Appraising Research into Childbirth
An Interactive Workbook

Sara Wickham (Author)

9780750688499, Elsevier Health Sciences

Paperback, published 29 March 2006

184 pages
21.9 x 27.6 x 1.3 cm, 0.608 kg

'an amazing and very informative book'
Pamela Hunt,CPM, Workshop Director, USA

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

Introduction

SECTION ONE: A Few Tools, Tips and Checklists

SECTION TWO: Women, Midwives and Information
Introduction
Chapter One Sara Wickham
O'Cathian, A, Walters, SJ, Nicholl JP, Kirkham M (2002) Use of evidence based leaflets to promote informed choice in maternity care: randomised controlled trial in everyday practice. British Medical Journal 324: 643
Chapter Two Nadine Edwards
Stapleton, H, Kirkham, M, Thomas G (2002) Qualitative study of evidence based leaflets in maternity care. British Medical Journal 324: 639

SECTION THREE: Childbirth Choices
Introduction
Chapter Three Tricia Anderson
Hundley V, Rennie A-M, Fitzmaurice A et al (2000) A national survey of women’s views of their maternity care in Scotland. Midwifery, Vol 16, Issue 4, pp 303-313
Chapter Four Mary Stewart
Madi BC and Crow R (2003) A qualitative study of information about available options for childbirth venue and pregnant women’s preference for place of delivery. Midwifery, Vol 19, Issue 4, pp 328-336

SECTION FOUR: Childbirth Interventions
Introduction
Chapter Five Julie Frohlich
Olsen, SF and Secher, NJ. (2002) Low consumption of seafood in early pregnancy as a risk factor for preterm delivery: prospective cohort study. British Medical Journal 324: 447-450
Chapter Six Ishvar Sheran and Sara Wickham
Smith C, Crowther C and Belby J (2002) Acupuncture to treat nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy: a randomised controlled trial. BIRTH, Vol 29, No 1

SECTION FIVE: Women’s Experiences
Introduction
Chapter Seven Ruth Deery
Berg, M., Lundgren, I., & Hermansson, E. (1996) Women's experience of the encounter with the midwife during childbirth Midwifery, Vol. 12, Issue 1, pp. 11-15
Chapter Eight Tricia Anderson
Machin D and Scamell M (1997) The experience of labour using ethnography to explore the irresistible nature of the bio-medical metaphor during labour. Midwifery Vol 13, Issue X, pp 78-84

SECTION SIX: Resources

Subject Areas: Midwifery [MQD], Nursing [MQC]