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Publication Implementing an interactive and innovative obstetrics and gynaecology teaching session that incorporates mixed reality (MR) for second year medical students(George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, 2025) Sidiq, Sana; Almey, Vicky; George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, Nuneaton; Clinical Simulation and Immersive Technology; Technology Enhanced Learning; Nursing and Midwifery Registered; Sidiq, Sana; Almey, VickyBackground: Medical students are required to develop knowledge and understanding that underpins the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period. Time constraints and varied clinical opportunities may limit students' exposure to specific Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) experiences. Developments in technology, including MR can allow educators to offer experiential learning opportunities for learners that closely mimic the real world (Nuzhat et al, 2014; Atiomo et al, 2024). Summary of work: Session designed to allow second year medical students to follow the journey of a simulated pregnant patient. Service Improvement Project planned for one academic year, involving delivery of session 12 times over 3 separate placement blocks, measuring student achievement of learning objectives, knowledge and confidence, and gathering qualitative feedback. Summary of results: 30 students have participated in the teaching session so far over 8 sessions. A further 16 students will participate in the next 4 sessions. Confidence Likert Scale Measurement - Pre session 29% ofstudents reported ‘agree’ or ‘strongly agree’ for their confidence levels of knowledge and understanding in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods, compared to 100% post session, suggesting a clear improvement in perceived confidence. Knowledge Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) – Pre session MCQ score of 80% reflected a good baseline understanding. Post session MCQ score of 88% demonstrated an improvement. Qualitative feedback – in response to the question ‘What did you enjoy?’, a common theme noted amongst students was interactivity. Conclusion: The O&G interactive teaching session enhanced medical students' knowledge and confidence and helped them achieve their learning outcomes. Additionally, students feedback comments were positive. So far there is support for continuing to deliver the session.Publication The independent pregnancy loss review : care and support when baby loss occurs before 24 weeks gestation(HH Associates Ltd. on behalf of the Controller of His Majesty’s Stationery Office, 2023-07-22) Clark-Coates, Zoe; Collinge, Samantha; The Mariposa Trust; George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust; Midwifery; Nursing and Midwifery Registered; Collinge, SamanthaAn independent report, commissioned by the Department of Health and Social Care, setting out a vision for improving the care and support available to families when baby loss occurs before 24 weeks' gestation.Publication A-EQUIP : pilot to practice through partnership power(All4Maternity, 2018-06-01) Clarke, Louise; Garrett, Deborah; Lees, Susan; Ward, Lin; Waterfall, Michelle; Bailey, Elizabeth; University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust; George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust; Coventry University; South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust; Maternity; Nursing and Midwifery Registered; Garrett, Deborah; Waterfall, MichelleThis article chronicles the journey of the Coventry and Warwickshire A-EQUIP partnership; from undertaking the pilot phase of the new A-EQUIP model, through to a region-wide implementation. Partnership benefits include a 'critical friend' approach as well as shared learning and a wider appreciation of the challenges and successes touching midwives in maternity service delivery across the local patch. This partnership team is optimistic about the future benefits A-EQUIP will bring to midwives, women and babies in their area.Publication Acute shortness of breath and hypoxia in the early post-partum period : a case study(Wiley, 2018-10-11) Godden, Megan; Pilarski, Nicole; Wahab, May; George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton; Obstetrics and Gynaecology; Medical and Dental; Godden, Megan; Pilarski, Nicole; Wahab, MayPoster abstract EP0236 from the XXII FIGO World Congress of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Rio de Janeiro Brazil, 14-19 October 2018.Publication Audit of an aromatherapy service in a maternity unit(Elsevier, 2005-08) Mousley, Susan; George Eliot Hospital; Community Midwives; Nursing and Midwifery Registered; Mousley, SusanThis paper reports the results of the audit of a maternity aromatherapy service at a small Midlands maternity unit. The service was introduced in May 2000 and the principal aims of the audit, conducted in October 2002 were to investigate clinical effectiveness, maternal satisfaction and staff training needs. The service has been shown to be effective in normalising childbirth and increasing satisfaction of mothers in respect of their labour experiences. A concurrent audit of staff demonstrated interest and enthusiasm of the service and identified areas for further development. The service was short listed for the Prince of Wales Foundation for Integrated Health Awards for Good Practice in 2003 and awarded a certificate of achievement.Publication Unexpected consequences of midwifery in the NHS(Medical Education Solutions Limited, 2015-11) Pollock, Jane; George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, Nuneaton; Maternity; Nursing and Midwifery Registered; Pollock, JaneThis article presents information from the Caring for the carers conference held at George Eliot Hospital in July 2015. For many midwives, feelings of stress are an unexpected consequence of rising birth rates, low staffing levels and negative organisational cultures, so our aim was that delegates would take away skills for 'surviving' in maternity services. The conference was the catalyst to a project at George Eliot NHS Trust to improve the wellbeing of staff so that they can develop a positive outlook towards the care which they offer. As part of the project, a toolkit for survival was produced which helps to prompt maternity workers to remember their own wellbeing. This project is continuing to grow and the results will be available next year.Publication Why do pregnant women participate in research? A patient participation investigation using Q-Methodology(Wiley, 2017-04) Meshaka, Riwa; Jeffares, Stephen; Sadrudin, Farah; Huisman, Nicole; Saravanan, Ponnusamy; University of Warwick; University of Birmingham; George Eliot Hospital; Endocrinology & Metabolism; Medical and Dental; Saravanan, PonnusamyBackground: Patient participation in study design is paramount to design studies that are acceptable to patients. Despite an increase in research involving pregnant women, relatively little is known about the motivational factors that govern their decision to be involved in a clinical trial, compared to other patient groups. Objective: To better understand the viewpoints of pregnant women who take part in clinical trials. Method: We chose to use Q-Methodology, a method of exploring the structure of opinions surrounding a topic. We developed a set of 40 statements that encompassed the reasons why pregnant women might want to take part in research and 30 research participants from the PRiDE study (an observational trial investigating the role of micronutrients in gestational diabetes) were asked to rank them in order of agreement. The finished matrices from each participant were compared and analysed to produce capturing viewpoints. Results: About 30 women aged 19-40 involved in the PRiDE study completed the questionnaire. There were two overarching motivators that emerged: a willingness to help medical research and improve our knowledge of medical science, and having a personal connection to the disease, therefore a potential fear of being affected by it. A third, less significant viewpoint, was that of a lack of inconvenience being a motivating factor. Conclusion and discussion: Understanding what motivates pregnant women to decide to take part in a research study is valuable and helps researchers maximize their uptake and retention rates when designing a trial involving pregnant women.Publication Uptake, Engagement and Acceptance, Barriers and Facilitators of a Text Messaging Intervention for Postnatal Care of Mother and Child in India-A Mixed Methods Feasibility Study(MDPI, 2022-07-22) Sampathkumar, Swetha; Sankar, Meenakshi; Ramasamy, Sankar; Sriram, Nivedita; Saravanan, Ponnusamy; Ram, Uma; Warwick Medical School; Buddhi Consulting Ltd., Lower Hutt, New Zealand; Education Review Office, Wellington, New Zealand; UT South Western Medical School, Dallas, USA; Brown University, Providence, USA.; George Eliot Hospital; Seethapathy Clinic and Hospital, Chennai, India.; Academic Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton CV10 7DJ, UK.; Medical and Dental; Ram, UmaThis study aimed to test the feasibility and to identify barriers and facilitators towards adherence of a text messaging intervention for postnatal care in India. Mixed methods research involving both quantitative and qualitative methods were used. A survey questionnaire for feasibility and focus group interviews to identify the barriers and facilitators to the intervention were conducted. The top three reasons for activation of service were: helped the new mother to understand the changes (95%); provided continuation of care (90%) and clarified conflicting information (89%). Over 90% read the messages daily. 80% were happy with the message frequency. About 75% shared the content with others. The main reasons for non-activation were: 30% had technical issues, 15% did not think it would be useful, 17% did not have time to activate and for 5%, husbands made the decision. These findings were triangulated through the qualitative focus groups. The main themes identified via the focus groups were: (1) reliable, current information; (2) issues and themes well aligned with new mothers' needs and priorities; (3) expanded the repertoire of information sources available; and (4) high-quality accessible information. The satisfaction and trust rates were high. This technology may be useful for health information intervention in specific postnatal areas.