The Place of Evidence-Based Practices in Theoretical and Clinical Practice From the Perspective of Midwifery Students: A Qualitative Study


AKTAŞ REYHAN F., DAĞLI E., YEŞİLDERE SAĞLAM H.

Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, vol.31, no.2, 2025 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 31 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/jep.70067
  • Journal Name: Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, MEDLINE, Psycinfo
  • Keywords: evidence-based practice, evidence-based practice in midwifery, midwife, student
  • Kütahya Health Sciences University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: This study was conducted to determine the views of future midwives about the place of evidence-based practices in midwifery education and practice. Materials and Methods: This descriptive qualitative study was conducted with 28 student midwives who took the course of evidence-based practices in midwifery. Data were collected through in-depth and face-to-face interviews using an interview form. Content analysis technique was used to analyze the data. Results: Four themes and thirteen sub-themes were identified in the data analysis. These themes are belief in evidence-based practice, differences in education and practice, barriers to evidence-based practices and implementation of evidence-based practices. Conclusion: In the current study, students' awareness of evidence-based midwifery practices and their ability to offer opinions and suggestions are related to the fact that they have taken the evidence-based practices course in their education. In this sense, it is important to increase the knowledge, awareness and skills of midwives by integrating evidence-based practices in the education curricula of future midwives.