The meaning of problem solving in critical situations
(2001) In British Journal of Midwifery 9(3). p.179-186- 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... (More)
- 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 (Less)
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- Danerek, Margaretha LU and Dykes, Anna-Karin LU
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- 2001
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- Contribution to journal
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- British Journal of Midwifery
- volume
- 9
- issue
- 3
- pages
- 179 - 186
- publisher
- Mark Allen
- ISSN
- 0969-4900
- language
- English
- LU publication?
- yes
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- 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)
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