Working in smaller teams in community midwifery practices to foster continuity of carer:Midwives’ experiences – A qualitative study in the Netherlands

Background: Midwife-led continuity of carer (MLCC) improves health outcomes and increases pregnant women's satisfaction. Working in smaller teams in community midwifery practices is one of the ways to promote continuity of carer. Aim: To gain insight into the experiences of Dutch community midwives regarding working in smaller teams, by identifying motivators and barriers. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted using individual, semi-structured interviews (n=9). The sample was purposively selected. The interviews were analysed using the Abbreviated Grounded Theory. Findings: Four themes we... Mehr ...