Evaluating the implementation of the Deadly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nursing and Midwifery Mentoring (DANMM) programme: a mixed-methods pilot study conducted across four Local Health Districts in New South Wales, Australia
The DANMM programme was found to be acceptable and feasible with evidence of enhanced cultural safety knowledge and mentorship benefits. However, the findings highlight the enduring impacts of colonial and cultural load and the need for greater organisational support to ensure the successful implementation and long-term sustainability of cultural safety initiatives. Future research should examine the longer-term effects on workforce retention and overcoming barriers to implementation and scalability.
Authors
- Shanna Fealy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4480-605X)
- Brett Biles (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8635-9855)
- Nicolle Dawson
- Judith Anderson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8310-0458)
- Jessica Biles (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0107-7435)
- Faye McMillan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9441-7805)
- Angela Damm
Institutions
- University of Technology Sydney (AU)
- The University of Sydney (AU)
- NSW Ambulance (AU)
- Johns Hopkins University (US)
- Charles Sturt University (AU)
- Wagga Wagga Base Hospital (AU)
- University of Newcastle Australia (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-101980
- Primary Topic
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Charles Sturt University
- University of New South Wales
- New South Wales Government