Celebrate midwifery--in Nepal

Area of Science:

• Maternal Health
• Psychology in Healthcare
• Professional Development

Background:

• Maternity care professionals experience significant emotional demands.
• Effective emotional management is crucial for quality patient care.
• Previous interventions for emotion work in healthcare have varied.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce emotion work concepts to maternity care providers in Nepal.
• To facilitate the use of reflection for managing emotions in practice.
• To explore the impact of creative, practical activities on cognitive function.

Main Methods:

• A workshop was conducted in Nepal, supported by the Iolanthe Midwifery Trust.
• Participants were educated on the concept of emotion work.
• A practical, craft-based element was incorporated into the workshop design.

Main Results:

• Participants were introduced to emotion work and reflective strategies.
• The practical craft element aimed to enhance logical/rational thinking.
• The workshop provided a platform for professional development in emotional labor.

Conclusions:

• The workshop offered a novel approach to managing emotion work in maternity care.
• Integrating practical activities may support cognitive processes in healthcare professionals.
• Further research is needed to evaluate the long-term impact of such interventions.