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Supporting Timor-Leste midwives and nurses: An evaluative study

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posted on 2024-10-07, 23:58 authored by Adeniyi AdeleyeAdeniyi Adeleye, Lisa WirihanaLisa Wirihana, Belinda Jennings, Bridget FergusonBridget Ferguson, Tanya CapperTanya Capper, Rachelle CheeRachelle Chee, Kathryn Ritchie, Rachel Smith, Moira WilliamsonMoira Williamson
Supporting Timor-Leste midwives and nurses: an evaluative study Mr Adeniyi Adeleye1, Dr Lisa Wirihana, Ms Belinda Jennings, Ms Bridget Ferguson, Assoc Prof Tanya Capper, Ms Rachelle Chee, Ms Kathryn Ritchie, Ms Rachel Smith, Prof Moira Williamson 1Central Queensland University, Mackay, Australia, 2Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia, 3Flinders University, Darwin, Australia, 4Central Queensland University, Rockhmapton, Australia, 5Central Queensland University, Brisbane, Australia, 6Central Queensland University, Brisbane, Australia, 7Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia, 8Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Australia, 9Central Queensland University, Brisbane, Australia Background: The current maternal and newborn outcomes in Timor-Leste have drawn attention to its healthcare workforce's training and professional development needs. Professional development training sessions were crafted for thirteen Timorese midwives and nurses using various approaches and methods. This was implemented at a University in Australia. Australian maternal and newborn health specialists developed and delivered this bespoke training program during a five-week residential program conducted in Australia. Aim: To describe an Australian maternal and newborn health training program for Timorese midwives and nurses and report quantitative and qualitative evaluations. Methods: Surveys were used to collect qualitative and quantitative data at three-time points pretraining, post-training, and in-country follow-up. The pre-training survey occurred before the program in Australia, the post-training survey occurred immediately after the program in Australia, and the in-country survey occurred two months after returning to Timor-Leste. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics, and qualitative data using thematic analyses. Findings: Timorese midwives and nurses expressed increased knowledge and skills required for enhanced maternal and neonatal care. The participants learned to use evidence-based research as a foundation for practice change, identified their knowledge gaps, and took steps to acquire skills in respectful maternity care and safe practice. The participants also identified barriers to implementing quality improvement projects to enhance maternity services. Most participants expressed an improvement in the English language following the five-week program in Australia an unintended outcome emanating from a combination of engagement with local members, the University, and the broader Australian communities. Conclusion: An Australian onshore training program in collaboration with local Clubs for Timorese midwives and nurses can support midwifery skills and professional development in Timor-Leste, aiming to assist women, infants and the healthcare professionals who care for them in Timor-Leste. Keywords: midwifery; infant health; Timor-Leste; Australia

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Start Page

P5

End Page

P5

Number of Pages

1

Start Date

2024-07-17

Finish Date

2024-07-19

Location

Darwin, NT

Publisher

CDNM

Place of Publication

Online

Peer Reviewed

  • No

Open Access

  • No

Era Eligible

  • No

Name of Conference

Council of Deans of Nursing and Midwifery Symposium

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