Competence development and practice in the team
Theoretical competence development as well as becoming aware of new research and knowledge both by actively searching for it and learning from the students was a source of security. When the midwives were responsible for the training of team members, it was necessary for them to read up on the subject, which in turn increased their own knowledge. Playing an active part in the process of creating increased security and better care enhanced their own knowledge. ‟Having a solid education, of course that’s the basis and after that you continue to take part in training in order to maintain your level of knowledge.” (no. 2). Practical training in the workplace led to security. Group training led to assurance that all members of the team had the same knowledge and management of acute situations. A high level of knowledge and experience on the part of the team members formed a chain in which all the links werestrong, thus creating security for the midwives. ‟When you repeat the training sessions you become more confident and more certain each time. You are no longer so afraid. If we had no education, how would we think? Would we think the wrong things or not think at all? The risk is that we would not think at all, leading to chaos.” (no. 4)