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Development of a Quality Assurance Assessment Tool to meet accreditation standards for midwifery education: A Delphi study
Dalarna University, School of Health and Welfare, Sexual Reproductive Perinatal Health.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-6910-7047
2024 (English)In: Women and Birth, ISSN 1871-5192, E-ISSN 1878-1799, Vol. 37, no 5, article id 101660Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Sustainable development
SDG 3: Good health and well-being, SDG 4: Quality education, SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
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Background Ensuring the quality of midwifery education is critical for producing a qualified and competent midwifery workforce for sexual, reproductive, maternal, and newborn care services. While global standards advocate for quality enhancement and accreditation systems, challenges persist, particularly in low-income countries like Bangladesh. Aim To validate and culturally adapt a Quality Assurance Assessment tool aligned with global midwifery education standards for application in Bangladesh. The goal of the tool is to guide and assess an internal quality education assurance process tailored to meet the national accreditation standards. Methods A modified Delphi technique was conducted with a panel of 55 experts, including educators, principals, and researchers from Bangladesh, India, and Sweden. The study underwent three rounds: tool development, field testing, and consensus building. Results The first round was completed by 25 workshop panel members, the second was completed by 30 participants during field testing, and the third was completed by the 25 workshop panel members from the first round. The developed Quality Assurance Assessment Tool demonstrated face and content validity through expert consultation and field testing, aligning with both global education and national accreditation standards. Minor revisions enhanced clarity and feasibility. Conclusion The Delphi rounds resulted in a validated Quality Assurance Assessment Tool that offers a robust framework for assessing and enhancing midwifery education quality, aiding progress towards meeting national accreditation standards. This study provides a valuable resource for countries seeking to develop similar tools aligned with global and national education priorities.

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Elsevier, 2024. Vol. 37, no 5, article id 101660
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Accreditation, Delphi technique, Midwifery education, South-East Asia, Tool development, Quality assurance
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URN: urn:nbn:se:du-49189DOI: 10.1016/j.wombi.2024.101660ISI: 001278564100001PubMedID: 39047523Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85199305708OAI: oai:DiVA.org:du-49189DiVA, id: diva2:1886031
Available from: 2024-07-29 Created: 2024-07-29 Last updated: 2025-10-09Bibliographically approved

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