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The Role of Midwives in US Perinatal Palliative Care: A Scoping Review.

Robyn SchaferJenna A LoGiudicePamela HargwoodAbigail Wilpers
Published in: Journal of midwifery & women's health (2024)
Despite midwives being uniquely positioned to provide holistic, family-centered, and person-centered care in situations of pregnancy with life-limiting fetal conditions, there is limited literature about their involvement in PPC in the United States. PPC should be incorporated into midwifery education and training programs. Midwives should play a central role in shaping future research and policies to ensure the accessibility and quality of PPC.
Keyphrases
  • palliative care
  • quality improvement
  • healthcare
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  • systematic review
  • pregnant women
  • current status
  • pregnancy outcomes
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  • affordable care act