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Professionalism and person-centredness: developing a practice-based approach to leadership within NHS maternity services in the UK.
- Source :
- Health Sociology Review; Jul2017, Vol. 26 Issue 2, p143-159, 17p, 1 Chart
- Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- This paper, based on data taken from in-depth interviews with senior midwives and obstetricians and conducted as part of a critical ethnographic study, argues for a greater appreciation of person-centred, value-led midwifery practice. The paper begins with a discussion of the way midwifery practice is shaped by encoded and embodied knowledge. The paper subsequently focuses on an emergent practice-based leadership using an adapted Aristotelian conceptual framework derived from MacIntyre [(2007). After virtue (3rd ed.). London: Duckworth]. Professional dissonance is highlighted as a difficulty experienced by repositioned managers who are also expected to be leaders in their field. Using data gathered from indepth interviews it is contended that establishing person-centred care might be better achieved through the development of practice-based leadership (rather than solely by adherence to organisational requirements). This type of leadership could potentially nurture a professional environment that promotes qualities such as agency, commitment and high levels of competence among midwives. Such leadership is central to UK government priorities and is applicable to a global practice development agenda. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14461242
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Health Sociology Review
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 122997634
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/14461242.2016.1159525