"It would be nice to have more than basic support": A learning needs assessment survey of midwifery faculty in low- and middle-income countries of the Asia Pacific region.

Smith, R; Gray, J; Homer, C

"It would be nice to have more than basic support": A learning needs assessment survey of midwifery faculty in low- and middle-income countries of the Asia Pacific region.

Smith, R

Gray, J

Homer, C

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Citation:: Women and Birth, 2024, 37, (4), pp. 101624
Issue Date:: 2024-07

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dc.contributor.author	Smith, R https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3985-3951
dc.contributor.author	Gray, J https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5204-2873
dc.contributor.author	Homer, C https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7454-3011
dc.date.accessioned	2024-09-18T04:58:09Z
dc.date.available	2024-04-28
dc.date.available	2024-09-18T04:58:09Z
dc.date.issued	2024-07
dc.identifier.citation	Women and Birth, 2024, 37, (4), pp. 101624
dc.identifier.issn	1871-5192
dc.identifier.issn	1878-1799
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/180847
dc.description.abstract	BACKGROUND: The provision of high-quality midwifery education relies on well-prepared educators. Faculty members need professional development and support to deliver quality midwifery education. AIM: To identify development needs of midwifery faculty in low- and middle-income countries of the Asia Pacific region, to inform program content and the development of guidelines for faculty development programs. METHODS: An online learning needs assessment survey was conducted with midwifery faculty from low- and middle-income countries in the Asia Pacific Region. Quantitative survey data were analysed using descriptive statistics. Textual data were condensed using a general inductive approach to summarise responses and establish links between research aim and findings. FINDINGS: One hundred and thirty-one faculty completed the survey and a high need for development in all aspects of faculty practice was identified. Development in research and publication was the top priority for faculty. Followed closely by leadership and management development, and then more traditional activities of teaching and curriculum development. Preferred mode of program delivery was a blended learning approach. DISCUSSION: Historically, programs of faculty development have primarily focussed on learning and teaching methods and educational development. Yet contemporary faculty members are expected to function in roles including scholarly activities of research and publication, institutional leadership and management, and program design and implementation. Unfortunately, programs of development are rarely based on identified need and fail to consider the expanded role expectation of contemporary faculty practice. CONCLUSION: Future midwifery faculty development programs should address the identified need for development in all expected faculty roles.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	ELSEVIER
dc.relation	http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/2016379
dc.relation.ispartof	Women and Birth
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.wombi.2024.101624
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	11 Medical and Health Sciences
dc.subject.classification	Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine
dc.subject.classification	3215 Reproductive medicine
dc.subject.classification	4204 Midwifery
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Midwifery
dc.subject.mesh	Needs Assessment
dc.subject.mesh	Surveys and Questionnaires
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Faculty, Nursing
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Curriculum
dc.subject.mesh	Middle Aged
dc.subject.mesh	Asia
dc.subject.mesh	Staff Development
dc.subject.mesh	Developing Countries
dc.subject.mesh	Pregnancy
dc.subject.mesh	Faculty
dc.subject.mesh	Learning
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Learning
dc.subject.mesh	Midwifery
dc.subject.mesh	Pregnancy
dc.subject.mesh	Developing Countries
dc.subject.mesh	Curriculum
dc.subject.mesh	Faculty
dc.subject.mesh	Faculty, Nursing
dc.subject.mesh	Staff Development
dc.subject.mesh	Needs Assessment
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Middle Aged
dc.subject.mesh	Asia
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Surveys and Questionnaires
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Midwifery
dc.subject.mesh	Needs Assessment
dc.subject.mesh	Surveys and Questionnaires
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Faculty, Nursing
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Curriculum
dc.subject.mesh	Middle Aged
dc.subject.mesh	Asia
dc.subject.mesh	Staff Development
dc.subject.mesh	Developing Countries
dc.subject.mesh	Pregnancy
dc.subject.mesh	Faculty
dc.subject.mesh	Learning
dc.title	"It would be nice to have more than basic support": A learning needs assessment survey of midwifery faculty in low- and middle-income countries of the Asia Pacific region.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	37
utslib.location.activity	Netherlands
utslib.for	11 Medical and Health Sciences
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/DVC (Education and Students)
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHSP - Health Services and Practice
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Strength - WHO CC
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pubs.issue	4
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pubs.volume	37
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Abstract:

BACKGROUND: The provision of high-quality midwifery education relies on well-prepared educators. Faculty members need professional development and support to deliver quality midwifery education. AIM: To identify development needs of midwifery faculty in low- and middle-income countries of the Asia Pacific region, to inform program content and the development of guidelines for faculty development programs. METHODS: An online learning needs assessment survey was conducted with midwifery faculty from low- and middle-income countries in the Asia Pacific Region. Quantitative survey data were analysed using descriptive statistics. Textual data were condensed using a general inductive approach to summarise responses and establish links between research aim and findings. FINDINGS: One hundred and thirty-one faculty completed the survey and a high need for development in all aspects of faculty practice was identified. Development in research and publication was the top priority for faculty. Followed closely by leadership and management development, and then more traditional activities of teaching and curriculum development. Preferred mode of program delivery was a blended learning approach. DISCUSSION: Historically, programs of faculty development have primarily focussed on learning and teaching methods and educational development. Yet contemporary faculty members are expected to function in roles including scholarly activities of research and publication, institutional leadership and management, and program design and implementation. Unfortunately, programs of development are rarely based on identified need and fail to consider the expanded role expectation of contemporary faculty practice. CONCLUSION: Future midwifery faculty development programs should address the identified need for development in all expected faculty roles.

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