Evaluation of a strategy developed to revise the scope of practice to recognize midwife specialists’ competencies in South Africa

Abstract

Although the proposed strategy to revise the scope of practice for midwife specialists was found relevant to the midwifery field, experts emphasized that its successful implementation requires collaborative effort. The strategy may grant midwife specialists formal professional autonomy, enhancing their ability to contribute optimally to clinical practice and improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes.