Implementation science in maternity care: a scoping review

A Dadich, A Piper, D Coates - Implementation Science, 2021 - Springer
Background Despite wide recognition that clinical care should be informed by the best
available evidence, this does not always occur. Despite a myriad of theories, models and …

[HTML][HTML] A systematic review of providers' experiences of facilitating group antenatal care

J Lazar, L Boned-Rico, EK Olander… - Reproductive …, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Group antenatal care is a rapidly expanding alternative antenatal care delivery
model. Research has shown it to be a safe and effective care model for women, but less is …

[HTML][HTML] Antenatal care for Somali-born women in Sweden: Perspectives from mothers, fathers and midwives

M Ahrne, E Schytt, E Andersson, R Small, A Adan… - Midwifery, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract Objective To explore Somali-born parents' experiences of antenatal care in
Sweden, antenatal care midwives' experiences of caring for Somali-born parents, and their …

[HTML][HTML] The challenges and opportunities for implementing group antenatal care ('Pregnancy Circles') as part of standard NHS maternity care: A co-designed …

O Wiseman, L Emmett, G Hickford, M Knight, J Lazar… - Midwifery, 2022 - Elsevier
Objective To identify the challenges and opportunities for rolling out a bespoke model of
group antenatal care called Pregnancy Circles (PC) within the National Health Service: what …

Exploring the value and acceptability of an antenatal and postnatal midwifery continuity of care model to women and midwives, using the Quality Maternal Newborn …

A Cummins, K Griew, C Devonport, W Ebbett, C Catling… - Women and Birth, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Having a known midwife throughout pregnancy, birth and the early parenting
period improves outcomes for mothers and babies. In Australia, midwifery continuity of care …

Beyond implementation: sustaining group prenatal care and group well‐child care

G Novick, JA Womack, LS Sadler - Journal of Midwifery & …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction Group prenatal care and group well‐child care (collectively called group care)
provide health care in groups. Group care is being introduced in many settings, and the …

Group antenatal care (gANC) for Somali-speaking women in Sweden–a process evaluation

M Ahrne, U Byrskog, B Essén, E Andersson… - BMC Pregnancy and …, 2022 - Springer
Background Language supported group antenatal care (gANC) for Somali-born women was
implemented in a Swedish public ANC clinic. The women were offered seven 60-min …

Group antenatal care: findings from a pilot randomised controlled trial of REACH Pregnancy Circles

M Sawtell, M Wiggins, O Wiseman, A Mehay… - Pilot and Feasibility …, 2023 - Springer
Background Antenatal care has the potential to impact positively on maternal and child
outcomes, but traditional models of care in the UK have been shown to have limitations and …

Group antenatal care (Pregnancy Circles) for diverse and disadvantaged women: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial with integral process and economic …

M Wiggins, M Sawtell, O Wiseman, C McCourt… - BMC Health Services …, 2020 - Springer
Background Group antenatal care has been successfully implemented around the world
with suggestions of improved outcomes, including for disadvantaged groups, but it has not …

[HTML][HTML] Involving women with limited English proficiency in group antenatal care: findings from the integrated process evaluation of the Pregnancy Circles pilot trial

O Wiseman, C McCourt, A Mehay, G da Motta… - Midwifery, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Problem In the United Kingdom, poor experiences and outcomes of antenatal care
among women with limited English proficiency (LEP) are widely documented. Background …