A mixed methods evaluation of Multiple Mini Interviews for entry into the Bachelor of Midwifery |
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| Affiliation: | 1. School of Nursing and Midwifery, Parramatta South Campus, Western Sydney University, NSW, Australia;2. Graduate Research School and the Centre for Research in Mathematics and Data Science Western Sydney University, NSW, Australia;1. Transforming Maternity Care Collaborative, Australia;2. School of Nursing and Midwifery, Logan Campus, Griffith University, University Drive, Meadowbrook, 4131 Qld, Australia;3. School of Nursing & Midwifery, Griffith University, Australia;4. Clinical Midwifery Consultant, Maternity Services, Central Coast Local Health District, NSW, Australia;5. Centre for Healthcare Research, Coventry University, UK;1. School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Practice, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand;2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand;3. Women’s Health Division, Counties Manukau Health, Auckland, New Zealand;4. Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, Australia;5. Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden;6. Sophiahemmet University, Stockholm, Sweden;7. Division of Developmental Biology and Medicine, University of Manchester, United Kingdom;8. Department of Paediatrics: Child and Youth Health, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand;9. Kidz First Neonatal Care, Counties Manukau Health, Auckland, New Zealand;10. Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, Kings College London, London, United Kingdom;1. School of Nursing Midwifery and Social Work, University of Queensland, Level 3 Chamberlain Building, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia;2. Central Coast Local Health District, Holden Street, Gosford, NSW 2250, Australia;3. North Sydney Local Health District, Coronation Street, Mona Vale, NSW 1660, Australia;4. School of Health Sciences, University of Skovde, Box 408, SE541 28, Sweden;5. Molly Wardaguga Research Centre, College of Nursing & Midwifery, Charles Darwin University, Level 11, East Building, 410 Ann St, Brisbane, Queensland, 4000, Australia;1. School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Locked bag 1797, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia;2. Translational Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, 2751 NSW, Australia;3. Graduate Research School and the Centre for Research in Mathematics and Data Science, Western Sydney University, Australia;1. University College South Denmark, Degnevej 16, 6705 Esbjerg Ø, Denmark;2. University of Southern Denmark, Department of Clinical Research, Winsløwparken 19, 5000 Odense, Denmark;3. Aarhus University Hospital, Unit for Perinatal Loss, Palle Juul-Jensens Blvd. 99, DK- 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark;4. University of Southern Denmark, Department of Public Health, J.B. Winsløwsvej 9B, 5000 Odense, Denmark |
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| Abstract: | BackgroundMultiple-mini interviews (MMI) are increasingly used as part of the admission process into healthcare degrees. Evaluations have found MMIs to be a fair assessment tool in terms of reliability and validity and viewed positively by those involved in the MMI process. The use of MMIs in midwifery is novel and evaluation is lacking.AimTo evaluate the use of MMIs as part of the admission process for the Bachelor of Midwifery in one Australian university.MethodsA basic convergent mixed methods study design was utilised. Data included linked data sets, Likert scale responses to survey questions, focus groups and open-ended survey questions. Integration took place at the interpretation and reporting stage.FindingsParticipants viewed the MMI experience positively. The study confirmed the reliability of the MMIs as an assessment tool. Most variance in MMI scores was attributed to the candidate at 31.4 % with the interviewer and the interview station having less influence on the MMI score at 11 % and 6.4 % variance. Older applicants on average achieved higher MMI scores, and those who spoke a language other than English at home or were first in family to attend university had lower on average MMI scores. Being born overseas did not impact an applicant’s MMI score. The overall experience was seen as fair, offering further opportunity to gain entry into the Bachelor of Midwifery.ConclusionMMIs were viewed positively and findings support the use of MMIs as part of an admissions process for the Bachelor of Midwifery. |
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| Keywords: | Midwifery Multiple Mini Interviews Midwifery Students Mixed Methods Student Selection Admission Assessment |
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