Book description
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
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.
