Understanding Continuity of Care:  A Mixed Methods Study Exploring Midwifery Client Experiences of Continuity of Care 
Continuity of care refers to care provided by a known midwife with a consistent approach to care. Being cared for by a small group of midwives and having known midwives at a birth has been shown to be beneficial to women and their newborns. However, maintaining the current level of continuity may be contributing to midwives leaving the profession due to on-call requirements and long working hours.
Researchers are interested in knowing what is important to midwifery clients about continuity of care and how it impacted their pregnancy and birth experiences.
Recruitment Flyer
2 components to this study:
1. Online Survey (15 minutes)
2. Online Interview (Optional)
Eligibility Critera
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Gave birth on or after January 1, 2018, in Ontario,
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Received care from a midwife during the prenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods,
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16 years of age or older, and
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Able to communicate in English.
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PI and Funding
Principal Investigator: Dr. Beth Murray-Davis, RM, PhD
Co-Investigator: Meagan Furnivall, RM, MSc
Funding: McMaster Midwifery Research Centre Early Career Research Award
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