A scoping review on continuing professional development programs for midwives: optimising management of obstetric emergencies and complications.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Midwives play a pivotal role in ensuring safe childbirth, particularly in the management of obstetric emergencies and complications (EmONC). Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programs are essential to keep midwives updated with the latest skills and knowledge, ensuring high-quality maternal care.

Aim

The study aimed to map and synthesize evidence on continuing professional development for midwives optimising management of obstetric emergencies and complications to reveal evidence to address the knowledge gap and implementation of policy.

Methods

This scoping review was guided by the adapted version of Arksey and O'Malley methodological framework (2005). We searched databases from 2013 to 2023: PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science, EBSCOhost (CINAHL, MEDLI

SUBMITTER: Musie MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11849364 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature