The Handbook of Midwifery Research

Research is a fundamental part of midwifery practice. However, not everyone finds it easy to understand the basic principles, and particularly the language of research. This accessible pocket–guide enables student midwives to firstly understand how to search and make sense of research evidence, how to write a research proposal and finally how to undertake a research study.
This handbook specifically focuses on the needs of student midwives and will help increase the knowledge and understanding of midwifery research, and enable students to undertake research with confidence. With case studies, learning objectives, and clear examples throughout, this is an essential purchase for any student beginning research, this guide will enable students to apply research to their own practice.

Spis treści:
PART 1: UNDERSTANDING RESEARCH.
Chapter 1. Introduction to Midwifery Research.
Introducing Research.
Types of Knowledge.
Audit & Research.
Introducing Qualitative Research.
Introducing Quantitative research.
The Importance of Evidence–Based practice.
Chapter 2. Finding the Evidence.
Literature Searching.
Sources of Evidence.
Using a Search Strategy.
A Structured Review.
Systematic Reviews.
Chapter 3. Making Sense of the Evidence.
Introduction to Critiquing Research Evidence.
Critiquing Qualitative Research.
Critiquing Quantitative Research.
Hierarchy of Evidence.
Differences between Qualitative and Quantitative Research.
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PART 2: UNDERTAKING RESEARCH.
Chapter 4. Data Collection Techniques.
Introduction to Data Collection.
Qualitative Data Collection Techniques.
Undertaking a Research Interview.
Quantitative Data Collection Techniques.
Designing a Questionnaire.
Chapter 5. Ethics & Research Governance.
Introducing Ethics and Research.
Research Governance.
Ethical Issues Relating to Midwifery Research.
Gaining Ethical Approval.
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Chapter 6. Data Analysis.
Introduction to Data Analysis.
Qualitative Data Analysis Methods.
Quantitative Data Analysis Methods.
A Basic Understanding of Statistics.
Chapter 7. Research Dissertation.
Writing Skills.
Getting your Work Published.
Presenting a Conference Paper.
Useful Resources.
Becoming a Researcher.
Glossary of Research Terms

Nota biograficzna:
Dr Mary Steen is Research Fellow in Midwifery at University of Central Lancashire / RCM (joint appointment). She is interested in a wide remit of midwifery and women’s health issues. Her specific focus has been on the care and consequences of perineal trauma after childbirth. Her research work has developed of a new pain relief treatment (femepad). She has published her work in several health related journals and presented at conferences. Her work has received several awards for original research and clinical innovation.

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Research is a fundamental part of midwifery practice. However, not everyone finds it easy to understand the basic principles, and particularly the language of research. This accessible pocket–guide enables student midwives to firstly understand how to search and make sense of research evidence, how to write a research proposal and finally how to undertake a research study.
This handbook specifically focuses on the needs of student midwives and will help increase the knowledge and understanding of midwifery research, and enable students to undertake research with confidence. With case studies, learning objectives, and clear examples throughout, this is an essential purchase for any student beginning research, this guide will enable students to apply research to their own practice.