 24 Midwifery Mentorship in Practice: An Organisational Perspective, 25
Midwifery Mentorship Mentee perspective, 26 The role of supporting
mentorship in Midwifery, 27 Midwifery Mentorship: The Impact on Participating
Midwives., 28 Midwifery Mentoring and Supervision, 29 Midwifery Mentorship:
Future Directions
Dr Elaine Jefford midwifery academic, researcher, author and Editor in Chief for the International Journal of Childbirth works at University of the Sunshine Coast Queensland, Australia. Her research focus is within the field of midwifery decision-making and abdicating ones professional accountability, which encompasses elements such as mentorship, leadership, education, and practice cultural environment. The relationship of one or all of these on midwifery decision-making can impact risk, safety, and quality of care provision. A program of research has led to strong collaborations in national and international research, service development work and practitioner training initiatives. Other research interests include birth trauma, and perinatal mental well-being, deteriorating woman, childbirth for incarnated women and self-compassion. She is Chair of the Trans-Tasman Midwifery Education Consortium and has been involved in national and international midwifery curriculum development and was a member of the Midwifery Accreditation Committee, which is part of Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council.
Dr Lyn Ebert is a registered nurse and midwife, a womens health and midwifery education researcher and Associate Professor Midwifery with Southern Cross University (SCU). Lyn is the Midwifery Work Integrated Learning Academic Coordinator (WILAC) for SCU. The WILAC role entails managing and administering the work integrated learning (WIL) or Midwifery Professional Experience (MPE) of a Course and ensures academic, clinical, and strategic oversight and coordination of the WIL for the course. Lyn is committed to supporting the development of innovative health education strategies and curriculum teaching and learning methods that support student learning, childbearing womens safety, and improved midwifery workforce culture.
