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Implementing a national policy initiative to support normal birth: lessons from the All Wales Clinical Pathway for Normal Labour

Hunter, Billie ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8064-3609 2010. Implementing a national policy initiative to support normal birth: lessons from the All Wales Clinical Pathway for Normal Labour. Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health 55 (3) , pp. 226-233. 10.1016/j.jmwh.2009.12.014

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Abstract

Introduction This article discusses findings from an ethnographic study of a national policy initiative in Wales, United Kingdom. The policy aimed to decrease the caesarean section rate and increase the number of normal births by implementing a clinical pathway for normal labour. The aim of this study was to explore the real life experiences of those involved in the development and use of the policy. Methods A range of qualitative methods was used, including observation, semistructured interviews, focus groups, and documentary analysis. Data were collected from midwives, doctors, midwifery managers, and mothers. Field notes and transcripts were thematically analysed. Results The article discusses aspects of the findings related to the early stages of policy formation and development, including the initial phase of national implementation. It considers the challenges presented by creating national policies, discussing positive and negative aspects of the process. Discussion The key themes discussed are effective consultation and involvement, group processes, “ownership,” reaching consensus, and the need for ongoing support. Issues of relevance to maternity care providers in other cultural locations are discussed and recommendations are made.

Item Type: Article
Date Type: Publication
Status: Published
Schools: Healthcare Sciences
Subjects: R Medicine > RG Gynecology and obstetrics
R Medicine > RT Nursing
Uncontrolled Keywords: Consultation; Multiprofessional; Normal birth; Policy making; Teamwork
Additional Information: Special Continuing Education Issue — Normal Birth
Publisher: Elsevier / Wiley
ISSN: 1526-9523
Last Modified: 18 Oct 2022 14:21
URI: https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/17197

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