Shaping the midwifery profession in Nepal – Uncovering actors’ connections using a Complex Adaptive Systems framework
Authors: Bogren, M.U., Berg, M., Edgren, L., van Teijlingen, E., Wigert, H.
Journal: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
Publication Date: 01/12/2016
Volume: 10
Pages: 48-55
eISSN: 1877-5764
ISSN: 1877-5756
DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2016.09.008
Abstract:Objectives To explore how actors connect in a system aiming at promoting the establishment of a midwifery profession in Nepal. Methods A qualitative explorative study based on the framework of Complex Adaptive Systems. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 key people representing eight different organisations (actors) promoting the development of the midwifery profession. Results The actors’ connections can be described with a complex set of facilitators for and barriers to promoting the establishment of a midwifery profession. The identified facilitators for this establishment in Nepal are (1) a common goal and (2) a desire to collaborate, whilst the barriers are (1) different political interests and priorities, (2) competing interests of the nursing profession and societal views, (3) divergent academic opinions on a midwifery profession, and (4) insufficient communication. The results also showed that Nepalese society cannot distinguish between nursing and midwifery and that the public support for a midwifery profession was hence minimal. Conclusion The move of midwifery from an occupation to a profession in Nepal is an on-going, challenging process. The study indicates the importance of understanding the motivations of, and barriers perceived by, actors that can promote or obstruct the establishment of the midwifery profession. It also points to the importance of informing the wider public about the role and responsibility of an autonomous midwifery profession.
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Shaping the midwifery profession in Nepal - Uncovering actors' connections using a Complex Adaptive Systems framework.
Authors: Bogren, M.U., Berg, M., Edgren, L., van Teijlingen, E., Wigert, H.
Journal: Sex Reprod Healthc
Publication Date: 12/2016
Volume: 10
Pages: 48-55
eISSN: 1877-5764
DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2016.09.008
Abstract:OBJECTIVES: To explore how actors connect in a system aiming at promoting the establishment of a midwifery profession in Nepal. METHODS: A qualitative explorative study based on the framework of Complex Adaptive Systems. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 key people representing eight different organisations (actors) promoting the development of the midwifery profession. RESULTS: The actors' connections can be described with a complex set of facilitators for and barriers to promoting the establishment of a midwifery profession. The identified facilitators for this establishment in Nepal are (1) a common goal and (2) a desire to collaborate, whilst the barriers are (1) different political interests and priorities, (2) competing interests of the nursing profession and societal views, (3) divergent academic opinions on a midwifery profession, and (4) insufficient communication. The results also showed that Nepalese society cannot distinguish between nursing and midwifery and that the public support for a midwifery profession was hence minimal. CONCLUSION: The move of midwifery from an occupation to a profession in Nepal is an on-going, challenging process. The study indicates the importance of understanding the motivations of, and barriers perceived by, actors that can promote or obstruct the establishment of the midwifery profession. It also points to the importance of informing the wider public about the role and responsibility of an autonomous midwifery profession.
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Shaping the midwifery profession in Nepal - Uncovering actors' connections using a Complex Adaptive Systems framework
Authors: Bogren, M.U., Berg, M., Edgren, L., van Teijlingen, E., Wigert, H.
Journal: SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE
Publication Date: 12/2016
Volume: 10
Pages: 48-55
eISSN: 1877-5764
ISSN: 1877-5756
DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2016.09.008
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Shaping the midwifery profession in Nepal - Uncovering actors' connections using a Complex Adaptive Systems framework.
Authors: Bogren, M.U., Berg, M., Edgren, L., van Teijlingen, E., Wigert, H.
Journal: Sexual & reproductive healthcare : official journal of the Swedish Association of Midwives
Publication Date: 12/2016
Volume: 10
Pages: 48-55
eISSN: 1877-5764
ISSN: 1877-5756
DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2016.09.008
Abstract:Objectives
To explore how actors connect in a system aiming at promoting the establishment of a midwifery profession in Nepal.Methods
A qualitative explorative study based on the framework of Complex Adaptive Systems. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 key people representing eight different organisations (actors) promoting the development of the midwifery profession.Results
The actors' connections can be described with a complex set of facilitators for and barriers to promoting the establishment of a midwifery profession. The identified facilitators for this establishment in Nepal are (1) a common goal and (2) a desire to collaborate, whilst the barriers are (1) different political interests and priorities, (2) competing interests of the nursing profession and societal views, (3) divergent academic opinions on a midwifery profession, and (4) insufficient communication. The results also showed that Nepalese society cannot distinguish between nursing and midwifery and that the public support for a midwifery profession was hence minimal.Conclusion
The move of midwifery from an occupation to a profession in Nepal is an on-going, challenging process. The study indicates the importance of understanding the motivations of, and barriers perceived by, actors that can promote or obstruct the establishment of the midwifery profession. It also points to the importance of informing the wider public about the role and responsibility of an autonomous midwifery profession.https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/25964/
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