E02-1 Understanding Collaboration between Midwives and Nurses in Nova Scotia

 

Authors: Danielle Macdonald RN, MN, PhD(c); Josephine Etowa PhD, RN, RM, FWACN, FAAN

 

Presenter: Danielle Macdonald, University of Ottawa, Ottawa ON

 

Purpose: To present preliminary findings from a qualitative, feminist poststructuralist case study about collaboration between midwives and nurses in Nova Scotia.

 

Learning Objectives:

• Develop an understanding of the preliminary findings about collaboration between midwives and nurses in Nova Scotia.
• Identify current and historical discourses which may be influencing collaboration between midwives and nurses.
• Recognize the importance of research about collaboration between nurses and other perinatal health care providers.

 

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E02-2 Learning Together to Change the Health Care Community: Interprofessional Breastfeeding Education for Students in the Health Professions

 

Authors: Jo Watson RN(EC), PhD; Kathy O'Grady Venter RN, IBCLC; Elizabeth McLaney MEd, BScOT, OT Reg. (ON), BA; Sue Hermann MN, RN, IBCLC, PNC(C), CTDP

 

Presenter: Kathy O’Grady Venter, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto ON

 

Purpose: To provide information about a breastfeeding course that was developed through an interprofessional lens and designed as an elective course for students in health professions programs at the University of Toronto. During the presentation, course content will be reviewed and the audience will have the opportunity to participate in interprofessional activities and case-based learning. The results of pre and post student questionnaires, demonstrating a positive shift in breastfeeding attitudes and knowledge, will be shared.

 

Learning Objectives:

• Outline the key components of an interprofessional breastfeeding education session.
• Participate in case-based learning and interprofessional activities.
• Describe the positive outcomes of pre/post questionnaire results.