The SuPPORT Project FAQs

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1. Research Project Title

The SuPPORT Project: 

Supporting Parents and Professionals through NeOnatal Resuscitation in Theatre 

 

2. What is the project’s purpose?

This project will explore both parental and anaesthetic team experiences of neonatal resuscitation. Broad theme-generation from parental feedback, alongside qualitative analysis of anaesthetic staff experiences, will be used to develop an evidenced-based understanding of this previously unpublished area. We will utilise gained knowledge alongside multidisciplinary input and co-productive methods, to develop an infographic communication aid and inform national guidance on how to communicate with mothrs and their birth partners during neonatal resuscitation in obstetric theatres. We hope that developed guidance and training will support team members in their professional development.  

 

Our ultimate aim is to provide benefit and reduce psychological distress both for members of the anaesthetic team who communicate with mothers and birthing partners during neonatal resuscitation and the families who experience neonatal resuscitation. 

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3. What type of information was collected to achieve the research project’s objectives?

The questionnaire used open and closed questions to explore past clinical experiences and current practices in communication between anaesthetic staff and parents during neonatal resuscitation in theatre. It also sought to understand current confidence in the area and enquired which educational and training mechanisms will be most effective for service improvement.

 

4. What will happen to the results of the research project?

The results of the research will be published. Participants will not be identified in any report or publication and no individual institution will not be identified in any report or publication. If you wish to be given a copy of any reports resulting from the research, please ask us to put you on our circulation list.

 

16. Who is organising and funding the research?

The project is a partnership involving Dr Esther Godfrey, University Hospital of Wales, Dr Tom Kitchen, University Hospital of Wales, and Dr Nicola Harris, Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend. Grant funded by the Obstetric Association of Anaesthesia (OAA).

 

17. Who has ethically reviewed the project?

The project has been approved by the Health and Care Research Wales and the Research Ethics Committee (REC exempt).

 

18. Contacts for Further Information

Dr Thomas Kitchen, Perioperative Medicine Directorate, Cardiff and Vale UHB, University Hospital of Wales Anaesthetic Department, University of Wales, Cardiff, CF14 4XW. Anaesthetic Consultant with special interest in Obstetric Anaesthesia. KitchenTL@cardiff.ac.uk tel: 02020 743973

 

Dr Esther Godfrey, Department of Anaesthetics, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. CF14 4XW. Specialty Registrar in Anaesthesia.

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Dr Nicola Harris, Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend. Anaesthetic Consultant with special Interest in Obstetric Anaesthesia. DaviesN55@cardiff.ac.uk. tel: 01656 752631 

 

 

Thank you to all parents who gave their invaluable feedback and to all who have participated in this research.