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Midwives' perceptions of Support for New Graduates: A survey that compared support from midwives who provide continuity of care with midwives from other models of care
Women and Birth, Vol.38(6), pp.1-8
2025
Abstract
Problem
It is unknown if graduate midwives receive similar support from midwives providing continuity of care and midwives not working in continuity models.
Background
All new graduate midwives require support as they transition from student to practitioner regardless of model of care in which they work. New graduate midwives are keen to work in continuity of care models but require good mentorship.
Aim
To compare the perceptions of support provided by midwives to new graduates between those working in continuity of care models and those not working in those models.
Methods
A cross-sectional study design with an online survey was undertaken. Quantitative analyses included descriptive statistics and independent t-tests. Content analysis was used for the open-ended questions data.
Findings
Both groups of midwives reported it was important for new graduates to have knowledge and continue lifelong learning. Both groups of midwives also reported the importance of new graduates being involved in decision-making. Midwives working in continuity of care models were more likely to role model desirable behaviours of self-care, provide supportive environments, and think that new graduates should have more opportunities to work in continuity of care with a reduced workload than midwives not in continuity models.
Conclusion
Midwives thought that it was important to listen to new graduates’ opinions and to value their opinions as an integral part of care. Mentoring and supporting new graduates with ongoing educational support and being inclusive is important for all regardless of model of care.
Details
- Title
- Midwives' perceptions of Support for New Graduates: A survey that compared support from midwives who provide continuity of care with midwives from other models of care
- Authors
- Virginia Stulz (Corresponding Author) - University of Newcastle AustraliaLinda Sweet - Deakin UniversityDeborah Davis - University of CanberraVanessa Scarf - University of Technology SydneyMichelle Gray - University of Newcastle AustraliaMarnie Griffiths - Redland HospitalLois McKellar - Australian Catholic UniversityAthena Sheehan - Western Sydney UniversityCarolyn Hastie - Griffith UniversityElaine Jefford - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health - MidwiferyAllison Cummins - University of Newcastle Australia
- Publication details
- Women and Birth, Vol.38(6), pp.1-8
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Date published
- 2025
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.wombi.2025.102108
- ISSN
- 1878-1799; 1871-5192
- Copyright note
- © 2025 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of Australian College of Midwives. This is an open access article under the CC BY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Midwifery
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 991163845602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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