Table 8 Negative aspects of caseload identified by caseload midwives for themselves personally (two year survey only)
Theme | (n = 20) |
|---|---|
On-call (uncertainty, unpredictable) | 12 |
Long hours | 7 |
Limitations of the model (being unavailable for women) | 3 |
Isolation | 3 |
Demanding (hard to switch off) | 2 |
Impact on plans for leave and travel | 2 |
Periods of downtime | 1 |
Part-time hours excessive | 1 |
Providing back up for others midwives | 1 |
Change in partner | 1 |
Lack of support (management, staff, Drs) | 1 |
Finding balance | 1 |