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Stoodley C, McKellar L, Fereday J, Ziaian T, Steen M, Gwilt I
Midwifery . 2024 Oct; 140:104200. PMID: 39461160
Background: The mother-infant relationship plays a crucial role in individual and community health. The nature of the mother-infant relationship can influence the social and emotional development of the infant, impacting...
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Fleet J, Adelson P, McKellar L, Steen M
Midwifery . 2024 Sep; 139:104170. PMID: 39241698
Problem: Globally medical management of labour and birth has significantly increased, with epidurals attributed to the cascade of interventions. Background: There are few randomised control trials that evaluate the effectiveness...
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Rodriguez-Martin S, Greig Y, Shaw E, McKellar L, Kuipers Y
Nurse Educ Pract . 2024 May; 78:103995. PMID: 38781752
Aim: To examine the current literature on educational strategies and interventions developed with the objective of teaching or enhancing communication skills of student midwives during their pre-registration education programmes. Design:...
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Foster W, McKellar L, Fleet J, Creedy D, Sweet L
Women Birth . 2024 Feb; 37(3):101592. PMID: 38418320
Background: Moral distress is a phenomena that occurs following a compromise to moral beliefs. Moral distress has been reported across health professions, including midwifery. Although there are validated tools to...
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McKellar L, Martinez L, De Sousa Machado T, Eden A, Stoodley C, Adelson P
Women Birth . 2023 Dec; 37(2):355-361. PMID: 38072708
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the (e-PMHEP) for rural midwives, nurses and Aboriginal maternal infant care practitioners. Method: Program evaluation incorporated a validated...
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McKellar L, Fleet J, Adelson P
Aust J Rural Health . 2023 Nov; 32(1):67-79. PMID: 37983900
Introduction: In the past 30 years, 60% of South Australia's rural maternity units have closed. Evidence demonstrates midwifery models of care offer regional Australia sustainable birthing services. Five birthing sites...
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McKellar L, Steen M, Charlick S, Andrew J, Altieri B, Gwilt I
Appl Nurs Res . 2023 Sep; 73:151714. PMID: 37722781
Introduction: Maternal anxiety and depression are major public health issues with prevalence as high as one in five women. There is a need to focus on preventative strategies to enable...
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Foster M, McKellar L, Fleet J, Sweet L
Women Birth . 2023 May; 36(5):e544-e555. PMID: 37164777
Background: Moral distress is a psychological concept that describes the harm associated with actions or inactions that oppose an individuals' moral beliefs. Moral distress is linked to moral compromise in...
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Stoodley C, McKellar L, Ziaian T, Steen M, Fereday J, Gwilt I
BMC Psychol . 2023 Mar; 11(1):71. PMID: 36918968
Background: The mother-infant relationship is complex and dynamic, informing the psychological development of the infant through bonding and attachment. Positive early interactions influence the quality of this relationship. Midwives are...
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McKellar L, Graham K, Sheehan A, Fleet J, Sidebotham M, Sweet L
Women Birth . 2022 Dec; 36(2):155-166. PMID: 36473797
Background: Integral to quality midwifery practice is the education of midwives. Like other countries, Australia faces ongoing challenges in delivering midwifery education programs. Reasons include escalating program costs, challenges in...