138 | Chapter 6 NQMs.1,2,14,25 According to our findings, experienced midwives expected other parties to be involved and responsible for facilitating and organising formal support for NQMs. Therefore, they might underestimate their importance to NQMs’ wellbeing and performance in practice. Similar to the review on the organisational socialisation, experienced midwives acknowledged their influence in the transition of NQMs into practice from both the perspective of the individual and from the organisation.26 By using this theoretical model, we were able to explore the role of the organisation through the various tactics. However, the concepts of the tactics were abstract, they gave us only a framework for exploring participants’ perceptions on NQMs’ transition into practice and for the analysis of the results. Recommendations for research, practice, and education Based on this study and on previous research, whereby the perceptions of NQMs and experienced midwives in the Netherlands were explored, further research is required to explore the views of other stakeholders in midwifery care on the position and support of NQMs in practice. This study reveals that the organisation socialisation model added value to this study, due to the various tactics that we could explore. More research is recommended on the adaptation of different organisational and individual socialisation tactics for orientation periods for NQMs in practice. A detailed view on the currently used tactics may enhance the process towards the desired tactics for support. Experienced midwives in the Netherlands must be aware of their own expectations of NQMs in practice. NQMs were seen as inexperienced colleagues while experienced midwives expected a competent locum in practice. Employers and commissioners must be aware of the specific challenges NQMs face in their first year in practice and the need for support in practice. Building confidence as a midwife, learning to be a team member, and adjusting to new tasks and responsibilities might help to smooth the transition into practice for Dutch NQMs.3,13 Experienced midwives’ positive attitudes towards supporting NQMs in practice must be translated into a responsibility to supporting NQMs in practice. Support in practice, i.e., orientation activities and around the clock back up from colleagues, might enhance
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