Abstract
The objective was to explore the meaning of the phenomenon of problem solving in midwifery when the midwife is faced with a critical situation in the absence of an obstetrician or any physician. A qualitative method was used and critical incidents from delivery wards and/or antenatal clinics in the south of Sweden were narrated by midwives and transcribed verbatim. The interwievs were then analysed using a phenomenological method. Seven midwives, all with at least five years working experience of both antenatal and delivery ward work participated. Problem solving in midwifery showed itself to be a multifaceted phenomenon. Some of the facets were to listen, to assess, to make fast decisions, to possess knowledge and experience, to use intuition,to be able to identified a problem and find a solution, cooperation, engagement, purposefulness, concentration, euphoria, consideration and control. Knowledge about the meaning of problem solving in midwifery can influence the working team to sup
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 179-186 |
| Journal | British Journal of Midwifery |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 2001 |
Bibliographical note
The information about affiliations in this record was updated in December 2015.The record was previously connected to the following departments: Division of Nursing (Closed 2012) (013065000)
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Nursing