MMRC 2024 Symposium - International Panel Continuity of Care - May 7, 2024

International Panel Discussion
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 1200h EST
"Continuity of Care In Midwifery: Perspectives From Around The Globe"
Panel Topic Description: Midwives from different countries (Ethiopia, Indonesia, Netherlands, and Canada) will discuss midwifery-led continuity of care models. They will explore implementation of these models, challenges, and the impact on clinical outcomes. Service user experiences and strategies for promoting relational continuity will also be addressed. Panelists will share insights on global learnings and challenges faced in midwifery-led care.
Panelists:
Dwi Izzati, S.Keb., Bd., MSc
Master of Midwifery, Senior Lecturer Midwifery Study Programme, Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia
Bio: Dwi Izzati has been qualified as a midwife since 2007 and has more than 13 years of experience as a full-time lecturer at the Midwifery Study Programme, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga. She has a bachelor’s degree in professional midwifery from Universitas Airlangga and completed an MSc in Midwifery from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom. She has been actively involved in national projects under the auspices of the Association of Indonesian Midwifery Education (AIPKIND), which has worked with the government to establish various standards for midwifery education since 2011. She is a consultant for midwifery education curriculum development and a national trainer for midwife preceptorship and mentorship. Her areas of interest include the concept of normality in childbirth, the philosophy of midwifery care, and optimizing normal birth. Continuity of care is not something new in Indonesia; however, reflecting on the model applied, it seems that a more fragmented model is performing better. For many years, what is called continuity of care has never been a priority in the healthcare system. Regulations have focused heavily on preventing maternal and neonatal mortality but have paid less attention to the overall journey of women.
Renate Simmelink, RM, MSc, PhD Candidate
Amsterdam UMC location Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Bio: Renate began her journey in the healthcare field by completing a four-year Bachelor of Nursing program. Driven by her desire to specialize in maternity care, she pursued further education and completed a four-year Bachelor of Midwifery program. After working as a community midwife, Renate continued her career as a clinical midwife at a busy hospital in Amsterdam. In the meanwhile, she pursued higher education and earned a Master of Science degree. Currently, Renate is furthering her academic pursuits as a PhD student, focusing on the implementation of continuity of midwifery care(r). Despite her academic endeavors, she remains actively engaged in clinical practice. Renate continues to work as a clinical midwife at the hospital, as well as in the community.
Meagan Furnivall, BHSc, MSc, RM
Clinical Research Lead, Department of Midwifery, London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada
Adjunct Research Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Western University, London, Ontario
Bio: Meagan Furnivall, MSc, is a Registered Midwife practising in London, Ontario, Canada. Meagan is focusing on building Midwifery Research Capacity as the Clinical Research Lead at London Health Sciences Centre. Meagan’s research interests include how midwifery students and obstetrical residents learn and understand shared decision making, the safety and implementation of skin-to-skin contact in cesarean section, interprofessional collaboration, and sustainable midwifery.
Solomon Hailemeskel, RM, MSc, PhD
Assistant Professor, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Asrat Woldeyes Health Science Campus, Debre Berhan University, Ethiopia
Bio: Solomon completed his PhD in Midwifery and Women’s Health on the effect of a midwife-led continuity of care model on maternal and neonatal health outcomes in Ethiopia, a MSc in Maternity and Reproductive Health, and a BSc in Midwifery. At Debre Berhan University, Solomon provides research advice for postgraduate and PhD students, initiates and implements midwife-led evidence-based quality improvement projects, supervises and mentors postgraduate students, supervises postgraduate students, and co-supervises PhD students. He has participated in various research projects related to maternal and child health, contributed to studies on midwifery workforce assessment, performance evaluation, and determinants of maternal health, and was involved in the MIDWIZE capacity-building program for public health officials in maternal and child health that was implemented in the last four years in four African countries. Solomon has served as President of the Ethiopian Midwives Association, led quality improvement projects, and is a member of the university hospital senior management and senate. He has led and contributed to various research projects funded by organizations such as the Laerdal Foundation and the Swedish Institute.