BEST PRACTICES FOR INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION: NURSES SUPPORTING THE INTEGRATION OF DOULAS INTO A CARE TEAM
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Doulas are becoming more common at hospital births in the United States, and nurses are working alongside doulas to support laboring women more frequently. Using research obtained from a literature review and the personal experience of the author as a doula, this paper aims to create best practice recommendations for nurses to support the integration of doulas into the care team. Findings of this review suggest that many nurses are unfamiliar with the role of the doula and could benefit from education on the doula scope of practice and role on the care team. Research and expert opinion support the creation of hospital-based doula programs to encourage oversight of doulas and collaboration between doulas and nurses.Type
textElectronic Thesis
Degree Name
B.S.N.Degree Level
bachelorsDegree Program
Honors CollegeNursing