Reflections On Midwifery-Led Research By Research Midwives : A Unique Insight.

Abstract

The research team at South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) worked with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) on the ASPIRE COVID-19 study. We conducted 55 stakeholder interviews to gain insight into the trust’s response to the pandemic. Working on the project presented many opportunities and challenges for us including qualitative interviewing, using digital technology and engaging representative populations. ASPIRE COVID-19 gave us a unique opportunity to be part of a rare qualitative, midwifery-led research project which we fully embraced. We hope that this is the start of a new era of research which encourages midwife-led projects and qualitative studies.