A gap analysis of midwifery competency, pre- and in-service education for reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and, adolescent health in Lao People's Democratic Republic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ensuring midwives deliver quality essential services requires systematic and timely updates to midwifery education based on constantly evolving global evidence and local needs. However, midwifery curricula are often not updated to incorporate new evidence, consistent with national standards. This study supported the Ministry of Health of Lao People's Democratic Republic to identify gaps in the midwifery competency framework and training packages.

Methods

Stakeholder consultations and a document review were conducted to define a core package of RMNCAH interventions and care tasks that midwives should provide based on the national Essential Health Service Package (EHSP). Nationally defined midwifery competencies, the higher diploma midwifery curriculum, and in-servi

SUBMITTER: Kubota S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10746507 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature