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PRIMOTE: A PRoject to Implement the Methodology Of evidence based practice for midwifery
Virginia Bertini
1,2
1
Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
2
AUSL Romagna, Ravenna, Italy
Publication date: 2025-10-24
Corresponding author
Eur J Midwifery 2025;9(Supplement 1):A33
ABSTRACT
Overview:
Creating a culture of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) that promotes the implementation of the best evidence in midwifery is both imperative and urgent. It is essential to integrate EBP throughout the curriculum for student midwives, ensuring that they recognize it as a fundamental aspect of their professional role.
Aims and Objectives:
The PRIMOTE pstudy aimed to describe the implementation of a project for the introduction of evidence-based practice skills and research methods for first-year midwifery students.
Method:
This project aimed to introduce evidence-based practice (EBP) skills and research methods to first-year midwifery students through a structured program of four specific meetings. Each meeting lasted six hours and was designed to develop essential skills for identifying practice areas that require investigation, understanding the stages of the research process, and critiquing research studies effectively.
Results:
A total of nineteen students participated in the program and completed an ad hoc pre- and post-course questionnaire to evaluate their progress. Data analysis revealed that 82% of students successfully formulated a proper PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) question, while 67% structured their bibliographic research effectively in alignment with their study questions. Overall, the project demonstrated a significant increase in students' comprehension of the specific language associated with EBP and research methodologies.
Conclusion:
It is crucial to foster a culture of EBP within midwifery education, as this drives the integration of the best available evidence into clinical practice. The initiative was successful in enhancing students’ awareness of the importance of EBP, improving their ability to analyze research critically, and cultivating a desire for further inquiry and exploration of innovative approaches and strategies in midwifery. In conclusion, the introduction of EBP skills and research methods not only equipped students with essential competencies but also instilled a sense of curiosity and commitment to ongoing learning in their professional journey.
Creating a culture of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) that promotes the implementation of the best evidence in midwifery is both imperative and urgent. It is essential to integrate EBP throughout the curriculum for student midwives, ensuring that they recognize it as a fundamental aspect of their professional role.
Aims and Objectives:
The PRIMOTE pstudy aimed to describe the implementation of a project for the introduction of evidence-based practice skills and research methods for first-year midwifery students.
Method:
This project aimed to introduce evidence-based practice (EBP) skills and research methods to first-year midwifery students through a structured program of four specific meetings. Each meeting lasted six hours and was designed to develop essential skills for identifying practice areas that require investigation, understanding the stages of the research process, and critiquing research studies effectively.
Results:
A total of nineteen students participated in the program and completed an ad hoc pre- and post-course questionnaire to evaluate their progress. Data analysis revealed that 82% of students successfully formulated a proper PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) question, while 67% structured their bibliographic research effectively in alignment with their study questions. Overall, the project demonstrated a significant increase in students' comprehension of the specific language associated with EBP and research methodologies.
Conclusion:
It is crucial to foster a culture of EBP within midwifery education, as this drives the integration of the best available evidence into clinical practice. The initiative was successful in enhancing students’ awareness of the importance of EBP, improving their ability to analyze research critically, and cultivating a desire for further inquiry and exploration of innovative approaches and strategies in midwifery. In conclusion, the introduction of EBP skills and research methods not only equipped students with essential competencies but also instilled a sense of curiosity and commitment to ongoing learning in their professional journey.
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