Developmental Strategy and Validation of the Midwifery Interventions Classification (MIC): A Delphi Study Protocol and Results from the Developmental Phase

Author:

Maga Giulia1,Arrigoni Cristina2,Brigante Lia3,Cappadona Rosaria4,Caruso Rosario56ORCID,Daniele Marina Alice Sylvia7,Del Bo Elsa8,Ogliari Chiara8,Magon Arianna5ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy

2. Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, Section of Hygiene, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy

3. Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King’s College London, London WC2R 2LS, UK

4. Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy

5. Health Professions Research and Development Unit, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, San Donato Milanese, 20097 Milano, Italy

6. Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy

7. Department of Midwifery and Radiography, School of Health and Psychological Sciences, University of London, London EC1V 0HB, UK

8. Department of Clinical-Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy

Abstract

This study protocol aims to describe the rationale and developmental strategy of the first study in the Italian context which aimed to define a Midwifery Interventions Classification, an evidence-based, standardized taxonomy and classification of midwifery interventions. Midwifery interventions require a specific definition, developed through a consensus-building process by stakeholders to develop the Italian taxonomy of the Midwifery Interventions Classification with the potential for international transferability, implementation, and scaling up. A multi-round Delphi study was designed between June and September 2022, and data collection is planned between February 2023 and February 2024. The developmental phase of the study is based on a literature review to select meaningful midwifery interventions from the international literature, aiming to identify an evidence-based list of midwifery interventions. This phase led to including 16 articles derived from a systematic search performed on PubMed, CINAHL, and Scopus; 164 midwifery interventions were selected from the data extraction performed on the 16 included articles. Healthcare professionals, researchers, and service users will be eligible panelists for the Delphi surveys. The protocol designed a dynamic number of consultation rounds based on the ratings and interim analysis. A nine-point Likert scoring system is designed to evaluate midwifery interventions. Attrition and attrition bias will be evaluated. The results from the study designed in this protocol will inform the development of the Italian taxonomy of the Midwifery Interventions Classification. A shared classification of midwifery interventions will support audit and quality improvement, education, and comparable data collections for research, sustaining public recognition of midwifery interventions to promote optimal maternal and newborn health.

Publisher

MDPI AG

Subject

Health Information Management,Health Informatics,Health Policy,Leadership and Management

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