Yetkinlik ve Yeterlilik Alanları Çerçevesinde Türkiye'de Ebelik: Niteliksel Bir Araştırma

Abstract

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı Türkiye'de ebelik mesleğinin yetkinlik ve yeterliliğini ebeler, akademik ebeler, öğrenci ebeler ve ebelerden bakım alan kadınların gözüyle değerlendirmektir. Yöntem: Bu çalışma, fenomenolojik araştırma deseni kullanılarak yürütülen nitel bir araştırmadır. Görüşmeler çevrimiçi bir platformda gerçekleştirilmiştir. Örneklem grubu amaçlı örnekleme yoluyla seçilmiş ve 20 katılımcıyla bireysel derinlemesine görüşme tekniği kullanılarak tamamlanmıştır. Çalışma, Niteliksel Araştırmaların Raporlanması için Konsolide Kriterler (COREQ) kontrol listesine göre raporlandı. Bulgular: 20 katılımcıyla görüşülerek veri doygunluğuna ulaşıldı. Görüşmelerin transkriptleri sistematik olarak incelenmiş ve çalışma sonuçları belirlenen yetkinlik ve yeterlilik alanları etrafında toplanmıştır. Ana temalar çerçevesinde ebelik yetkinliği “Halk Sağlığı”, “Gebelik”, “Doğum”, “Doğum Sonrası”, “Yenidoğan” ve “Kadın ve Danışmanlık” başlıkları altında yer almaktadır. Ebelik yeterliliği “Genel Yeterlilik”, “Gebelik Öncesi”, “Gebelik ve Doğum Öncesi”, “Doğum ve Doğum Sırasında Bakım”, “Kadın ve Yenidoğanın Sürekli Bakımı” başlıkları altında yer almaktadır. Ana temalar arasında yoğun/güçlü bir ilişki tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç: Sonuç olarak en çok ebelerin doğumla ilgili yetkinlik ve yeterliliğine vurgu yapıldığı ortaya çıktı. Araştırma sonuçlarının Türkiye'de ebelik mesleğine yönelik geliştirilecek farklı alanlardaki sağlık politikalarına ışık tutacağı ifade edilebilir.

Keywords

• Ebelik
• doğum
• toplum
• yeterlilik
• yetkinlik

Midwifery in Turkey within the Framework of The Areas of Competence and Proficiency: A Qualitative Study

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate the proficiency and competence of the midwifery profession in Turkiye through the eyes of midwives, academic midwives, student midwives, and women receiving care from midwives. Methods: This research is qualitative research conducted using the phenomenological research design. The interviews were conducted on an online platform. The sample group was selected through purposive sampling and was completed using the individual in-depth interview technique with 20 participants. The study was reported according to the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) checklist. Results: Data saturation was reached because of interviewing 20 participants. The transcripts of the interviews were systematically examined, and the study results were gathered around the areas of competence and proficiency determined. Within the framework of these main themes, competence in midwifery is included under the headings of "Public Health," "Pregnancy," "Birth," "Postpartum," "Newborn," and "Women and Counseling." Proficiency in midwifery is included under the headings of "General Qualification," "Before Pregnancy," "Pregnancy and Antenatal," "Childbirth and Care During Childbirth," and "Continuous Care for Woman and Newborn." An intense/strong relationship was detected between the main themes. Conclusion: As a result, it was revealed that the most emphasis was placed on the proficiency and competence of midwives related to childbirth. It can be stated that the study results will shed light on the health policies in different areas to be developed for the midwifery profession in Türkiye.

Keywords

• Midwifery
• birth
• society
• proficiency
• competence

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