title: Reflecting on resilience in midwifery.
abstract: In the first part of this paper we provide a brief explanation of resilience and outline what is known about resilience in healthcare professionals. We then summarise the findings from our recent study of resilience in UK midwifery, which used a closed online discussion forum to explore the experiences of midwives who described themselves as resilient. We note that the participants identified a number of workplace challenges, which they responded to with a range of day-to-day and longer-term strategies. We reflect on what these findings might mean for midwifery practice, and where the gaps in knowledge remain.
authors.affiliation: Cardiff University.
authors.forename: Lucie
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Warren
authors.forename: Billie
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Hunter
mesh_terms: D002055:Burnout, Professional / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004645:Empathy; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D055500:Resilience, Psychological; D012649:Self Concept; D060685:Sense of Coherence; D006113:United Kingdom; D017132:Workplace