Understanding the barriers UK midwives face in leading research: A critical discussion paper

Significant barriers exist for UK midwives to engage in midwife-led research, which must be addressed to enable midwife-led research capacity to be improved and establish a workforce of leading midwifery researchers. Key recommendations have been identified to improve the accessibility of conducting midwife-led research.

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Midwifery
Published
2025-12-05
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2025.104688
Primary Topic
Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
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Understanding the barriers UK midwives face in leading research: A critical discussion paper

Christine Furber, Hannah Talbot
Midwifery
Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
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Understanding the barriers UK midwives face in leading research: A critical discussion paper

Christine Furber, Hannah Talbot
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Abstract

Significant barriers exist for UK midwives to engage in midwife-led research, which must be addressed to enable midwife-led research capacity to be improved and establish a workforce of leading midwifery researchers. Key recommendations have been identified to improve the accessibility of conducting midwife-led research.

MidwiferyVol. 153
Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (GB), University of Salford (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 51%
Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
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