Table 2 Generic categories and subcategories describing contextual factors related to the education programme of midwifery educators and the future NPMs in India
Generic Category | Subcategory |
|---|---|
Organisational and administrative processes are complex | Guidance by the task forces at the national, state and district level is needed |
Utilizing the existing nursing workforce strains the health system | |
Defined selection and admission criteria exist | |
Support from international experts to train midwifery educators is needed | |
The development of midwifery educators and NPMs needs to be fast tracked | Education institutions need to ensure high-quality education |
Curricula informed by international norms are ready to be implemented | |
Theoretical learning needs to be integrated into clinical practice | |
A framework for legislation and regulation needs to be in place |