HSDR - 14/04/28

Factors influencing the utilisation of free-standing and alongside midwifery units in England: A Mixed Methods Research Study

Project title: Factors influencing the utilisation of free-standing and alongside midwifery units in England: A Mixed Methods Research Study

Call to action: 14/04 14/04 HS&DR Researcher-led call

Research type: Primary Research

Chief investigator: Dr Denis Walsh

Lead Author: Dr Denis Walsh

Contractor: The University of Nottingham

Cost: £438,570.66

Co-investigators: Dr Jane Wilkinson, Dr Miranda Scanlon, Dr Simon Bishop, Emeritus Professor Lorraine Culley, Mrs Lynne Pacanowski, Ms Sonia Byers, Professor Christine McCourt, Professor Helen Spiby, Professor James Thornton.

Started: December 2015 | Status: Published March 2020

This study found that the number and utilisation of midwifery units has increased since 2011; however, significant obstacles remain to midwifery units, especially 'free-standing' units, reaching their full potential.

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