Developing a Canadian midwifery research priority framework: a Delphi consensus study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Globally, there is a commitment to evidence informed midwifery practice. In Canada, the midwifery profession has grown significantly over the past three decades, yet Canadian midwifery research lacks coordination and infrastructure. Developing a unified research agenda to address emerging clinical, population and policy challenges is essential for advancing research capacity building.

Methods

This study employed a modified Delphi technique, a robust consensus-seeking method, to identify national research priorities for Canadian midwifery. The process included a scoping review, a cross-sectional national survey, regional focus groups and follow-up surveys. Participants included midwives, researchers, service users, students and policymakers. Data were analysed us

SUBMITTER: Murray-Davis B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12512567 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature