Comparison of midwife-led and consultant-led care of healthy women at low risk of childbirth complications in the Republic of Ireland: a randomised trial (the MidU study)
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Declan Devane, 'Comparison of midwife-led and consultant-led care of healthy women at low risk of childbirth complications in the Republic of Ireland: a randomised trial (the MidU study)', [thesis], Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Nursing & Midwifery, 2011, pp 423Download Item:
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Research synthesised in a Cochrane review shows that outcomes for women receiving midwifery- led and consultant-led care are similar but, internationally, there is variability in the availability of midwife-led units. In Ireland, there were no such units before 2004 and, amidst uncertainty about the safety and efficacy of midwife-led care, two alongside units were introduced within a randomised trial. This compared midwife-led and consultant-led care for women without risk factors, on rate of interventions, maternal satisfaction and neonatal and maternal outcomes. This trial, the MidU study, is the focus of this thesis.
Author: Devane, Declan
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Begley, CecilyQualification name:
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Publisher:
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