Research study day with two 2-hour lectures, supporting written materials and an activity where participants evaluated a research paper with the instructor at the beginning of the day and again at the end of the day. Survey participants were eligible for a random draw (three paid entries to the American College of Nurse-Midwives Annual Meeting); Respondents received an allowance of $25. Following approval by the GCMA Research Committee and Executive Board, the research received ethical approvals from the Baylor University Institutional Review Board (#717761-1) and the Colorado Multiple Institutional Review Board (#15-1942). Database searches for peer-reviewed and grey literature yielded 12,457 unique records. After the selection of abstracts and titles, 207 full texts were reviewed. Of these, 60 datasets were included. Nine additional datasets were identified when searching for the included datasets, resulting in a total of 69 articles describing 68 research training programs. The report also highlights some differences between programmes, particularly in terms of duration, ranging from individual meetings or workshops to three-year programmes. Curricula or educational content tended to reflect the objectives of the programmes, which were assigned to two different levels of engagement in research: the use or consumption of research and research activity. Some programs focused specifically on advanced research skills, including writing for publication, which is a particularly challenging aspect of the research process for clinicians [7, 51]. This research had several limitations.

The 32% response rate raises questions about bias and generalizability. Reducing the length of surveys, including a completion bar, and revising participant compensation can be helpful in increasing response rates in future surveys. In addition, there was no follow-up of non-respondents, although email reminders were sent. The differences between those who responded and those who did not respond are unknown, although it is likely that time constraints as well as survey burden, lack of interest and desire for privacy may have been factors. Provide practical tools for conducting research and management activities for paediatric professionals. The course aimed to demystify the publication process and encourage participants to publish their work. Researchers developed an interview guide on midwifery practice (see Table 1). As interviewees came from a large geographic area with different practical requirements, telephone interviews were arranged at a convenient time for the participant.

Interviews lasted 30 to 60 minutes. All were recorded and uploaded for transcription. The same researcher conducted all interviews (SWFs) that took place within 8 weeks of completing the questionnaire. Certified nurse midwives largely provided maternity and female welfare services; Less than 10% of the time was spent on newborn care or primary care. Nearly a third were able to see more patients. Restrictive regulatory policies and attempts by physician organizations to restrict NJC practice, insurance restrictions, lack of consumer knowledge about midwifery services, and confusion about the role of different types of midwives are likely factors. Strategies are needed to improve access to NJC care and identify reasons for underutilization. Marketing campaigns to inform the public about the role of midwives and to examine patients` perceptions of midwifery care would be important additions. Research knowledge has improved considerably; Research capacity improved after project completion, but no significant improvement in research readiness was observed over the three survey periods.

The typical NJC income was $75,001 to $100,000. Other advanced practice providers in the U.S. – nurses and physician assistants, with an average of $101,621 and $112,344, respectively (Advance Healthcare Network, 2014). Given the lifestyle differences with reserve requests and liability costs, NJC`s revenues are worth mentioning. In addition, there have been relatively small wage increases with midwifery experience and few have benefited from profit sharing – all potential incentives to hire and retain midwives. Finally, salaries did not differ by geographic location, a problem because 126 of Texas` 254 counties were designated as areas of shortage for health care providers (U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, 2014). Feedback from participants showed that the internship was useful in strengthening the link between research and practice, leading to increased job satisfaction and a mechanism to develop clinical and research networks.