Fairy tale midwifery 10 years on: re-evaluating the lived experiences of newly qualified midwives

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (10) ◽  
pp. 649-654
Author(s):  
Kate Ashforth ◽  
Ellen Kitson-Reynolds
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Fairy Tale ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Attrition Rates ◽  
Reality Shock ◽  
Data Saturation ◽  
Sources Of Support

Newly qualified midwives (NQM) experience a reality shock upon initiation of first post. Despite efforts to smooth the transition to NQM status, there remains an incongruence between the expectations (‘fairy tale’) and the realities of practice. Transition and preceptorship programmes aim to increase competence and confidence, and improve the lived experiences of NQMs. Preceptorship, however, is unstandardised and supernumerary shifts and rotations to clinical areas may be affected by service demands. Sources of support in practice include peers, preceptors and midwives on shift. No new themes emerged when comparing contemporary and original research, suggesting data saturation has been reached, although it may still be pertinent to consider the experiences of NQMs in order to reduce attrition rates and increase job satisfaction.

scholarly journals Achieving Data Saturation: Evidence from a Qualitative Study of Job Satisfaction

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 66 ◽  
Author(s):  
MOHD ALIFF ABDUL MAJID ◽  
Mohhidin Othman ◽  
Siti Fatimah Mohamad ◽  
Sarina Abdul Halim Lim
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Original Study ◽  
Mixed Method Study ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Background Data ◽  
Data Saturation ◽  
Sample Characteristics ◽  
Method Approach

The concept of saturation is deemed necessary in qualitative research;however, existing literature discussing the point of saturation is relativelyscant. Previous qualitative studies tend to describe the point of saturationbut fail to demonstrate how the saturation occurred. This article providesevidence on how qualitative research might report the point of datasaturation. The original study consists of a mixed method approach todevelop and validate an instrument for measuring offshore cateringemployees’ job satisfaction. Notably, this paper reports a part of thequalitative portion of a mixed-method study. Using the data from a studyinvolving 13 in-depth, semi-structured interviews, this study documentsthe degree of data saturation over the course of thematic analysis anddemonstrates how data saturation was operationalised. Although the studyreported 13 interviews, the saturation occurred within 12 interviews. Thestudy findings are not extensively discussed; however, adequate informationabout the study background, data collection and sample characteristics areincluded. The technique presented in this paper provides practical guidancefor qualitative researchers in reporting point of saturation. However, itis recommended that the evidence of data saturation occurred after 12interviews should be applied with caution due to several factors

scholarly journals A Beat of Goodbye: An Autoethnographic Account of My Last Days with Grandma

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 325-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Kathleen McNichol
Keyword(s):  
Family Member ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Memory Recall ◽  
Retirement Home ◽  
Very Old ◽  
Research Goal ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Short Time ◽  
Journal Entries

In this paper, I use field notes, journal entries, and memory recall to write an autoethnographic account of my experiences of the last days of my grandma’s life. I use writing as method in the form of an introspective narrative, layering artistic storytelling and academic references. My original research goal was to better understand the experience of loving and caring for a very old family member by showing the inside of how I experienced my grandma’s aging and final days, including her move to a retirement home, and her death a short time later. By sharing narratively my lived experiences of my grandma’s last days, I also hoped to disrupt some of the socially accepted interpretations surrounding physical bodies and aging, especially for women. Although my initial goal was to understand how these types of experiences transform us, in the process of telling this story I found that what I also gained was a deeper understanding of who my grandma was, and ultimately, who I am.

Fairy tale midwifery ten years on: facilitating the transition to newly qualified midwife

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (12) ◽  
pp. 782-789
Author(s):  
Kate Ashforth ◽  
Ellen Kitson-Reynolds
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
British Journal ◽  
Reflective Practice ◽  
Fairy Tale ◽  
Reality Shock ◽  
Role Modelling ◽  
Teaching Support ◽  
Autonomous Practice

The first article in this series, published in the British Journal of Midwifery, volume 27, number 10, identified that newly qualified midwives continue to experience reality shock on initiation of first post, despite preceptorship programmes that aim to ease transition from student to qualified practitioner. Mentors are important in facilitating student decision-making, criticality and reflective practice, and share such roles as teaching, support and role modelling with preceptors. Although transition begins at the inception of midwifery training, there is a paucity of research exploring the role of mentors in preparing students for autonomous practice. The recent shift to replace mentors with practice supervisors and assessors provides an opportunity to consider strategies to better prepare student midwives for autonomous practice and mitigate against fairy tale midwifery.

scholarly journals Identifying the factors that affect the job satisfaction of early career Notre Dame graduate physiotherapists

2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (5) ◽  
pp. 538 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eleni Bacopanos ◽  
Susan Edgar
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Career Stage ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Attrition Rates ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The Future

Objective Previous studies have highlighted the short career intentions and high attrition rates of physiotherapists from the profession. The aim of the present study was to examine the job satisfaction and attrition rates of early career physiotherapists graduating from one Western Australian university. Methods A self-administered online survey was conducted of 157 Notre Dame physiotherapy graduates (2006–2012), incorporating a job satisfaction rating scale. Results Results showed that lowered job satisfaction was related to working in the cardiorespiratory area of physiotherapy and working in multiple jobs since graduation. The majority of graduates did not predict a long-term career in physiotherapy, highlighting a lack of career progression and limited scope of practice as influential factors. Conclusions Job satisfaction in early career physiotherapists varies across different clinical areas of practice related to several factors, including challenge and flexibility. New roles in the profession, including extended scope roles, may impact on the future job satisfaction of physiotherapists. Further studies are needed to explore the effect of these roles on workforce trends, including attrition rates. What is known about the topic? Physiotherapists predict careers of 10 years or less on entry into the profession. No previous studies have explored the individual factors influencing job satisfaction in early career physiotherapists across different clinical settings. What does this paper add? This study highlights specific factors influencing the job satisfaction of early career physiotherapists, including clinical area of practice. Physiotherapists working in the cardiorespiratory area were less satisfied, as were physiotherapists undertaking multiple positions since graduation. What are the implications for practitioners? This study informs employers and workforce planners on the factors affecting job satisfaction in early career physiotherapists. In addition, knowledge of issues affecting job satisfaction in the early career stage may assist educational institutions in their preparation of graduates for the future health workforce.

scholarly journals New Year's resolutions

2008 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Rebecca Smith
Keyword(s):  
Royal Society ◽  
Women In Science ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Attrition Rates ◽  
Engineering And Technology ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Doctoral Experience

The Biochemical Society is committed to addressing the issues facing women in science. During 2008, we have significantly increased our work in this area. We have published original research in collaboration with the Royal Society of Chemistry and the UK Resource Centre for Women in SET (science, engineering and technology) on how the realities of the doctoral experience affect attrition rates. We have presented the work of the Society at international conferences and there is a section dedicated to Women in Science on the website.

scholarly journals The Lived Experiences of Parents of Iranian Young Women with Multiple Sclerosis

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marzieh Panahi ◽  
Zahra Tazakori ◽  
Mansoureh Karimollahi
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Family ◽  
Data Saturation ◽  
Open Coding ◽  
Colaizzi's Method

Abstract Background: Chronic illness in children causes more mental health risks for parents than other members of the family. Therefore, exploring the experiences of parents living with young women who have multiple sclerosis and presenting them to healthcare planners and managers can have a positive impact on community health. This study aimed to explore the experiences of parents of young women with multiple sclerosis in Iran. Methods: This research was a phenomenological study, and sampling was continued until data saturation, and 12 participants were chosen. The data were gathered using semi-structured interviews and analyzed using Colaizzi's method. Results: Open coding resulted in 450 codes, and after several stages of analysis and integration of similar codes, five main concepts, and 21 sub-concepts was produced. The main concepts included distress, trapping, adaptation barriers, response to illness, and reconciliation with the disease. Conclusion: This study showed the disease affects all dimensions of the parents' life and can lead to the experiences that are new to them and may lead to confusion. These findings can lead to more effective parental care for their daughters. It can also reduce the burden of disease on the family, the health system, and the community.

I Graduated. . . . Now What?

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-27
Author(s):  
Karis LeToi Clarke
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Student ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Early Adulthood ◽  
Doctoral Degree ◽  
Degree Program ◽  
Student Attrition ◽  
Career Stage ◽  
Attrition Rates ◽  
Career Placement ◽  
Professional Degree

This chapter is a reflection upon the author's journey from completing a professional degree program until present day. It is the intent of the author to share lived experiences of a professional who has completed the doctoral degree with emerging completers, and those new to the profession. Having a relationship with multiple mentors can significantly enhance development in early adulthood and in the mid-career stage of the more experienced person. Existing research tends to focus on how mentoring can influence graduate student attrition rates. However, there is little evidence that researchers have approached the issue of navigating career placement after the doctoral degree. The aim of this chapter is to provide an overview of how new doctoral completers can be supported in post-doctoral career placement.

(397) Relationships of job accommodations, stressors, and sources of support for employed chronic pain patients with job satisfaction

2008 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 75 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Scheuer ◽  
C. Gagnon ◽  
G. Van der Ende ◽  
M. Gallizzi ◽  
L. Rader ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Chronic Pain Patients ◽  
Sources Of Support ◽  
Pain Patients

Fairy tale midwifery—fact or fiction: The lived experiences of newly qualified midwives

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (9) ◽  
pp. 660-668 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ellen Kitson Reynolds ◽  
Elizabeth Cluett ◽  
Andree Le-May
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Fairy Tale

Dating Violence and the Impact of Technology: Examining the Lived Experiences of Sorority Members

2021 ◽  
pp. 107780122199879
Author(s):  
Kelly Emelianchik-Key ◽  
Rebekah Byrd ◽  
Carman S. Gill
Keyword(s):  
Dating Violence ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
College Campuses ◽  
Peer Intervention ◽  
Small Focus ◽  
Sources Of Support ◽  
Impact Of Technology ◽  
And Coping ◽  
The Impact

Dating violence (DV) is pervasive on college campuses with far-reaching health implications. We examined 70 sorority members’ lived experiences with DV and explored the role of technology. Experience, perpetration, exposure, support systems, and conceptualization of DV were assessed, and sorority members engaged in small focus groups to examine their lived experiences. Emerging themes included (a) normalization of unhealthy behaviors, (b) technology and the experience of violence, and (c) sources of support and coping. Findings included significant correlations between the experience and perpetration of DV. Results highlight the need for peer intervention and prevention programming and infusing technology in constructive ways.

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