July 13, 2020 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, CD/BDT(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, CLE
Being able to read and understand research papers is a skill that will serve perinatal professionals well time and time again. It can be intimidating but once you dive in, you may find it is not as difficult as you once thought. The more frequently you give it a go, the easier it becomes. We have covered this topic before in several blog posts and an amazing series here on Connecting the Dots. Today I highlight those resources along with some new ones that have been useful to me.
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December 23, 2013 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Lamaze International and Science & Sensibility are all about supporting and promoting evidence based practice and evidence based health care. Here at Science & Sensibility, our mission is to help both professionals and consumers understand research and to encourage readers to view studies
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July 01, 2013 | by: Andrea D. Lythgoe, LCCE
In this third series on Understanding Research, we will take a basic look at methodologies that are used in research. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches will be explored, with discussion on the reasons different approaches might be used and the strengths and weaknesses of each. Hopefully t
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June 24, 2013 | by: Andrea D. Lythgoe, LCCE
I am delighted to welcome regular contributor, Andrea Lythgoe back to Science & Sensibility. In this third series on Understanding Research, we will take a basic look at methodologies that are used in research. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches will be explored, with discussion
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July 31, 2012 | by: Walker Karraa, PhD
This is part one of a two part series on the support needs of women who experience postpartum psychosis, and their partners and is written by regular contributor Walker Karraa. Part two will run next week. - SMSupport Needs of Mothers Who Experience Postpartum Psychosis and Their Partners (Dou
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