CONTİNUİTY OF CARE İN MİDWİFERY: A MODEL FOR IMPROVİNG HEALTH OUTCOMES

Kır E.

1. BİLSEL INTERNATIONAL ANİ SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHES CONGRESS , Kars, Turkey, 28 - 29 June 2025, pp.1, (Full Text)

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • City: Kars
  • Country: Turkey
  • Page Numbers: pp.1
  • Yozgat Bozok University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Abstract

Continuity of care in midwifery is an evidence-based model that improves maternal and newborn health by providing continuous and individualised care from pregnancy through the postpartum period, thereby increasing maternal satisfaction while reducing unnecessary interventions. Research shows that this model reduces the risk of infection, shortens hospital stays, and improves neurodevelopmental outcomes, particularly in preterm newborns. Additionally, it improves the quality of care by enabling midwives to detect small changes in the newborn early on and reduces parental stress by strengthening midwife-family communication. However, insufficient resources in healthcare systems, high staff turnover, and organisational barriers limit the widespread adoption of continuous care. In order to overcome these obstacles, it is necessary to strengthen the role of midwives in clinical decision-making processes, encourage multidisciplinary teamwork, and revise national health policies to support this model. In short, continuous midwifery care is an effective model that improves clinical outcomes, reduces the cost-effectiveness of healthcare services, and increases job satisfaction. This review has examined the midwifery care continuity model in detail.

Keywords: Midwifery, Continuity of Care, Model