Barriers and facilitators related to implementation of regulated midwifery in Manitoba: a case study

被引:5
作者
Thiessen, Kellie [1 ]
Heaman, Maureen [1 ]
Mignone, Javier [2 ]
Martens, Patricia [3 ]
Robinson, Kristine [4 ]
机构
[1] Univ Manitoba, Coll Nursing, Fac Hlth Sci, 89 Curry Pl, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada
[2] Univ Manitoba, Dept Community Hlth Sci, Fac Hlth Sci, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada
[3] Univ Manitoba, Fac Hlth Sci, Coll Med, Dept Community Hlth Sci, 408-727 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3E 3P5, Canada
[4] St Boniface Gen Hosp, Winnipeg Reg Hlth Author, 409 Tache Ave, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6, Canada
基金
加拿大健康研究院;
关键词
Midwifery; Implementation; Utilization; Barriers; Facilitators; Case study; Manitoba; Canada; PLANNED HOSPITAL BIRTHS; MATERNITY CARE; MEDICAL-CARE; NURSE-MIDWIFERY; MIDWIVES; ONTARIO; OUTCOMES; PHYSICIANS; WOMEN; EXPERIENCES;
D O I
10.1186/s12913-016-1334-5
中图分类号
R19 [保健组织与事业(卫生事业管理)];
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摘要
Background: In 2000, midwifery was regulated in the Canadian Province of Manitoba. Since the establishment of the midwifery program, little formal research has analyzed the utilization of regulated midwifery services. In Manitoba, the demand for midwifery services has exceeded the number of midwives in practice. The specific objective of this study was to explore factors influencing the implementation and utilization of regulated midwifery services in Manitoba. Methods: The case study design incorporated qualitative exploratory descriptive methods, using data derived from two sources: interviews and public documents. Twenty-four key informants were purposefully selected to participate in semi-structured in-depth interviews. All documents analyzed were in the public domain. Content analysis was employed to analyze the documents and transcripts of the interviews. Results: The results of the study were informed by the Behavioral Model of Health Services Use. Three main topic areas were explored: facilitators, barriers, and future strategies and recommendations. The most common themes arising under facilitators were funding of midwifery services and strategies to integrate the profession. Power and conflict, and lack of a productive education program emerged as the most prominent themes under barriers. Finally, future strategies for sustaining the midwifery profession focused on ensuring avenues for registration and education, improving management strategies and accountability frameworks within the employment model, enhancing the work environment, and evaluating both the practice and employment models. Results of the document analysis supported the themes arising from the interviews. Conclusion: These findings on factors that influenced the implementation and integration of midwifery in Manitoba may provide useful information to key stakeholders in Manitoba, as well as other provinces as they work toward successful implementation of regulated midwifery practice. Funding for new positions and programs was consistently noted as a successful strategy. While barriers such as structures of power within Regional Health Authorities and inter and intra-professional conflict were identified, the lack of a productive midwifery education program emerged as the most prominent barrier. This new knowledge highlights issues that impact the ongoing growth and capacity of the midwifery profession and suggests directions for ensuring its sustainability.
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