A concept analysis of proactive behaviour in midwifery

Area of Science:

• Nursing and Midwifery
• Healthcare Management
• Organizational Behavior

Background:

• Proactive behavior is a universal concept applicable across various professions.
• Establishing a clear link between proactive behavior and midwifery practice is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a concept analysis of proactive behavior.
• To apply the findings of this analysis to the field of midwifery.

Main Methods:

• Concept analysis utilizing Walker and Avant's established method.
• A comprehensive literature search across multiple databases (PubMed, ERIC, NARCIS, Emerald) from 1990 to April 2015.
• Inclusion of fifteen studies focusing on proactive behavior within midwifery and related healthcare fields.

Main Results:

• Identified key attributes of proactive behavior, refined through midwifery-specific case examples.
• Differentiated proactive behavior from related concepts within the midwifery context.
• Proactive behavior is initiated by individual and contextual factors and yields multi-level consequences.

Conclusions:

• Proactive midwives view change as opportunity, address issues, anticipate obstacles, and seek efficient solutions.
• Individual and contextual antecedents trigger proactive behavior in midwifery.
• Proactive behavior offers significant benefits for evolving reproductive healthcare.