Design of curriculum for specialised midwive training based on investigation of needs of midwives in Beijing

Abstract

Objective

This study aims to provide a basis for the curriculum provision, training form and training time of midwifery managers in Beijing and understand the needs of the midwives' participation in specialist certification training.

Methods

Ten midwifery managers and midwives in Beijing were selected for a group interview. Based on the interview results, the researchers designed a questionnaire. As the midwives were from different hospital levels in Beijing, stratified random sampling method was adopted. A total of 137 people were surveyed through a web questionnaire.

Results

In total, 99.25% of the respondents believe that midwifery specialist training needs to be carried out in Beijing. Moreover, 55% of them believe that half-time training is reasonable. The respondents believe that the proportion of theoretical and practice training should be 1:2. In total, 91.79% and 85.07% of the respondents believe that contents of midwifery research and midwifery management need to be increased, respectively.

Conclusion

Midwives in Beijing need midwifery specialist training. Half-time certification training complies with the clinical needs. Midwifery specialist certification enhances the professional identity of midwives.