Midwives' competence: is it affected by working in a rural location?

Hundley, V., Tucker, J. S., van Teijlingen, E., Kiger, A., Ireland, J., Harris, F., Farmer, J., Caldow, J. and Bryers, H., 2007. Midwives' competence: is it affected by working in a rural location? Rural and remote health, 7 (3), p. 764.

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Abstract

It is often assumed that midwives in rural areas where there are fewer deliveries, will be less competent and confident in their practice. Our exploratory study suggests that the issue of competence is far more complex and deserves further attention.

Item Type:Article
ISSN:1445-6354
Additional Information:Article No. 764
Subjects:Technology > Medicine and Health > Nursing and Midwifery
Group:School of Health and Social Care > Centre for Midwifery, Maternal and Perinatal Health
ID Code:19639
Deposited By:Professor Vanora Hundley
Deposited On:15 Mar 2012 11:56
Last Modified:14 Jan 2013 12:36
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