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The impact of family physicians in rural maternity care

Deutchman, M., Macalusco, F., Bray, E., Evans, D., Boulger, J., et al.

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Peer Review Study

Organizational Change/ Development
Healthcare Access and Quality
Social and Community Context
Tools Included
Outside U.S.
Network of people

Partnerships and Collaboration

This study examines the role that family physicians play in maternity care in rural communities across the US. Authors collected data from 185 rural hospitals and found that family physicians delivered babies in 67% of these hospitals and were the only doctors doing so in 27% of these hospitals. The results of this study reveal the importance of family physicians in providing maternal health care in rural America. The study’s authors stress the importance of adequate maternal care training for future family physicians who intend to practice in rural location during their residency training.

Resource Details

Outcomes of Interest

Capacity Building

Priority Population(s)

Setting(s) of Implementation

Clinical

Geographic Area of Implementation

Rural

Implementation Period

Deutchman, M., Macalusco, F., Bray, E., Evans, D., Boulger, J., et al.