16.10 Research Focus – True engagement of women and families to improve care, and address health inequalities
The Maternity & Midwifery HourShow Notes
This week we are looking at research and some of the exciting midwifery focused research projects in progress.
This includes the NIHR-funded Research for Equitable Antenatal Care and Health (REACH) Pregnancy Circles Randomised Controlled Trial, which is seeking to improve access to antenatal care and enhance women’s experiences and value of care in areas of high deprivation and high ethnic diversity.
The PROMISE study is a project addressing the major disparities in outcomes for black and brown women, by increasing their involvement in health and maternity based research.
We are joined by Dr Georgia Clancy, Lead Researcher on the Promise Study, and Professor Christine McCourt, Lead on the REACH Study.
Hosted by: Sue Macdonald, Midwifery Expert; Host and Curator, Maternity and Midwifery Festivals/Midwifery Hour, Editor, Mayes Midwifery Contribution from: Dr Georgia Clancy, Research Fellow, the PROMISE Study, University of Nottingham Prof Christine McCourt, Professor of Maternal and Child Health, City St George’s, University of London; REACH Study Lead
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