Research Priorities by Strategic Focus

DOMAIN	PROGRAM	RESEARCH NEED
Domain 3: National Advancement of Midwifery	3.1: Full practice authority in all states territories and federal programs	Midwives as primary care providers and integral to the Affordable Care Act
		The outcomes of care when midwives have full practice autonomy
	3.2 Education	Midwifery education
		Interprofessional education
	3.3 Strategic Communications	Women's decision-making processes on choice of providers during pregnancy and birth
		Women's decision-making processes about healthcare procedures and interventions
	3.4 Diversification and Inclusion	Identify barriers to and opportunities for the development of a diverse midwifery workforce
		Innovate ways to prepare more midwife providers especially from diverse and underrepresented groups
	3.5 Quality and Safety	Grow the evidence base on the midwifery model of care and translate it into specific practices
		Research linkages between midwifery care practices and specific maternal and neonatal outcomes e.g. out of hospital birth
		Women's health inequities and disparities.
	3.6 Accurate Data	A systematic approach to collecting clinical practice data across the membership
Domain 4: Global Health		International maternal-child health issues such as safe motherhood
		The work of midwives globally
Domain 5: Organizational Capacity		ACNM needs to take lead in research on women's health and maternity care
		Opportunities to collaborate on research with other professional organizations
		Study & disseminate successful interprofessional collaborations, including research on productive teams, to enhance financial efficiency
		Explore and develop policy research relevant to the goals of ACNM

Note: Red type indicates top three priorities as identified by ACNM elected and volunteer leadership.