Abstract

Although the role of the doula has existed globally for decades, there is still much speculation regarding the doula's function. Lack of understanding can lead to conflict in the intrapartum setting. Educational sessions were utilized to increase nurses' knowledge with the goal of improving collaboration between nurses and doulas.

Author Details

Laura Stinnette Lucas, DNP, APRN-CNS, RNC-OB, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Sigma Membership

Nu at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Collaboration Between Nurses and Doulas, Conflict with Doulas, Doulas and Nurses

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Increasing knowledge and improving collaboration between nurses and doulas

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Although the role of the doula has existed globally for decades, there is still much speculation regarding the doula's function. Lack of understanding can lead to conflict in the intrapartum setting. Educational sessions were utilized to increase nurses' knowledge with the goal of improving collaboration between nurses and doulas.