Research & Evidence-Based Practice
Empowering nurses with the latest research, evidence-based guidelines, and advocacy resources to deliver informed, high-quality care for women, pregnant people, newborns, and families.
AWHONN is committed to supporting nurses through comprehensive resources that address clinical practice, patient rights, and the evolving health care landscape.
Research Priorities in Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nursing
2024 – 2028
Explore AWHONN’s research priorities and commitment to advancing women’s health, obstetric, and neonatal nursing through evidence-based practice. Since 1993, AWHONN has awarded over $760,000 in research grants, supporting scientific discoveries that enhance clinical practice and improve patient care.
AWHONN Back to Basics: Foundations of Mindful Care
This resource focuses on fostering meaningful bedside connections, building trust with patients and families, and achieving successful outcomes through time-tested techniques.
AWHONN SBARs: Inclusive and Equitable Patient Care
Promote cultural competence and inclusivity in your care with AWHONN’s SBARs (Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation) graphics. These resources provide practical insights for understanding and supporting patients from diverse backgrounds, ensuring every interaction is respectful, equitable, and culturally informed.
Evidence-Based Guidelines (EBGs): Grounded in the latest research to inform your care.
- Analgesia and Anesthesia in the Intrapartum Period
- Late Preterm Infant Evidence Based Clinical Practice Guideline – 3rd Edition
- Labor Support for Intended Vaginal Birth
- Neonatal Skin Care Evidence-Based Guideline- 4th Ed.
- Nursing Care and Management of the Second Stage of Labor- 3rd Ed.
- Perioperative Care of the Pregnant Woman- 2nd Ed.
- Respectful Maternity Care Framework and Evidence-Based Guideline
- The Use of Human Milk During Parent Newborn Separation, EBG
Respectful Maternity Care Implementation Toolkit (RMC-IT)
Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) emphasizes the fundamental rights of women, newborns, and families, promoting equitable access to evidence-based care while recognizing each patient’s unique needs and preferences. Addressing implicit and explicit bias in healthcare is essential to ensuring positive outcomes and reducing harm during intrapartum and postpartum care.
The RMC Implementation Toolkit offers practical tools and guidance to help your organization adopt the 10-Step “C.A.R.E. P.A.A.T.T.H.” framework.
