Sponsored by Frontier Nursing University’s Office of Student Engagement, Access, and Success

After this presentation learners will be able to evaluate a toolkit that incorporates the Two-Eyed Seeing Indigenous Framework into traditional/western clinical practices to address inequity in maternal health for women of color. 

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This session will explain the concepts of collaborative practice and team-based care. Guiding principles of team-based care outlined in the ACOG publication ‘Collaboration in Practice: Implementing Team-based Care’ will be reviewed. Benefits and disadvantages of functioning on a team will be discussed. Real-life examples of effective collaboration will be presented.

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The doctoral project aimed to look at reproductive grief screening and support services within a private practice in Los Angeles County. While there are no current clinical practice guidelines or validated screening tools specifically for reproductive grief, the project aimed to capture a large percentage of the patient population who have experienced some form of reproductive loss within their lifespan through screening, evaluate how those losses were handled at the time the loss was experienced in the patients perspective, take those lived experiences in formulating ways to improve experiences for those in the future who may experience a loss, and find ways the practice could improve support services offered based on screening results and patient preferences.

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Sponsored by Frontier Nursing University’s Sigma Theta Tau Chapter

Midwifery is a uniquely rewarding and demanding profession. However, the high emotional and physical toll of the work, coupled with systemic and organizational stressors, can lead to chronic stress and professional burnout. This presentation will delve into the current landscape of burnout among midwives, exploring key contributing factors such as moral distress, workload, and lack of autonomy. We will discuss evidence-based strategies for building personal resilience and implementing effective self-care practices. Viewers will be provided with practical tools and actionable steps to not only recognize and mitigate burnout in their own lives but also to advocate for systemic changes that support long-term professional well-being.

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