Preliminary study of baccalaureate midwifery education standards in China based on global standards of nursing-midwifery education / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:To discuss the necessity and feasibility of constructing the baccalaureate midwifery education standard in China by the comparative study of WHO and ICM education standards, combined with China's medical nursing education standards.Methods:We searched the scientific literature using the databases of CNKI, Wanfang, VIP and the official websites of WHO and ICM. Comparative study was conducted combined with the literature study, analyze the specific fields and indicators required for baccalaureate midwifery education standards in China.Results:ICM standard is more accord with the actual needs of the construction of baccalaureate midwifery education standard in China.Conclusion:It is feasible and necessary to construct the baccalaureate midwifery education standard according to ICM standards, this study further provides reference and basis for constructing the baccalaureate midwifery education standard in China.