Appraising Research into Childbirth
Appraising Research into Childbirth

Author: Sara Wickham

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2006-05-01

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 0750688491

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This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Concentrating specifically on research into midwifery and related disciplines, this book appraises eight previously published research articles that present both qualitative and quantitative research studies. Each of the various elements is analysed - from the methodology through to the interpretation of the results. Each article is annotated with notes and questions, thereby enabling the reader to actively participate in the appraisal. Presents a range of quantitative and qualitative research articles relevant to midwifery practice in a unique workbook format Enables readers to gain hands-on, practical experience of critiquing research Supplementary tools, checklists, mnemonics and tables enable deeper understanding of the process of appraising research Commentary and expert critique provided by lecturers in midwifery research Contains a user-friendly guide to statistics

Appraising Research Into Childbirth Text and Evolve EBooks Package
Appraising Research Into Childbirth Text and Evolve EBooks Package

Author: Sara Wickham

Publisher: Books for Midwives

Published: 2006-03-29

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9780702041822

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This package provides you with the book plus the eBook - giving you the printed book, plus access to the complete book content electronically. 'Evolve eBooks' allows you to quickly search the entire book, make notes, add highlights, and study more efficiently. Buying other 'Evolve eBooks' titles makes your learning experience even better: all of the eBooks will work together on your electronic bookshelf, so that you can search across your entire library of Midwifery eBooks. Concentrating specifically on research into midwifery and related disciplines, Appraising Research into Childbirth is designed to equip midwives and midwifery students with the necessary tools to navigate the maze of evidence-informed practice and the very different kinds of research that are published in midwifery, medical and related journals.

An Update on Research Issues in the Assessment of Birth Settings
An Update on Research Issues in the Assessment of Birth Settings

Author: Board on Children, Youth, and Families

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2013-10-07

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 0309287405

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More than 30 years ago, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and the National Research Council (NRC) convened a committee to determine methodologies and research needed to evaluate childbirth settings in the United States. The committee members reported their findings and recommendations in a consensus report, Research Issues in the Assessment of Birth Settings (IOM and NRC, 1982). An Update on Research Issues in the Assessment of Birth Settings is the summary of a workshop convened in March, 2013, to review updates to the 1982 report. Health care providers, researchers, government officials, and other experts from midwifery, nursing, obstetric medicine, neonatal medicine, public health, social science, and related fields presented and discussed research findings that advance our understanding of the effects of maternal care services in different birth settings on labor, clinical and other birth procedures, and birth outcomes. These settings include conventional hospital labor and delivery wards, birth centers, and home births. This report identifies datasets and relevant research literature that may inform a future ad hoc consensus study to address these concerns.

Demystifying Qualitative Research in Pregnancy and Childbirth
Demystifying Qualitative Research in Pregnancy and Childbirth

Author: Grace Edwards

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13:

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This Book Guides Readers Through Qualitative Research. The Text Is Timely And Informs Clinicians And Researchers About The Rationale For, And Tools Of, Qualitative Research Methods. It Will Help To Break Down Barriers, Where They Exist, Between Obstetricians And Midwives On Concepts Of What Makes For Good Research In Maternity Care The Information In This Book Guides Readers Through All Stages Of The Research Process. The Journey Through The Chapters Will Enlighten Them To The Purpose Of Qualitative Research; Inform Them Of Considerations Before They Commence Any Research; Outline The Theoretical Underpinning Of The Approach; Highlight Important Ethical Issues; Discuss Different Methods Of Data Collection; Explore The Process Of Analysis; Suggest Ways Of Assessing Qualitative Research; Demonstrate How To Integrate Qualitative And Quantitative Research; And Provide Examples Of How To Explore The Views Of Those Who Are Hard To Reach. Pivotal To This Information Are Real Research Examples From Maternity Settings, With Which Readers Can Relate.

Optimal Care in Childbirth
Optimal Care in Childbirth

Author: Henci Goer

Publisher:

Published: 2013-06

Total Pages: 582

ISBN-13: 9781780661100

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Meticulously documented, Optimal Care in Childbirth pulls back the curtain on medical-model management of childbirth. Written for those who want to practice according to the best evidence, assist women in making informed decisions, or advocate for maternity care reforms, it provides an in-depth analysis of the evidence basis for physiologic care.

Studying for Your Midwifery Degree
Studying for Your Midwifery Degree

Author: Siobhan Scanlan

Publisher: Learning Matters

Published: 2013-11-18

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1473904633

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This essential handbook helps midwifery students to make the most from their time studying. It clearly explains the core learning skills you will need right from the start of the course, such as academic writing, placement learning and understanding theoretical concepts. It also introduces more advanced skills, such as reflection, research, evidence-based practice, writing a dissertation and complex decision making. It shows why these important skills are essential for you both to succeed at university and when you are a registered midwife. Key features - An accessible student-friendly guide specifically written for midwifery students - Three midwifery students are followed throughout the book to show real issues that you may face during your studies - Activities throughout help you test and develop your own learning skills - Each chapter is linked to relevant NMC and QAA standards, so that you can see what you are expected to know in order to pass your programme. Series Editor The Transforming Midwifery Practice series editor is Judith Jackson, Canterbury College.

Childbirth Education
Childbirth Education

Author: Francine H. Nichols

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 774

ISBN-13:

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Here's the fully revised and updated new edition of the only comprehensive book on childbirth education! Edited by two well-known educators and practitioners, it provides authoritative, research-based coverage of all of the theoretical and practical knowledge in this field.

Childbirth, Midwifery and Concepts of Time
Childbirth, Midwifery and Concepts of Time

Author: Christine McCourt

Publisher: Berghahn Books

Published: 2009-09-01

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 0857455427

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All cultures are concerned with the business of childbirth, so much so that it can never be described as a purely physiological or even psychological event. This volume draws together work from a range of anthropologists and midwives who have found anthropological approaches useful in their work. Using case studies from a variety of cultural settings, the writers explore the centrality of the way time is conceptualized, marked and measured to the ways of perceiving and managing childbirth: how women, midwives and other birth attendants are affected by issues of power and control, but also actively attempt to change established forms of thinking and practice. The stories are engaging as well as critical and invite the reader to think afresh about time, and about reproduction.

Supporting a Physiologic Approach to Pregnancy and Birth
Supporting a Physiologic Approach to Pregnancy and Birth

Author: Melissa D. Avery

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-03-28

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 1118612000

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Supporting a Physiologic Approach to Pregnancy and Birth: A Practical Guide provides an overview of current evidence and a range of practical suggestions to promote physiologic birth within the United States healthcare system. Presenting the latest evidence available on practical approaches and minimal interventions, this book looks into clinic exam rooms and hospital labor units to investigate the possibilities for improving the pregnancy and labor experience. Contributors discuss recent research and other published information and present a range of ideas, tools, and solutions for maternity care clinicians, including midwives, nurses, physicians, and other members of the perinatal team. An invaluable resource, Supporting a Physiologic Approach to Pregnancy and Birth is a must-have practical guide for those involved in all aspects of pregnancy and birth.