Factors influencing implementation of simulation in nursing and midwifery training in Malawi.

Background: The study explored factors influencing implementation of simulation-based education (SBE) in nursing and midwifery education in Malawi.

Aim: This study aimed to identify factors influencing nursing and midwifery educators in selected training institutions and clinical sites.

Setting: The study covered one district and four central hospitals, five professional training institutions, Ministry of Health and Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi officials.

Factors that enhance midwifery students' learning and development of self-efficacy in clinical placement: A systematic qualitative review.

Aim: To conduct a systematic review and synthesis of qualitative studies to explore the significant factors that enhance midwifery students' learning experiences and development of self-efficacy in clinical placement.

Background: Midwifery education programs leading to registration as a midwife require students to achieve academic, clinical, and professional competence. Clinical placement comprises a significant part of the program as students work and are assessed under the direct supervision of the Registered Midwife or preceptor.

Gestational diabetes mellitus follow-up in Norwegian primary health care: a qualitative study.

Background: Women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) have a tenfold increased risk of developing diabetes, and a high risk of recurrent GDM. Endorsing the life-course approach, aiming to prevent disease and promote health across generations, the Norwegian GDM guideline recommends follow-up in primary care after delivery, with information on the increased risks, lifestyle counselling, and annual diabetes screening. Few reports exist on Norwegian women's experiences of GDM follow-up.

Norwegian nurse-midwives' perspectives on the provision of antenatal diabetes care in an outpatient setting: A qualitative study.

Background: There is limited research related to nurse-midwives' accounts of their provision of antenatal diabetes care in hospital outpatient settings. This study explored the perspectives and experiences of eight Norwegian nurse-midwives regarding the provision of the midwifery aspect of an antenatal consultation as part of the diabetes specialist team.

Methods: A qualitative descriptive study was used.

Communication patterns in antenatal diabetes care: an explorative and descriptive study of midwife-led consultations.

Aim: To explore and describe the verbal communication patterns in antenatal consultations between pregnant women with diabetes and their midwives.

Background: Few studies have focused on the efficacy of communication during consultations between midwives and their clients, especially in a high-risk context.

Design: An explorative and descriptive study of antenatal consultations between midwives and their clients at four antenatal diabetes clinics in Norway.