METHODS A modified Whittemore and Knafl integrative review framework of 2005 enabled
consideration of quantitative and qualitative literature. A total of 1508 papers were located …

lyberg a. & severinsson e.(2010) Journal of Nursing Management18, 391–399 Midwives'
supervisory styles and leadership role as experienced by Norwegian mothers in the context …

RESULTS: The five main categories of data were extracted, including self-management,
supporters in the workplace, sense of usefulness and reassuring, the nature of creation, and …

Purpose: To explore and analyse the experience of work situation and professional role for
midwives at a labour ward pre and post the implementation of a midwifery model of care …

Background Midwives' professional role has been changing drastically over time, from
handling births in home settings to being part of a team in labour wards in hospitals. This …

Introduction A supportive work climate is associated with decreased burnout and attrition,
and increased job satisfaction and employee health. A review of the literature was …

There is a lack of systematic evidence concerning health orientation in maternity practice in
the current climate of risk avoidance. The midwifery professional project is orientated toward …

Objective The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of early career midwives in
Australia and identify the organisational, work environment, personal factors and stressors …

While the organisation of work in maternity care has historically witnessed boundary work
between midwives and obstetricians, modern service provision has posed many challenges …

Midwifery autonomy is epitomized in the provision of lead maternity care, a promoted and
sought after consumer choice pivotal to the credibility of autonomous midwifery. The loss of …