Unleashing the full potential of midwifery: Victorian midwives’ motivation and ability to contribute to maternity service reform

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Midwives felt motivated to contribute to maternity service reform, yet many experienced powerlessness in effecting change.
Overall, supportive attitudes toward midwifery continuity of care models were noted, but systemic issues hindered involvement.
Thematic analysis of interviews revealed a need for more education and access to leadership in midwifery for effective reform.
Participants identified strategies such as education and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance their role in the reform process.

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Qualitative analysis explores midwives' motivations for maternity service reform, highlighting challenges and support needs.

Icim et al. (2025) studied this question.

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