Developing a woman‐centered, inclusive definition of positive childbirth experiences: A discussion paper
Journal Article
Leinweber, J., Fontein‐Kuipers, Y., Karlsdottir, S. I., Ekström‐Bergström, A., Nilsson, C., Stramrood, C., & Thomson, G. (in press)
Developing a woman‐centered, inclusive definition of positive childbirth experiences: A discussion paper. Birth, https://doi.org/10.1111/birt.12666
Introduction: A positive childbirth experience promotes women’s health, both during and beyond the perinatal period. Understanding what constitutes a positive childbirth exper...
Midwifery-led care: A single mixed-methods synthesis
Journal Article
Kuipers, Y., Degraeve, J., Bosmans, V., Thaels, E., & Mestdagh, E. (in press)
Midwifery-led care: A single mixed-methods synthesis. International Journal of Healthcare Management, https://doi.org/10.1080/20479700.2022.2070824
Background: Midwifery Led Care (MLC) has shown to be beneficial for women and for midwives. The implementation of MLC remains challenging.
Objective: To explore the utility ...
Antwerp's 'Black mirror' of midwifery practice and education: forecasting the future
Presentation / Conference
Kuipers, Y., Bleijenbergh, R., & Mestdagh, E. (2022, February)
Antwerp's 'Black mirror' of midwifery practice and education: forecasting the future. Paper presented at CARE4: International Scientific Nursing and Midwifery Conference, Online
Background: Obstetrics and midwifery are changing rapidly due to maternal demographic evolutions, risk-management, policy changes and medical-technological developments. Witho...
A Q-methodology study: MEtoWE project
Presentation / Conference
Kuipers, Y. (2020, March)
A Q-methodology study: MEtoWE project. Poster presented at Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference (THEconf2020), Dublin
Objective: In this study we aimed to reveal midwives’ distinct perspectives about midwifery support of women in their transition process during the continuum from pregnancy to...
The effectiveness of cognitive-behavioural interventions at increasing adherence to physical activity in mental health populations: a systematic review
Journal Article
Snowden, A., Peddie, N., & Westbury, T. (2021)
The effectiveness of cognitive-behavioural interventions at increasing adherence to physical activity in mental health populations: a systematic review. Advances in Mental Health, 19(1), 94-112. https://doi.org/10.1080/18387357.2019.1684829
Objective: There is growing global evidence for stark inequalities in the physical health status and life-expectancy of people with a mental health diagnosis. In most cases, p...
Non-medical prescribing behaviour in midwifery practice: a mixed-methods review
Presentation / Conference
Kuipers, Y. (2019, November)
Non-medical prescribing behaviour in midwifery practice: a mixed-methods review. Poster presented at ESPACOMP Congress, Porto, Portugal
Background: Non-medical prescribing is a new skill in midwifery practice. Information is needed on whether this is an activity that is feasible, appropriate, meaningful and ef...
Health professionals' lack of knowledge of central venous access devices: the impact on patients
Journal Article
Kelly, L. J., Snowden, A., Paterson, R., & Campbell, K. (2019)
Health professionals' lack of knowledge of central venous access devices: the impact on patients. British Journal of Nursing, 28(14), https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2019.28.14.S4
Background
The literature on patient experience of living with a central venous access device (CVAD) is growing, but remains sparse. It suggests that patients accept CVADs as...
Non-medical prescribing behaviour in midwifery practice: a mixed-methods review
Journal Article
Fontein-Kuipers, Y., Brouns, M., Driessen, E., Mestdagh, E., & Van Rompaey, B. (2019)
Non-medical prescribing behaviour in midwifery practice: a mixed-methods review. Evidence Based Midwifery, 17(1), 27-34
Background: Non-medical prescribing is a new skill in midwifery practice. Information is needed on whether this is an activity that is feasible, appropriate, meaningful and ef...
What Is the Impact of Chaplaincy in Primary Care? The GP Perspective
Journal Article
Snowden, A., Gibbon, A., & Grant, R. (2019)
What Is the Impact of Chaplaincy in Primary Care? The GP Perspective. Health and Social Care Chaplaincy, 6(2), 200-214. https://doi.org/10.1558/hscc.34709
People often attend primary care with sub-clinical or non-medical issues such as bereavement, distress, or loneliness. Often what is needed is someone to listen, but GP appoin...
How the Topic 'Transition to Parenthood' Relates to the Learning and Role Expectation of Dutch Student Midwives Who-Are-Mothers
Journal Article
Fontein-Kuipers, Y., Kogels, E., & Kolukirik, G. (2018)
How the Topic 'Transition to Parenthood' Relates to the Learning and Role Expectation of Dutch Student Midwives Who-Are-Mothers. Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 1(1), 1-8
The aim of this qualitative exploratory study, using a constant comparison method, was to explore midwifery students who-are-mothers' perceptions on how the topic 'transition ...