The Handbook of Midwifery Research

Author:   Mary Steen (University of Chester) ,  Taniya Roberts (University of Chester)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
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9781405195102


Pages:   240
Publication Date:   04 March 2011
Format:   Paperback
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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 handbook enables midwives and 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. The Handbook of Midwifery Research specifically focuses on the needs of midwives and students and helps increase the knowledge and understanding of midwifery research, enabling the reader to undertake research with confidence. With case studies, learning objectives and clear examples throughout, this is an essential purchase for any midwife or student wanting to understand or undertake research. This handbook includes useful tools and techniques to assist midwives and students to keep themselves up-to-date with the best available evidence, enabling them to apply this evidence to their own clinical practice. An essential resource for midwifery students as well as qualified midwives Clear, straightforward, and accessible in style Provides midwives and students with the skills to undertake research with confidence Provides examples throughout to apply research to midwifery practice Includes a glossary of research terms

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Author:   Mary Steen (University of Chester) ,  Taniya Roberts (University of Chester)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:   Wiley-Blackwell
Dimensions:   Width: 14.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.340kg
ISBN:  

9781405195102


ISBN 10:   140519510
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   04 March 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Foreword, ix Soo Downe Preface, xi About the Book, xiii About the authors, xv Acknowledgements, xvii Part I Understanding research Chapter 1 Introduction to midwifery research, 3 Introducing research, 3 Types of research knowledge, 5 Audit and research, 7 Introducing qualitative research, 12 Introducing quantitative research, 22 The importance of evidence-based practice, 32 Summary, 39 Chapter 2 Finding the evidence, 40 Introduction to finding evidence, 40 Literature searching, 41 Literature review, 41 Sources of evidence, 44 Using a search strategy, 47 Structured review, 48 Systematic review, 50 Summary, 52 Chapter 3 Making sense of the evidence, 54 Introduction to critiquing research evidence, 54 Critiquing qualitative research, 55 Critiquing quantitative research, 59 Hierarchy of evidence, 61 Differences between qualitative and quantitative research, 66 Summary, 70 Part II Undertaking research Chapter 4 Data collection techniques, 73 Introduction to data collection, 73 Qualitative data collection techniques, 75 Undertaking a research interview, 83 Quantitative data collection techniques, 90 Questionnaires, 93 Summary, 100 Chapter 5 Ethics and research governance, 102 Introduction, 102 Introducing ethics and research, 103 History of ethics and research, 103 Principles of ethics, 107 Research governance, 110 Ethical issues relating to midwifery research, 112 Gaining ethical approval, 114 Summary, 117 Chapter 6 Data analysis, 119 Introduction to data analysis, 119 Qualitative data analysis, 120 Quantitative data analysis methods, 125 A basic understanding of statistics, 133 Summary, 147 Chapter 7 Research dissemination, 149 Introduction, 149 The dissertation, 149 Research degree – proposals, 153 Writing skills, 156 Getting your work published, 159 Impact of publications, 164 Presenting a conference paper, 165 Useful resources, 166 Becoming a researcher, 167 Summary, 168 Appendix A, 170 Appendix B, 176 Contents vii Appendix C, 177 Appendix D, 193 Glossary, 196 References, 202 Index, 216

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The volume includes accessible examples throughout and a glossary of research terms. (Booknews, 1 June 2011)


This book is clear, concise and well-referenced. (Nursing Standard, 7 March 2012) I found this book instantly likeable. It is easy to locate the required information, the content overall is excellent, and it outweighs its competitors by far. It is reasonably priced, and I most definitely highly recommend it. (The Royal College Of Midwives, 18 January 2012) This practical handbook of midwifery research is clear, concise, informative and very user-friendly ... It is reasonably priced, and I most definitely highly recommend it. (Midwives, 1 November 2011) The volume includes accessible examples throughout and a glossary of research terms. (Booknews, 1 June 2011)


Author Information

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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