Group Clinical Supervision for midwives and burnout: a cluster randomized controlled trial
Christine Catling1, Helen Donovan2, Hala Phipps3
1Centre for Midwifery, Child and Family Health, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, Australia. christine.catling@uts.edu.au.
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
|April 12, 2022
Summary
Clinical Supervision may reduce midwife burnout and improve workplace culture. This study investigates its impact on midwife retention and well-being.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare workforce research
- Midwifery studies
- Occupational health psychology
Background:
- Significant midwife workforce shortages exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- High rates of midwife burnout and intention to leave the profession.
- Concerns regarding poor workplace culture, including bullying in maternity units.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of monthly Clinical Supervision on midwife burnout.
- To assess the relationship between Clinical Supervision and perceptions of workplace culture.
- To examine the influence of Clinical Supervision on midwives' intention to remain in their roles.
Main Methods:
- Cluster randomised controlled trial across 12 maternity sites.
- Intervention group receives monthly Clinical Supervision for two years.
- Validated surveys (CBI, AMWoC, CSEQ) administered 6-monthly.
Main Results:
- Hypothesized reduction in burnout levels for midwives in the intervention group.
- Anticipated improvement in workplace culture perceptions.
- Analysis of dose-response effects of Clinical Supervision attendance.
Conclusions:
- Monthly Clinical Supervision is hypothesized to decrease midwife burnout.
- Positive impacts on workplace culture are expected.
- Potential for a more stable, high-quality midwifery workforce benefiting maternal and infant outcomes.
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