Educating student midwives around dignity and respect

Mitchell, Mary; Hall, Jenny S.

Abstract

© 2017 Australian College of Midwives Focus There is currently limited information available on how midwifery students learn to provide care that promotes dignity and respect. Background In recent years the importance of dignity in healthcare and treating people with respect has received considerable emphasis in both a national and international context. Aim The aim of this discussion paper is to describe an educational workshop that enables learning to promote dignity and respect in maternity care. Discussion An interactive workshop, using different creative methods as triggers for learning will be described. Provision of learning opportunities for students around dignity and respect is important to ensure appropriate care is provided in practice. The use of creative methods to inspire has contributed to deep learning within participants. An evaluation of the workshop illustrated how learning impacted on participants practice. Data to support this is presented in this paper. Conclusion The use of creative teaching approaches in a workshop setting appears to provide an effective learning opportunity around dignified and respectful care. These workshops have evoked a deep emotional response for some participants, and facilitators must be prepared for this outcome to ensure a safe space for learning.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Apr 25, 2017
• Online Publication Date: May 18, 2017
• Publication Date: Jun 1, 2017
• Deposit Date: May 22, 2017
• Publicly Available Date: May 18, 2018
• Journal: Women and Birth
• Print ISSN: 1871-5192
• Electronic ISSN: 1878-1799
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 30
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 214-219
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2017.04.007
• Keywords: dignity, respectful care, midwifery education, midwifery, creative teaching approaches
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/885198
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2017.04.007
• Contract Date: Jun 1, 2017