Failure or progress?: The current state of the professionalisation of midwifery in Europe

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Joeri Vermeulen · Erasmus University College Brussels

Ans Luyben · University of Liverpool

Rhona O’Connell · University College Cork

Patricia Gillen · University of Ulster

Ramón Escuriet · Ministry of Health

Valerie Fleming · Liverpool John Moores University

Abstract

Progress in midwifery education and research has taken place. However, midwives' current roles in practice as well as leadership and their influence on healthcare culture and politics are matters of concern. Future efforts for advancing professionalisation in Europe should focus on the challenges in these areas.

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Social and Demographic Issues in Germany Health Services Management and Policy Child and Adolescent Health

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Published in: European Journal of Midwifery

Volume 3, Issue December, pp. 22-22

DOI: 10.18332/ejm/115038

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Failure or progress?: The current state of the professionalisation of midwifery in Europe

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