Midwifery Care: An Evolutionary Concept Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To build an evidence-based definition of midwifery care and its fundamental and distinctive features.

Design

Rodgers and Knafl's evolutionary concept analysis.

Review methods

Six databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, PsycINFO, Scopus, ProQuest) were searched and a thematic sampling of the sources was performed.

Data sources

The search yielded 30 relevant papers.

Results

Key findings include five antecedent categories: philosophy, personal features, regulatory features, care context and professional team. Attributes include relationship and family-centredness. Consequences encompass safety, empowerment and professional outcomes. Related concepts and surrogate terms reflect the broader scope and the fragmented perception of 'midwifery care'.

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SUBMITTER: Barbieri M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12596828 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature