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Motivation for continuing education in midwifery.

H McCrea

    Midwifery
    |September 1, 1989
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    Practising midwives recognize continuing education

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare professional development
    • Nursing education research

    Background:

    • Continuing education is crucial for healthcare improvement.
    • Midwives' participation in continuing education is essential for maintaining high standards of care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the motivation of practising midwives in Northern Ireland to participate in continuing education.
    • To explore midwives' perceptions of continuing education and factors influencing their engagement.

    Main Methods:

    • A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining questionnaires and semi-structured interviews.
    • Sixty midwives from ward sister/staff midwife grades in selected Northern Ireland hospitals participated.
    • Quantitative data from questionnaires were supplemented with qualitative insights from interviews.

    Main Results:

    • Midwives perceive continuing education as vital for professional reasons, encompassing both formal and informal learning.
    • A notable lack of motivation to engage in continuing education was observed among the participating midwives.
    • Factors such as managerial support, educational facility availability, social responsibility, and work schedules (night duty/part-time) may influence participation.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective staff appraisal systems are needed to foster motivation for continuing education.
    • Providing diverse formal and informal continuing education opportunities is essential to encourage midwife engagement.
    • Addressing identified barriers and leveraging influencing factors can enhance midwife participation in professional development.

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