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Proactive behavior in midwifery: A qualitative overview from midwifery student's perspective
Eveline Mestdagh1, Bart Van Rompaey2, Lieve Peremans3
1Bachelor in Midwifery, Department of Health and Social Work, Artesis Plantijn University College Antwerp, Noorderplaats 2, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium; Centre for Research and Innovation in Care, University Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Antwerp, Belgium.
Nurse Education in Practice
|April 30, 2018
Summary
This study explores proactive behavior in midwifery, identifying key factors like communication, values, and feedback. Recognizing these elements can enhance midwifery practice and education.
Area of Science:
- Midwifery
- Healthcare Professional Behavior
Background:
- Contemporary healthcare demands continuous adaptation and proactive engagement from professionals.
- Understanding the drivers of proactive behavior is crucial for effective midwifery practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore facilitators and barriers to proactive behavior among midwifery students.
- To gain insights into proactive behavior in midwifery and supplement existing research.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative exploration of perceptions among 55 midwifery students.
- Thematic analysis to identify key themes influencing proactive behavior.
Main Results:
- Four themes emerged: Nature-nurture (communication, lifelong learning), Willingness (midwife's values, organizational culture), Awareness and Feedback (reflective tendencies, self-belief), and Time (gained or limited).
- Proactive behavior can lead to time efficiency, while time constraints can act as a barrier.
Conclusions:
- Midwifery education, policy, and practice should focus on strengthening intrinsic motivation, integrating feedback, and recognizing time as a benefit of proactive behavior.
- Attention to these factors can enhance proactive behavior, ultimately benefiting midwifery care.