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Safe midwifery staffing for maternity settings

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  • Reference number: NG4
  • Published:  27 February 2015
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Research recommendations coming out of this guidance

  • What is the relationship between midwifery staffing and outcomes in maternity settings in
    England, and what factors act as modifiers or confounders of the relationship between midwifery
    staffing and outcomes?

  • What is the effectiveness of Birthrate Plus compared with other decision support methods or
    professional judgement for identifying safe midwifery staffing requirements and midwifery skill
    mix for maternity services in England?

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