Reflections on nurse-midwifery role and functions

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Midwifery
• Healthcare Professions

Background:

• The American College of Nurse-Midwives Certification Council is examining the evolving roles and functions within nurse-midwifery.
• Understanding contemporary challenges is crucial for professional development and practice standards.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze qualitative data regarding the roles and functions of nurse-midwifery.
• To identify and understand contemporary role conflicts in the field.

Main Methods:

• Content analysis was performed on narrative data, including comments from survey forms and comment sheets.
• Qualitative data complemented existing quantitative research findings.

Main Results:

• Narrative data provided insights into the lived experiences of nurse-midwives.
• Identified themes reflected a clear view of current role conflicts within the profession.

Conclusions:

• Qualitative analysis offers a deeper understanding of nurse-midwifery practice.
• The findings highlight the importance of addressing role conflict for nurse-midwives.