The Centre for Women's, Family and Child Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Vestfold University College, Tønsberg, Norway.
J Nurs Manag. 2010 May;18(4):391-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2834.2010.01083.x.
The aim of the present study was to describe the midwives' supervisory style and leadership role as experienced by pregnant women and new mothers in the context of a fear of childbirth.
A service led by midwives can influence the quality of care.
The sample consisted of 13 mothers. Data were interpreted by means of qualitative content analysis.
The findings revealed that the midwives' supervisory styles were related to their ability to create a trusting and caring relationship, demonstrate problem-solving capacity, and showing willingness, preparedness and courage to support the women. The midwives' leadership role was described as involving a crucial set of professional management skills and techniques.
The findings have strengthened the argument for the provision of continuity of care to women who are afraid of childbirth. Further studies should focus more specifically on the implementation of research in practice.
It is necessary for midwives to demonstrate leadership in order to develop practice, predict challenges and changes, provide different care delivery models and acquire an evidence base for care. This also demands systematic supervision to improve care outcomes.
本研究旨在描述助产士的监督风格和领导角色，这些在产妇和新妈妈中对于分娩恐惧的背景下被体验到。
以助产士为主导的服务可以影响护理质量。
样本由 13 位母亲组成。数据通过定性内容分析进行解释。
研究结果表明，助产士的监督风格与他们建立信任和关爱的关系、展现解决问题的能力以及表现出愿意、准备好并勇于支持妇女的能力有关。助产士的领导角色被描述为涉及一整套关键的专业管理技能和技巧。
研究结果为为害怕分娩的妇女提供连续性护理提供了依据。进一步的研究应更具体地关注研究在实践中的实施。
助产士有必要展现领导力，以发展实践、预测挑战和变化、提供不同的护理模式，并为护理获取证据基础。这还需要系统的监督，以改善护理结果。
