Coping strategies and interventions to prevent and alleviate work-related burnout in midwives: A rapid scoping review of quantitative and qualitative research

Maternity services must prioritise workforce wellbeing by increasing the focus on preventing and alleviating burnout to support the retention of midwives and ensure the safe, effective care of women. Future research could focus on exploring how practical support for midwives, such as supervision and debriefing could be implemented effectively, and identify realistic, sustainable ways to integrate psychology-informed approaches into midwifery practice.

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Women and Birth
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2025-09-25
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2025.102107
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Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
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Coping strategies and interventions to prevent and alleviate work-related burnout in midwives: A rapid scoping review of quantitative and qualitative research

Debbie Smith, Hannah Long, Catherine Chmiel, Hannah Talbot
Women and Birth
Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
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Coping strategies and interventions to prevent and alleviate work-related burnout in midwives: A rapid scoping review of quantitative and qualitative research

Debbie Smith, Hannah Long, Catherine Chmiel, Hannah Talbot
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Abstract

Maternity services must prioritise workforce wellbeing by increasing the focus on preventing and alleviating burnout to support the retention of midwives and ensure the safe, effective care of women. Future research could focus on exploring how practical support for midwives, such as supervision and debriefing could be implemented effectively, and identify realistic, sustainable ways to integrate psychology-informed approaches into midwifery practice.

Women and BirthVol. 38(6)
Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (GB), Futures Group (United States) (US), North West Textiles Network (United Kingdom) (GB), NIHR Research Delivery Network (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 58%
Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
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