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Factors associated with midwives’ job satisfaction and intention to stay in the profession: An integrative review
Author(s) -
Bloxsome Dianne,
Ireson Deborah,
Doleman Gemma,
Bayes Sara
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of clinical nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.94
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1365-2702
pISSN - 0962-1067
DOI - 10.1111/jocn.14651
Subject(s) - cinahl , relevance (law) , medline , job satisfaction , obstetrics , attrition , nursing , qualitative research , medicine , economic shortage , critical appraisal , psychology , medical education , alternative medicine , psychological intervention , sociology , social psychology , political science , social science , linguistics , philosophy , dentistry , pathology , government (linguistics) , law
Aims and objectives To conduct an integrative review of the factors associated with why midwives stay in midwifery. Background Midwifery retention and attrition are globally acknowledged as an issue. However, little is known as to why midwives stay in midwifery as the focus has previously focussed on why they leave. Design A structured six‐step integrative review approach was used, and this involved the development of a search strategy, study selection and critical appraisal, data abstraction and synthesis, interpretation of findings and recommendations for future practice. Methods The review was conducted using the databases MEDLINE , CINAHL and PsychInfo. Included studies were in the English language with an unlimited publication date. Results Six studies were included in this review: one qualitative, two quantitative and three using mixed methods. Seven themes emerged from synthesisation of the data reported for the six included studies that together help answer the question of why midwives stay in midwifery. Conclusion This integrative review has highlighted some important factors that assist in answering the question why midwives stay in midwifery. However, it has also highlighted the need for quality data that reflects the range of contexts in which midwifery is practised. Relevance to clinical practice There is an abundance of literature focussing on why midwives leave the profession; however, the gap exists in the reasons why midwives stay. If we can uncover this important detail, then changes within the profession can begin to be implemented, addressing the shortage of midwives issue that has been seen globally for a large number of years.