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MDWF13008 Foundations of Midwifery 3

Foundations of Midwifery 3

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General Information

Overview

In this unit, you will critically analyse and apply evidence-based research to identify and care for women experiencing highly complex physiological and psychosocial issues that may occur during the childbearing continuum. In addition, you will consider the particular experiences of women from marginalised groups. This may include women experiencing substance misuse, incarceration, migrant and refugee women, and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and/or intersex (LGBTQI) community.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate

Unit Level: Level 3

Credit Points: 6

Student Contribution Band: 7

Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Co-requisites: MDWF13007 Midwifery Practice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Families

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 3 - 2022

Online

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Website

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Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Regional Campuses

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville

Metropolitan Campuses

Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Written Assessment

Weighting: 50%

2. Oral Examination

Weighting: 50%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

CQUniversity Policies

All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.

You may wish to view these policies:

Grades and Results Policy

Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)

Review of Grade Procedure

Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure

Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students

Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students

Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure

Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure

Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure

This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.

Unit Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

Analyse highly complex physiological and psychosocial factors that may occur during the childbearing continuum, and their impact on the woman, neonate, and family
Analyse the impact of the experiences of women from marginalised groups on the midwife-woman partnership and the potential for these women to experience highly complex physiological and psychosocial issues
Demonstrate safe and effective care for women experiencing a highly complex issue during the childbearing continuum
Utilise the Australian College of Midwives 'National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral' to guide the management of women requiring highly complex care.

The proposed changes to learning outcomes and the unit will meet the following:

The draft ANMAC Midwifery Education Standards (2020).

Standard 1: Safety of the public.

Standard 3: Program of study.

3.5 f. Integrated knowledge of care across the childbearing continuum within the scope of midwifery practice including: 1. social and emotional wellbeing of women, 2. complex family health domestic and family violence stillbirth, bereavement care. 3. perinatal mental health

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Midwife Standards for Practice.

Standard 1: Promotes evidence-based maternal health and wellbeing.

Standard 2: Engages in respectful partnerships and professional relationships.

Standard 3: Demonstrates the capability and accountability for midwifery practice.

Standard 4: Undertakes comprehensive assessments

Standard 5: Develops a plan for midwifery practice.

Standard 6: Provides safe and quality midwifery practice.

Standard 7: Evaluates outcomes to improve midwifery practice.

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Code of Conduct for Midwives.

Principle 1. Legal compliance.

Principle 2. Woman-centred practice.

Principle 3. Cultural practice and respectful relationships.

Principle 4. Professional Behaviour.

Principle 7. Health and wellbeing.

The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) International Code of Ethics for Midwives (2014).

1. Midwifery Relationships.

2. Practice of Midwifery.

3. The Professional Responsibilities of Midwives.

4. Advancement of Midwifery Knowledge and Practice.

National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (2017).

Clinical Governance Standard.

Partnering with Consumers Standard.

Preventing and Controlling Healthcare-Associated Infection Standard.

Medication Safety Standard.

Comprehensive Care Standard.

Communicating for Safety Standard.

Blood management Standard.

Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration Standard.

Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes

N/A Level

Introductory Level

Intermediate Level

Graduate Level

Professional Level

Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks	Learning Outcomes
	1	2	3	4
1 - Written Assessment - 50%
2 - Oral Examination - 50%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes	Learning Outcomes
	1	2	3	4
1 - Communication
2 - Problem Solving
3 - Critical Thinking
4 - Information Literacy
5 - Team Work
6 - Information Technology Competence
7 - Cross Cultural Competence
8 - Ethical practice
9 - Social Innovation
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks	Graduate Attributes
	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
1 - Written Assessment - 50%
2 - Oral Examination - 50%

Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

Midwifery : Preparation for Practice

4th edition (2018)

Authors: Pairman

Elsevier Australia

Sydney Sydney , NSW , Australia

ISBN: 9780729542678

Binding: eBook

Prescribed

Myles Textbook for Midwives

17th edition (2020)

Authors: Marshall , Jayne & Raynor , Maureen

Elsevier Australia

Sydney Sydney , NSW , Australia

ISBN: 9780702076428

Binding: eBook

Additional Textbook Information

Paper copies can be purchased, if preferred, at the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code)

View textbooks at the CQUniversity Bookshop

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:

CQUniversity Student Email
Internet
Unit Website (Moodle)
Computer - ability to access study materials, including instructional videos and scan and upload assessment.
Zoom (both microphone and webcam capability)

Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts

Rachelle Chee Unit Coordinator
r.chee@cqu.edu.au

Schedule

Week 1 Begin Date: 07 Nov 2022

Module/Topic

Module 1: Psychosocial Considerations

LGBTQIA+ Families

Chapter

Australian College of Midwives. (2021). National midwifery guidelines for consultation and referral. https://midwives.org.au/common/Uploaded%20files/_ADMIN-ACM/National-Midwifery-Guidelines-for-Consultation-and-Referral-4th-Edition-(2021).pdf

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. (2018). Midwife standards for practice. https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/documents/default.aspx?record=WD18%2f25281&dbid=AP&chksum=kYbO0%2bO7kx9I%2fBlvmKH%2bwg%3d%3d

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 2 Begin Date: 14 Nov 2022

Module/Topic

Module 1: Psychosocial Considerations

Midwifery in a global context: Refugee and migrant women’s’ health

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 3 Begin Date: 21 Nov 2022

Module/Topic

Module 1: Psychosocial Considerations

Perinatal mental health

Chapter

Schmied, V., & Dixon, L. (2019). Women's psychosocial health and wellbeing. In S. Pairman, S.K. Tracy, H.G. Dahlen, & L. Dixon (Eds). Midwifery preparation for practice. Elsevier.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 4 Begin Date: 28 Nov 2022

Module/Topic

Module 1: Psychosocial Considerations

Substance use in pregnancy

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Vacation Week Begin Date: 05 Dec 2022

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 5 Begin Date: 12 Dec 2022

Module/Topic

Module 1: Psychosocial Considerations

Incarcerated women

Chapter

Baldwin, A., Capper, T., Ferguson, B., Wood, E., Jensen, B., Harvey, C., Winter, K., Mainey, L., & Geia, L. Birth charter for women in prison in Australia. https://www.cqu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/140545/Australian_Birth_Charter_2020_screen.pdf

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 19 Dec 2022

Module/Topic

Module 2: Highly Complex Conditions

Eclampsia, HELLP syndrome, DIC

Chapter

Doughty, R., McLean, M., & Coombes, S. (2020). Medical conditions of significance to midwifery practice. In J. Marshall & M. Raynor (Eds). Myles textbook for midwives. Elsevier.

Queensland Clinical Guidelines. (2021). Hypertension and pregnancy. https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0034/139948/g-hdp.pdf

Events and Submissions/Topic

Written assessment due: Week 6, Friday 23rd December

Written Assessment Due: Week 6 Friday (23 Dec 2022) 11:55 pm AEST

Vacation Week Begin Date: 26 Dec 2022

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 7 Begin Date: 02 Jan 2023

Module/Topic

Module 2: Highly Complex Conditions

Thromboembolism & PE in pregnancy

Chapter

Queensland Clinical Guidelines. (2020). Venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in pregnancy. https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/140024/g-vte.pdf

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 8 Begin Date: 09 Jan 2023

Module/Topic

Module 2: Highly Complex Conditions

Severe obstetric haemorrhage & maternal resuscitation

Chapter

Dixon, L., & Cooke, H. (2019). Life-threatening emergencies. In S. Pairman, S.K. Tracy, H.G. Dahlen, & L. Dixon (Eds). Midwifery preparation for practice. Elsevier.

Queensland Clinical Guidelines. (2018). Primary postpartum haemorrhage. https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/140136/g-pph.pdf

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 9 Begin Date: 16 Jan 2023

Module/Topic

Module 2: Highly Complex Conditions

Uterine rupture, uterine inversion & uterine anomalies

Sepsis, infection & viruses

Maternal collapse, amniotic fluid embolus, rheumatic heart disease

Chapter

Dixon, L., & Cooke, H. (2019). Life-threatening emergencies. In S. Pairman, S.K. Tracy, H.G. Dahlen, & L. Dixon (Eds). Midwifery preparation for practice. Elsevier.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 10 Begin Date: 23 Jan 2023

Module/Topic

Module 3: Pregnancy loss & Bereavement

Termination of pregnancy

Stillbirth, grief & loss

Chapter

Donnolley, N., & Dahlen, H.G. (2019).Grief and loss during childbearing - the crying times. In S. Pairman, S.K. Tracy, H.G. Dahlen, & L. Dixon (Eds). Midwifery preparation for practice. Elsevier.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 11 Begin Date: 30 Jan 2023

Module/Topic

Module 3: Pregnancy loss & Bereavement

Poor prognosis

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 12 Begin Date: 06 Feb 2023

Module/Topic

Module 3: Pregnancy loss & Bereavement

Traumatic birth

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Exam Week Begin Date: 13 Feb 2023

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Oral examination due: appointments to be scheduled.

Viva Voce Due: Exam Week Monday (13 Feb 2023) 12:00 am AEST

Assessment Tasks

1 Written Assessment

Assessment Title

Written Assessment

Task Description

Assessment 1 – Written Assessment

Type: Case Study Due date: 23:55 (AEST) Friday 16th December 2022 (Week 5)

Weighting: 50%

Length: 2500 words

Unit Coordinator: Rachelle Chee

Aim

The aim of this assessment is to enhance your understanding of physical and psychosocial complexities of pregnancy. You will build on your knowledge of holistic, woman-centred midwifery practice, evidence-based midwifery care, and multidisciplinary collaboration by examining a case study.

Case Study

Krisharna is a 17-year-old woman, G2P0, who presents to the hospital at 33+4 weeks gestation in active labour. At her booking-in visit at 20 weeks pregnant she reported smoking fifteen cigarettes per day. She has suffered from depression since the age of 14 and was previously taking 20mg per day of citalopram, however she ceased this medication at 6 weeks of pregnancy. No other medical obstetric, or psychological history has been recorded.

Upon assessment Krisharna’s vital signs are as follows: BP 100/60, HR 115, T 38.1, RR 18, SpO2 99% RA. The fetal heart rate is auscultated at 170 beats per minute. The fetus is cephalic, engaged, and in LOA position, however Krisharna finds it very painful when you palpate her abdomen. Krisharna also tells you that she has been leaking fluid for a few days. When you view Krisharna’s pad, it is heavy, and has a foul odour.

Instructions

Utilising an essay format, please follow the steps below to complete your assessment task. With reference to the case study:

1. Analyse Krisharna’s history and her current signs and symptoms in order to determine her primary presenting problems. Explain the pathophysiology of each of the identified problems.

2. Discuss the evidence-based midwifery care for each of Krisharna’s primary presenting problems.

3. Describe how the midwife should collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to optimise Krisharna’s care. Refer to the National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral (Australian College of Midwives, 2021) when completing this step.

You may choose to use sub-headings to structure your response.

Literature and references

In this assessment use at least 10 contemporary references (<5 years) to support your discussion. You may also use seminal scholarly literature where relevant. Suitable references include peer-reviewed journal articles as well as textbooks and credible websites. When sourcing information, consider the 5 elements of a quality reference: currency, authority, relevance, objectivity, and coverage. Grey literature sourced from the internet must be from reputable websites such as from government, university, or peak national bodies: for example, the Australian College of Nursing or the Australian Association of Social Workers.

Requirements

1. Use a conventional and legible size 12 font, such as Times New Roman or Arial, with 1.5 line spacing and 2.54cm page margins (standard pre-set margin in Microsoft Word).

2. Include page numbers on each page in a footer.

3. Write in the third-person perspective.

4. Use formal academic language.

5. Use the 7th edition American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style. The CQUniversity Academic Learning Centre has an online APA Referencing Style Guide.The word count is considered from the first word of the introduction to the last word of the conclusion. The word count excludes the reference list but includes in-text references and direct quotations.

Resources

1. You can use unit provided materials and other credible sources (e.g. journal articles, books) to reference your argument. The quality and credibility of your sources are important.

2. We recommend that you access your discipline specific library guide.

3. We recommend you use EndNote to manage your citations and reference list. More information on how to use EndNote is available at the CQUniversity Library website.

4. For information on academic communication please go to the Academic Learning Centre Moodle site. The Academic Communication section has many helpful resources including information for students with English as a second language.

5. Submit a draft before the due date to review your Turnitin Similarity Score before making a final submission. Instructions are available here.

Submission

Submit your assessment via the unit Moodle site in Microsoft Word format only.

Marking Criteria

Refer to the marking rubric on the Moodle site for more detail on how marks will be assigned.

Learning Outcomes Assessed

1. Analyse highly complex physiological and psychosocial factors that may occur during the childbearing continuum, and their impact on the woman, neonate, and family.

2. Analyse the impact of the experiences of women from marginalised groups on the midwife-woman partnership and the potential for these women to experience highly complex physiological and psychosocial issues.

3. Demonstrate safe and effective care for women experiencing a highly complex issue during the childbearing continuum.

4. Utilise the Australian College of Midwives 'National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral' to guide the management of women requiring highly complex care.

References

Australian College of Midwives. (2021). National midwifery guidelines for consultation and referral. https://midwives.org.au/common/Uploaded%20files/_ADMIN-ACM/National-Midwifery-Guidelines-for-Consultation-and-Referral-4th-Edition-(2021).pdf

Assessment Due Date

Week 6 Friday (23 Dec 2022) 11:55 pm AEST

Please submit your assessment on the Foundations of Midwifery 3 Moodle site.

Return Date to Students

Week 8 Friday (13 Jan 2023)

Please allow two weeks for the return of this assessment task.

Weighting

50%

Assessment Criteria

HD	D		C	P	F
Structure (15%)
Clear and succinct introduction that introduces the topic and outlines the direction of the paper. (5%)	Clear and appropriate introduction that introduces the topic and outlines the direction of the paper		Appropriate introduction that introduces the topic and outlines the direction of the paper	Introduction is apparent and the topic is introduced but there is not clear direction to the paper	No recognisable introduction-the topic is not introduced and/or there is no direction of the paper
Clear and succinct conclusion that outlines the main points and brings the argument to a logical close. (5%)	Clear and appropriate conclusion that outlines the main points and brings the argument to a close		Conclusion outlines most of the main points and brings some sense of closure	Conclusion apparent and outlines most of the main points and endeavours to bring the argument to a close-there may be some incongruity	No recognisable conclusion-little reference to the main points and no clear conclusion to the paper
Excellent presentation of assignment double spaced with 12-point font. Consistently accurate with spelling, grammar and paragraph structure. (5%)	Well-presented assignment double spaced with 12-point font. 1 or 2 errors spelling, grammar and paragraph structure.		Well-presented assignment double spaced with 12-point font. 3 or 4 consistent errors with spelling, grammar and paragraph structure.	Well-presented assignment double spaced with 12-point font. 3 or 4 inconsistent errors with spelling, grammar and paragraph structure.	Poorly presented assignment. Double spacing not used. 12-point font not used. Many inaccuracies with spelling, grammar and paragraph structure. (> 5 errors).
Approach & Argument (75%)
Content is clearly relevant to the topic; the approach comprehensively answers the question, and the argument proceeds logically and is within the set word limit. (10%)	Content is relevant to the topic; the approach clearly answers the question, and the argument proceeds logically and is within the set word limit.		Content is appropriate and answers the question and the argument for the most part proceeds logically and is within the set word limit.	Content answers the question the argument is at times repetitive or lacks cohesion and is within the set word limit with a 10% allowance (under or over the set limit).	Content is irrelevant and or does not answer the question and the argument lacks cohesion. The word limit has not been adhered to, the word limit is well over or under the 10% allowance.
A comprehensive analysis of the history, signs, and symptoms, which includes a thorough explanation of the pathophysiology of the primary presenting problems. Refers to the case study. (15%)	A well-developed analysis of the history, signs, and symptoms, which includes a well-informed explanation of the of the primary presenting problems. Refers to the case study.		A logical analysis of the history, signs, and symptoms, which includes a reasonably well-informed explanation of the of the primary presenting problems. Refers to the case study.	A basic analysis of the history, signs, and symptoms, which includes an elementary explanation of the of the primary presenting problems. Refers to the case study.	An inadequate analysis of the history, signs, and symptoms. Explanation of the primary presenting problems is rudimentary.
Comprehensive discussion of the recommended evidence-based care for the primary presenting problems. Care is woman-centred. Refers to the case study. (30%)	Well-developed discussion of the recommended evidence-based care for the primary presenting problems. Care is woman-centred. Refers to the case study.		Broad discussion of the recommended evidence-based care for the primary presenting problems. Care is generally woman-centred. Refers to the case study.	Minimal or disjointed discussion of the recommended evidence-based care for the primary presenting problems. Care is somewhat woman-centred. Refers to the case study.	Inadequate discussion of the recommended evidence-based care for the primary presenting problems. Care is not woman-centred. Does not refer to the case study.
Clear and comprehensive description of how the midwife should collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, which utilises the National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral. Refers to the case study. (20%)	A clear and relevant description of how the midwife should collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, which utilises the National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral. Refers to the case study.		A logical description of how the midwife should collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, which utilises the National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral. Refers to the case study.	Satisfactory description of how the midwife should collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, which utilises the National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral. Refers to the case study.	Inadequate description of how the midwife should collaborate with the multidisciplinary team. Does not utilise the National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral. Does not refer to the case study.
Referencing (10%)
Consistently integrates up-to-date references to support and reflect all ideas, factual information and quotations. (5%)	Frequently, integrates up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, factual information and quotations, with 1 or 2 exceptions.	Generally integrates up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, factual information and quotations, with 3 or 4 exceptions.		Occasionally integrates up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, factual information and quotations, with 5 or 6 exceptions.	Fails to or infrequent attempts (>7 errors) to integrate up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, factual information and quotations.
Consistently accurate with referencing. A minimum of 10 references used including 7 journal articles and relevant websites. (5%)	1 or 2 consistent referencing errors identified. A minimum of 10 references used including 6 journal articles and relevant websites.	3 or 4 consistent referencing errors identified. A minimum of 10 references used including 5 journal articles and relevant websites.		3 or 4 inconsistent referencing errors identified. A minimum of 10 references used including 4 journal articles and relevant websites.	Many inaccuracies with referencing (>5). Less than 10 references used. Less than 4 journal articles not sourced. Relevant websites not included.

Referencing Style

American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)

Submission

Online

Submission Instructions

Please submit your assessment on the Foundations of Midwifery 3 Moodle site.

Learning Outcomes Assessed

Analyse highly complex physiological and psychosocial factors that may occur during the childbearing continuum, and their impact on the woman, neonate, and family
Analyse the impact of the experiences of women from marginalised groups on the midwife-woman partnership and the potential for these women to experience highly complex physiological and psychosocial issues
Demonstrate safe and effective care for women experiencing a highly complex issue during the childbearing continuum
Utilise the Australian College of Midwives 'National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral' to guide the management of women requiring highly complex care.

Graduate Attributes

Communication
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Team Work
Information Technology Competence
Cross Cultural Competence
Ethical practice
Social Innovation

2 Oral Examination

Assessment Title

Viva Voce

Task Description

Assessment 2	Viva Voce
Due date:	13th-17th February 2023, Exam Week
Weighting:	50%
Length:	10 mins (scenario provided & prep/reflect) 20 mins (question & answer time) 30 mins in total

Aim

The aim of this assessment is to demonstrate and apply your understanding of the physical and psychosocial complexities of the childbearing continuum, and the role of the midwife in providing woman-centred care for women experiencing complexities. This assessment will provide you with an opportunity to show your understanding and application of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s Midwife Standards for Practice (2018) to clinical scenarios related to the childbearing continuum.

Instructions

Students will attend an oral Viva examination via a zoom meeting. Each student will be allocated an individual zoom meeting link on a particular day and time during exam week, term 3, 2023. It is compulsory to attend this examination.

1. Students will be given a handover relating to a specific clinical scenario. You will then have some reflection and thinking time.

2. After 10 mins, you will be asked exam questions related to the scenario that you have been given.

3. You will be questioned by two examiners from the midwifery academic team. The assessment question and answer time is scheduled for 20 minutes and will be recorded for marking and quality purposes. Your Viva will relate to the provision of midwifery care for a woman experiencing a normal pregnancy/childbirth/postpartum period which will be selected at random on the day of the assessment. You will be assessed on your communications skills as well as your clinical midwifery knowledge.

The topics for the Viva Voce assessment are as follows:

· Complex antenatal care

· Complex intrapartum care

· Psychosocial complexities

Important considerations for being successful in the viva voce:

You must be prepared to answer questions relating to your case and discuss your course of action in relation to the midwifery care of your woman/neonate, this will require you to be ‘present’ in the scenario (verbalising what you would do if faced with this scenario in practice).

When answering the exam questions, students will consider the following NMBA Midwife Standards for Practice (standards 1, 2, 3 & 6) which state that midwives should:

Standard 1: Promote evidence-based maternal health and wellbeing.

Standard 2: Engage in respectful partnerships and professional relationships.

Standard 3: Demonstrate the capability and accountability for midwifery practice.

Standard 6: Provide safe and quality midwifery practice.

Please see the assessment rubric for a detailed description of the assessed criteria.

Scenarios are confidential and we ask that you do not share them with your student peers.

Assessment to take place in exam week.

Students will be allocated their timeslot by the unit coordinator and sent a zoom link via email.

Students must reply to this email confirming: 1) their receipt of the Zoom meeting link and 2) their confirmation of attendance at the allocated time.

Examination conditions:

View the University's policy on examination in the Assessment of Coursework Policy at:

http://policy.cqu.edu.au

Marking Criteria

Refer to the marking rubric on the Moodle site for more detail on how marks will be assigned.

Learning Outcomes Assessed

1. Analyse highly complex physiological and psychosocial factors that may occur during the childbearing continuum, and their impact on the woman, neonate, and family

3. Demonstrate safe and effective care for women experiencing a highly complex issue during the childbearing continuum

4. Utilise the Australian College of Midwives 'National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral' to guide the management of women requiring highly complex care.

References

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. (2018). Midwife standards for practice. https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/documents/default.aspx?record=WD18%2f25281&dbid=AP&chksum=kYbO0%2bO7kx9I%2fBlvmKH%2bwg%3d%3d

Assessment Due Date

Exam Week Monday (13 Feb 2023) 12:00 am AEST

Examination times to be allocated by the unit coordinator.

Return Date to Students

Please allow two weeks for the return of this assessment task.

Weighting

50%

Assessment Criteria

Qualities & Criteria	High Distinction 85-100%	Distinction 75-84%	Credit 65-74%	Pass 50-64%	Fail >50%
Communication Skills 30%
Verbal & non-verbal · Use of language · Fluency & Pronunciation · Engagement · Eye Contact 30%	Uses an extensive and rich vocabulary appropriate to topic. Speaks clearly with a natural speaking pace Strongly and positively engaged in topic during discussion Consistently holds attention of panel/questioner with the use of direct eye contact (30-25.5)	Uses a wide and appropriate vocabulary appropriate to topic Speaks clearly with minimal pauses or hesitation Demonstrates good and mostly positive engagement with topic during discussion Mostly consistent use of direct eye contact with panel/questioner (25.2-22.5)	Uses acceptable vocabulary which is appropriate to topic. Speech mostly clear but noticeable pauses and/or speaks too fast occasionally Demonstrates acceptable engagement with topic during discussion Adequate eye contact made with panel/questioner (22.2-19.5)	Uses adequate vocabulary appropriate to topic Speech is low and/or unclear at times. Multiple pauses and/or speaks too fast on numerous occasions. Demonstrates adequate engagement with topic during discussion Minimal eye contact made with panel/questioner (19.2-15)	Uses limited or inadequate vocabulary which is not appropriate to the topic. Student mumbles is incoherent and speaks too quietly for panel to hear. Shows no engagement and/or negativity towards topic during discussion. No eye contact made with panel/questioner (14.7-0)
Mastery of Maternity Care Scenario 70% (Knowledge and comprehension, application, analysis, and synthesis of information)
Overall understanding 10%	Shows a deep/robust understanding of the scenario with fully accurate information Answers all questions with explanation and elaboration (10-8.5)	Shows an extended understanding of the scenario with accurate information Answers most questions with ease though sometimes requires further elaboration (8.4-7.5)	Shows good understanding of scenario with mostly accurate information Ability to answer some questions but answers lack complexity (7.4-6.6)	Shows satisfactory understanding of scenario with some inaccurate information Is only able to answer rudimentary questions on topic. (6.4-5)	Shows limited or no understanding of scenario. Information mostly inaccurate. Has no grasp of the information and is unable to answer questions. (4.9-0)
Articulation of thoughts 10%	Clearly articulates position and thoughts are extensively expressed (10-8.5)	Articulates position and thoughts expressed clearly (8.4-7.5)	Articulates a position that is incomplete or lacks complexity. Expression of thoughts mostly clear (7.4-6.6)	Articulates a position that is unfocused at times. Expression of thoughts sometimes unclear and/or ambiguous (6.4-5)	Limited or no ability to articulate a position. Limited ability to express any thoughts, those expressed are unclear. (4.9-0)
Evidence 10%	All evidence is highly relevant and specific to the scenario discussion (10-8.5)	Presents relevant evidence that is accurate to the scenario discussion (8.4-7.5)	Presents mostly relevant evidence that links to the scenario discussion. Mostly accurate. (7.4-6.6)	Presents evidence that often links to the scenario but evidence is somewhat inaccurate. (6.4-5)	Does not present any evidence of relevance to scenario or presents highly inaccurate or evidence. (4.9-0)
Implications 10%	Comprehensive and fully explores the major implications of proposed plan of care (10-8.5)	Relevant and accurate discussion of the major implications of the proposed plan of care. (8.4-7.5)	Acceptable and mostly relevant discussion of the major implications of the proposed plan of care. (7.4-6.6)	Satisfactory discussion of the major implications of the proposed plan of care. (6.4-5)	No discussion of any implications for a proposed plan of care (4.9-0)
Structure and organisation 10%	Presents information/ideas logically (10-8.5)	Present information in a mostly logical sequence (8.4-7.5)	A few areas of disjointedness /lack of logical progression. (7.4-6.6)	Ideas are presented in a partly logical way but disjointed and do not always flow logically (6.4-5)	Ideas are illogical and very disjointed with no logical flow making.it difficult to follow. (4.9-0)
Prompting 10%	Does not require prompting with probing questions (10-8.5)	Minimal prompting required (1-2 probing question) (8.4-7.5)	Some prompting required (3 probing questions) (7.4-6.6)	Required frequent prompting (4 probing questions) (6.4-5)	Requires extensive prompting (5 or more questions) (4.9-0)
Demonstration of Woman Centred Care 10%	Comprehensively considers the needs of the woman and her family in relation to the issue and analyses how they can be best integrated into her plan of care (10-8.5)	Sound ability to consider the needs of the woman and her family in relation to the issue and analyses how they can be best integrated into her plan of care (8.4-7.5)	Acceptable ability to consider the needs of the woman and her family in relation to the issue and analyses how they can be best integrated into her plan of care (7.4-6.6)	Consideration of the needs of the woman and her family in relation to the issue are basic. Some ability to form a plan of care but lacks integration and is unclear at times (6.4-5)	Limited or no consideration of the needs of the woman and her family in relation to the issue. Little or no evidence of any ability to form a plan of care. (4.9-0)

Referencing Style

American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)

Submission

Online

Submission Instructions

Examination times to be allocated by the unit coordinator.

Learning Outcomes Assessed

Analyse highly complex physiological and psychosocial factors that may occur during the childbearing continuum, and their impact on the woman, neonate, and family
Analyse the impact of the experiences of women from marginalised groups on the midwife-woman partnership and the potential for these women to experience highly complex physiological and psychosocial issues
Demonstrate safe and effective care for women experiencing a highly complex issue during the childbearing continuum
Utilise the Australian College of Midwives 'National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral' to guide the management of women requiring highly complex care.

Graduate Attributes

Communication
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Team Work
Information Technology Competence
Cross Cultural Competence
Ethical practice
Social Innovation

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