Barnfather, T. (2013) Can intuitive knowledge be taught in midwifery practice? British Journal of Midwifery. 21(2), pp. 131-136. 0969-4900.
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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
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Creators:
Barnfather, T.
Publisher:
MA Healthcare Ltd.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
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
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