Perspectives of supervising midwives at perinatal medical centers to determine novice midwives' independence in childbirth care

Key Points

• The research aims to clarify how supervising midwives assess the independence of novice midwives during childbirth care.
• Qualitative analysis of supervising midwives' perspectives
• Interviews conducted in perinatal medical centers
• Focus on determining criteria for novice midwives' independence in care.
• Supervising midwives expressed varied opinions on independence metrics
• Key criteria included clinical skills, decision-making ability, and confidence levels in providing care
• Midwives emphasized the importance of mentorship in developing independence.