Hastings-Tolsma M Author

Research Article Open Access

Nurse-Midwives on the Front Lines: Serving the Rural and Medically Underserved

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Patterson E, Hastings-Tolsma M, Dunemn K, Callahan TJ, Tanner T, Anderson J and HensleyJ

Background: Access to affordable, quality healthcare is a problem across the globe - especially for those in rural and medically underserved areas. Midwives have the potential to fill a significant void in access to quality maternal care providers. Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine differences in the scope and nature of nurse-midwifery care when working in rural or medically underserved areas, thus providing insight into needed changes in education, practice and health policy.

Design: This research used secondary data derived from a larger prospective descriptive workforce study of practicing nurse-midwives. Setting: Participants practicing as a nurse-midwife in one west... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2573-4571.1000117

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