Barnfather, T. (2013) Can intuitive knowledge be taught in midwifery practice? British Journal of Midwifery. 21(2), pp. 131-136. 0969-4900.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Abstract: | This paper critically analyses the notion of midwifery epistemology and the ontological view that intuitive knowledge, while inbuilt, develops into tacit knowledge. Through pre-registration midwifery programmes learning strategies are identified that enable students to develop tacit knowledge. The art of midwifery education, both pre-registration and lifelong, is to learn to believe in an individual’s intuition. Intuitive knowledge is a type of knowing, the art of midwifery that is difficult to articulate but fundamental for best practice. Midwives rely on the model that childbirth is a normal phenomenon. The learner has to travel a complex and exciting journey, meeting academic requirements, fulfil women’s expectations and learn to listen to her/his inner self. Through this process of learning, theoretical knowledge, developing clinical acumen and awareness of self, the sum of the parts is more than the whole |
| Subjects: |
R Medicine > R Medicine (General) > R735 Medical education. Medical schools. Research R Medicine > RG Gynecology and obstetrics > RG950 Midwifery |
| Creators: | Barnfather, Tracey |
| Publisher: | MA Healthcare Ltd. |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: |
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Health & Society > Midwifery Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Midwifery |
| Date: | 5 February 2013 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 131-136 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | British Journal of Midwifery |
| Volume: | 21 |
| Number: | 2 |
| Language: | English |
| ISSN: | 0969-4900 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/5256 |
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