Malahayati International Journal of Nursing and Health Science
Vol. 9 No. 6 (2026): Volume 9 Number 6

Evaluation of midwifery education curricula: A systematic review of models, outcomes, and quality indicators

Anastasya Angelia Soekardy (Program Studi Magister Ilmu Kesehatan Masyarakat, Fakultas Kedokteran, Universitas Padjadjaran)
Ari Indra Susanti (Program Studi Magister Ilmu Kesehatan Masyarakat, Fakultas Kedokteran, Universitas Padjadjaran)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Aug 2026

Abstract

Background: The transformation of maternal and neonatal care encourages midwifery education to develop a curriculum that focuses not only on content but also on achieving graduate competencies that meet global standards and the needs of midwifery practice. Curriculum evaluation is necessary to assess the alignment between learning design, implementation, and the education quality assurance system. Purpose: To systematically review the curriculum model, implementation results, and quality indicators in the evaluation of midwifery education. Method: A systematic literature review was employed, referring to the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Article searches were conducted through PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, and Wiley Online Library. Of the 1,390 articles found, 15 studies met the inclusion criteria and were analyzed using narrative synthesis. Methodological quality was independently assessed by two reviewers using study-specific appraisal criteria Results: Competency-based curricula were widely implemented through the integration of simulation, midwifery continuity of care, student-centered learning, and International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) standards. Implementation of these curricula contributed to improved clinical skills, Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) scores, critical thinking, self-confidence, and student readiness for practice. Curriculum quality is influenced by alignment with standards, faculty competency, clinical facilities, supervision, and institutional quality assurance. Conclusion: Competency-based curriculum evaluation plays an important role in improving the quality of midwifery education and graduate readiness.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

minh

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Nursing Public Health

Description

Malahayati International Journal of Nursing and Health Science is a peer-reviewed journal and provides a platform to publish areas of nursing and health science. The journal also seeks to advance the quality of research by publishing papers introducing or elaborating on new methods in nursing and ...