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Women's experiences of maternity care in the United Kingdom during the COVID-19 pandemic: A follow-up systematic review and qualitative evidence synthesis (2024)
Journal Article
Dasgupta, T., Horgan, G., Peterson, L., Mistry, H. D., Balls, E., Wilson, M., …Magee, L. A. (2024). Women's experiences of maternity care in the United Kingdom during the COVID-19 pandemic: A follow-up systematic review and qualitative evidence synthesis. Women and Birth, 37(3), Article 101588. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2024.02.004

Background: Maternity care services in the United Kingdom have undergone drastic changes due to pandemic-related restrictions. Prior research has shown maternity care during the pandemic was negatively experienced by women and led to poor physical an... Read More about Women's experiences of maternity care in the United Kingdom during the COVID-19 pandemic: A follow-up systematic review and qualitative evidence synthesis.

Examining the content and moderators of women's fears for giving birth: A meta-synthesis (2018)
Journal Article
Sheen, K., & Slade, P. (2018). Examining the content and moderators of women's fears for giving birth: A meta-synthesis. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 27(13-14), 2523-2535. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.14219

Aims and objectives: This meta-synthesis aimed to identify key elements contributing to FOC derived from women's own reports. Background: Fear of childbirth (FOC) encompasses fear or anxiety about giving birth, which can resemble a phobic response. F... Read More about Examining the content and moderators of women's fears for giving birth: A meta-synthesis.

The impact of emotional intelligence in health care professionals on caring behaviour towards patients in clinical and long-term care settings: Findings from an integrative review (2018)
Journal Article
Nightingale, S., Spiby, H., Sheen, K., & Slade, P. (2018). The impact of emotional intelligence in health care professionals on caring behaviour towards patients in clinical and long-term care settings: Findings from an integrative review. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 80, 106-117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2018.01.006

Background: Over recent years there has been criticism within the United Kingdom's health service regarding a lack of care and compassion, resulting in adverse outcomes for patients. The impact of emotional intelligence in staff on patient health car... Read More about The impact of emotional intelligence in health care professionals on caring behaviour towards patients in clinical and long-term care settings: Findings from an integrative review.