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Dr Christine Furber's Outputs (64)

Framework analysis: a method for analysing qualitative data (2013)
Journal Article
Furber, C. (2013). Framework analysis: a method for analysing qualitative data. African journal of midwifery and women's health, 4(2), 97-100. https://doi.org/10.12968/ajmw.2010.4.2.47612

Framework analysis is now an established method of data analysis used by many qualitative researchers. The method was developed by specialist researchers exploring important aspects of society in order to influence social policy in the UK. The method... Read More about Framework analysis: a method for analysing qualitative data.

Using Framework Analysis in nursing research: a worked example (2013)
Journal Article
Ward, D. J., Furber, C., Tierney, S., & Swallow, V. (2013). Using Framework Analysis in nursing research: a worked example. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 69(11), 2423-2431. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.12127

Aims
To demonstrate Framework Analysis using a worked example and to illustrate how criticisms of qualitative data analysis including issues of clarity and transparency can be addressed.

Background
Critics of the analysis of qualitative data som... Read More about Using Framework Analysis in nursing research: a worked example.

Antenatal interventions for reducing weight in obese women for improving pregnancy outcome (2013)
Journal Article
Furber, C. M., McGowan, L., Bower, P., Kontopantelis, E., Quenby, S., & Lavender, T. (2013). Antenatal interventions for reducing weight in obese women for improving pregnancy outcome. Cochrane Library, https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.cd009334.pub2

Background
Being obese and pregnant is associated with substantial risks for the mother and her child. Current weight management guidance for obese pregnant women is limited. The latest recommendations suggest that obese pregnant women should gain b... Read More about Antenatal interventions for reducing weight in obese women for improving pregnancy outcome.

Social-cultural practices and beliefs influencing maternal mortality (2013)
Journal Article
Mboho, M., Furber, C., & Waterman, H. (2013). Social-cultural practices and beliefs influencing maternal mortality. African journal of midwifery and women's health, 7(1), 26-31. https://doi.org/10.12968/ajmw.2013.7.1.26

This study aimed to explore how sociocultural practices and beliefs may influence maternal mortality in Nigeria by examining the cultural practices and popular traditional beliefs of the Ibibio and Annang ethnic groups of Akwa Ibom state. The researc... Read More about Social-cultural practices and beliefs influencing maternal mortality.

Effect on skin hydration of using baby wipes to clean the napkin area of newborn babies: Assessor-blinded randomised controlled equivalence trial (2012)
Journal Article
Lavender, T., Furber, C., Campbell, M., Victor, S., Roberts, I., Bedwell, C., & Cork, M. J. (2012). Effect on skin hydration of using baby wipes to clean the napkin area of newborn babies: Assessor-blinded randomised controlled equivalence trial. BMC Pediatrics, 12, Article 59. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2431-12-59

Background: Some national guidelines recommend the use of water alone for napkin cleansing. Yet, there is a readiness, amongst many parents, to use baby wipes. Evidence from randomised controlled trials, of the effect of baby wipes on newborn skin in... Read More about Effect on skin hydration of using baby wipes to clean the napkin area of newborn babies: Assessor-blinded randomised controlled equivalence trial.

Treading the tightrope between motherhood and an eating disorder: A qualitative study (2011)
Journal Article
Tierney, S., Fox, J., Butterfield, C., Stringer, E., & Furber, C. (2011). Treading the tightrope between motherhood and an eating disorder: A qualitative study. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 48(10), 1223-1233. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2010.11.007

Background
Pregnancy is a life event that involves a change in appearance, during which the eating behaviour and body of childbearing women is scrutinised by others. The impact this has on the thoughts and behaviours of individuals who have or have... Read More about Treading the tightrope between motherhood and an eating disorder: A qualitative study.

A qualitative study of the experiences of women who are obese and pregnant in the UK (2011)
Journal Article
Furber, C. M., & McGowan, L. (2011). A qualitative study of the experiences of women who are obese and pregnant in the UK. Midwifery, 27(4), 437-444. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2010.04.001

Objective
to explore the experiences related to obesity in women with a body mass index (BMI)>35 kg/m2 during the childbearing process.

Design
a qualitative design was used. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and field notes. W... Read More about A qualitative study of the experiences of women who are obese and pregnant in the UK.

Baby skin care research programme: assessor-blinded randomised controlled trial comparing impregnated cleansing wipes with water in infants (2011)
Journal Article
Lavender, T., Furber, C., Cork, M., Campbell, M., & Victor, S. (2011). Baby skin care research programme: assessor-blinded randomised controlled trial comparing impregnated cleansing wipes with water in infants. Archives of Disease in Childhood. Fetal and Neonatal Edition, 96(Supplement 1), Fa43-Fa43. https://doi.org/10.1136/archdischild.2011.300164.91

Background The use of baby wipes is common for cleansing of babies' skin. However, with the use of wipes come differing, and often conflicting perceptions, due to an absence of published research tackling the safety and efficacy of disposable baby wi... Read More about Baby skin care research programme: assessor-blinded randomised controlled trial comparing impregnated cleansing wipes with water in infants.

Difficulties in recruiting pregnant women with eating or weight issues. (2010)
Journal Article
Tierney, S., Butterfield, C., Stringer, E., Fox, J., McGowan, L., & Furber, C. (2010). Difficulties in recruiting pregnant women with eating or weight issues. British Journal of Midwifery, 18(11), 717-723. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2010.18.11.79559

During pregnancy, the eating behaviour and body of childbearing women can become open to public scrutiny. It is important to gather the views of those who are pregnant and have an eating/weight issue to ensure that maternity services meet their needs... Read More about Difficulties in recruiting pregnant women with eating or weight issues..

The medicalising of obesity during pregnancy: forgetting the woman inside (2010)
Presentation / Conference
Furber, C., & Mcgowan, L. (2010, November). The medicalising of obesity during pregnancy: forgetting the woman inside. Paper presented at British Maternal and Fetal Medicine Society's 12th Annual Conference, Liverpool

Background: Maternal obesity is a risk factor of major concern to the UK maternity services in relation to the health outcomes of the mother and her baby. Maternity services have responded by managing care based on identifying potential adverse facto... Read More about The medicalising of obesity during pregnancy: forgetting the woman inside.

The power of language: a secondary analysis of a qualitative study exploring English midwives’ support of mother's baby-feeding practice (2010)
Journal Article
Furber, C. M., & Thomson, A. M. (2010). The power of language: a secondary analysis of a qualitative study exploring English midwives’ support of mother's baby-feeding practice. Midwifery, 26(2), 232-240. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2008.05.003

Objective
to explore the use of language by midwives reporting their experiences of baby-feeding practice.

Design
A qualitative approach incorporating a secondary analysis of data previously collected in a study based on grounded theory principl... Read More about The power of language: a secondary analysis of a qualitative study exploring English midwives’ support of mother's baby-feeding practice.

A qualitative study of mild to moderate psychological distress during pregnancy (2009)
Journal Article
Furber, C. M., Garrod, D., Maloney, E., Lovell, K., & McGowan, L. (2009). A qualitative study of mild to moderate psychological distress during pregnancy. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 46(5), 669-677. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2008.12.003

Background
Psychological distress is common in the antenatal period. In England, psychological distress is classified as mild, moderate or severe but only those who suffer severe psychological distress are referred to the specialist mental health se... Read More about A qualitative study of mild to moderate psychological distress during pregnancy.

The emotions of integrating breastfeeding knowledge into practice for English midwives: A qualitative study (2008)
Journal Article
Furber, C. M., & Thomson, A. M. (2008). The emotions of integrating breastfeeding knowledge into practice for English midwives: A qualitative study. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 45(2), 286-297. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2006.08.017

Background
Breastfeeding prevalence in the United Kingdom is one of the lowest in Europe. The midwife provides feeding support for new mothers but research suggests that midwives’ knowledge of breastfeeding is limited.

Objective
To discover the... Read More about The emotions of integrating breastfeeding knowledge into practice for English midwives: A qualitative study.

Midwives in the UK: An Exploratory Study of Providing Newborn Feeding Support for Postpartum Mothers in the Hospital (2007)
Journal Article
Furber, C. M., & Thomson, A. M. (2007). Midwives in the UK: An Exploratory Study of Providing Newborn Feeding Support for Postpartum Mothers in the Hospital. Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, 52(2), 142-147. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmwh.2006.10.016

Our objective was to explore English midwives' views and experiences of supporting mothers with feeding their newborn baby. Grounded theory methodology was used. Data were collected using in-depth interviews from 30 midwives in the North of England.... Read More about Midwives in the UK: An Exploratory Study of Providing Newborn Feeding Support for Postpartum Mothers in the Hospital.

‘Breaking the rules’ in baby-feeding practice in the UK: deviance and good practice? (2006)
Journal Article
Furber, C. M., & Thomson, A. M. (2006). ‘Breaking the rules’ in baby-feeding practice in the UK: deviance and good practice?. Midwifery, 22(4), 365-376. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2005.12.005

Objective
to discover the views of midwives in relation to baby feeding.

Design and method
qualitative using grounded theory. Data collection used in-depth interviews with 30 midwives who volunteered to participate. Field notes of the interactio... Read More about ‘Breaking the rules’ in baby-feeding practice in the UK: deviance and good practice?.

Interprofessional education in a midwifery curriculum: the learning through the exploration of the professional task project (LEAPT) (2004)
Journal Article

Objective:
to develop interprofessional education for students of midwifery, nursing and medicine. To foster collaborative working and learning between students of midwifery, nursing and medicine.

Design:
a quasi-experimental method to evaluate... Read More about Interprofessional education in a midwifery curriculum: the learning through the exploration of the professional task project (LEAPT).

Promoting interdisciplinarity through educational initiative: a qualitative evaluation (2003)
Journal Article
Wakefield, A., Furber, C., Boggis, C., Sutton, A., & Cooke, S. (2003). Promoting interdisciplinarity through educational initiative: a qualitative evaluation. Nurse Education in Practice, 3(4), 195-203. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1471-5953%2802%2900119-1

This paper describes a multi-professional teaching innovation that took place at The University of Manchester during October 2001. Ideas for the project were first established in December 2000 when a multi-professional team of educationalists began e... Read More about Promoting interdisciplinarity through educational initiative: a qualitative evaluation.