Showing 311 projects for 'social work'
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Research data management
At ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ, we are committed to making our research data widely available and are always looking for ways to improve its accessibility.
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Using a birth ball to reduce pain perception in the latent phase of labour; a randomised controlled trial
Confidence in labour is associated with less anxiety, a lower perception of pain and less obstetric intervention. Using a birth ball to assume upright positions and remain mobile in the latent phase of labour in hospital is associated with less pain and anxiety. However, no research had examined the effect of using birth balls at home in the latent phase on pain perception, latent phase hospital admission or obstetric intervention.
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My Birthplace: a computerised decision making tool to support women, their partners and midwives to make a decision about place of birth
Women have the right to choose where they plan to give birth, but there is evidence that many women are not getting the information that they need to... -
Addressing quality of care and equity of services available at birthing centres to improve maternal and neonatal health in western Nepal
This study evaluated the effects of an intervention consisting of supporting birthing centres and community-based health promotion programme on... -
Dominique Mylod - PGR and Lecturer in Midwifery
I believe midwifery-led research powers improvements in care and outcomes when it is grounded in families’ lives, experiences and concerns, rather... -
The ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ Research Photography Competition
Can you tell a story of your research through photography?
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Using deep breathing to lower blood pressure in pregnant women
Researchers are investigating the feasibility of using slow and deep breathing as an alternative treatment method for high blood pressure during pregnancy.
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Facilitating efficient wayfinding in complex human environments
The Wayfinding Research Centre (WRC) at ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ conducts laboratory-based research, strongly informed by theory, to conceptualise the processes underlying human navigation.Â
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Pier preservation
¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ's Dr Anya Chapman is raising awareness of the importance of piers and how they can help regenerate seaside communities, successfully securing much-needed government funding to ensure their sustainable future.
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The Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers
The UK Research Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers aims to make Universities and other employers of researchers provide a supportive employment structure and offer career development opportunities.Â