Perceived job demands and resources of newly qualified midwives working in primary care settings in The Netherlands.

CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Dutch NQMs' first years in primary midwifery care are perceived as highly demanding. In primary care, NQMs usually work as locum midwives, self-employed and in different practices. Working in different practices requires not only working with different client populations and autonomous decision-making, but also requires adaptation to different local working arrangements. Building adequate support systems might help NQMs finding a balance between work and private life by having experienced midwives available as mentors. Furthermore, training and coaching of NQMs help them to become aware of their personal resources and demands and to help them strengthen their personal resources. Improving NQMs' working position through secure employments require changes in the organization of maternity care in the Netherlands. PMID: 30396160 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Midwifery - Category: Midwifery Authors: Tags: Midwifery Source Type: research