Exploring breastfeeding peer supporters' experiences of using the Solihull Approach model
| Autor: | Hazel Douglas, Emily Thelwell, Mary Rheeston |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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Service (business)
Medical education 030219 obstetrics & reproductive medicine education 05 social sciences Breastfeeding 050109 social psychology Supporter Peer support 03 medical and health sciences Schedule (workplace) 0302 clinical medicine Nursing Maternity and Midwifery 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Thematic analysis Psychology Qualitative research |
| Zdroj: | British Journal of Midwifery. 25:639-646 |
| ISSN: | 2052-4307 0969-4900 |
| DOI: | 10.12968/bjom.2017.25.10.639 |
| Popis: | Background: The Solihull Approach is a model designed to support professionals, including breastfeeding peer supporters, to think about their work with children and families. Aims To gain insight into breastfeeding peer supporters' experiences of using the Solihull Approach by exploring breastfeeding peer supporters' motivation to volunteer, their experiences of peer supporter breastfeeding training, and their experiences of putting this training into practice. The study also sought to identify factors that could contribute to improving the service. Methods A qualitative study was undertaken with three voluntary and four paid peer supporters. Participants were interviewed using a semi-structured schedule and data were analysed using thematic analysis with an inductive approach. Findings Three key themes and their sub-themes emerged: motivation to volunteer, experience of being a peer supporter, and practical and personal applications of the Solihull Approach. Conclusions Several benefits have been highlighted when incorporating the Solihull Approach into peer professionals' practice, including increased confidence levels and improved team communication, as well as positive outcomes in their personal lives. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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