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June 5, 2026Journal of research in nursingOpen Access

Exploring the inter-professional experiences of student nurses and midwives to facilitate better outcomes for mothers with a learning disability in maternity services: a qualitative case study

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ARAngela RidleyASAmy SwiftACAmy Cole

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Qualitative case study explores experiences of nursing and midwifery students, suggesting better outcomes for mothers with intellectual disabilities.

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore the experiences of student nurses and midwives in supporting mothers with intellectual disabilities in maternity care.
  • Qualitative case study using purposive and convenience sampling.
  • Semi-structured interviews with current student learning disability nurses and midwives.
  • Thematic data analysis following Braun and Clarke’s six-step process.
  • Three themes identified: Knowledge and Skills, Curriculum, and Exposure and Support.
  • Inter-professional collaboration can improve outcomes for mothers with intellectual disabilities.
  • Findings suggest a need for development of educational materials to reduce stigma and misconceptions.

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Ridley et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2268d7763171746d5475bahttps://doi.org/10.1177/17449871251328891
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