POST-BOX (Workpackage 1)
Research type
Research Study
Full title
POST-BOX: Consensus-building a post-partum haemorrhage kit using citizen science (Workpackage 1)
IRAS ID
274147
Contact name
Carolyn Read
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 6 months, 1 days
Research summary
Post-partum haemorrhage (PPH) is a rare complication where a woman experiences heavy bleeding after the birth of their baby. On maternity units, PPH kits bring together the equipment needed to manage PPH effectively and rapidly. They are an important safety feature of maternity care. Currently, the content, form (e.g. a box or a trolley) and packing of PPH kits varies across trusts. Our research will look at how we can optimise the design of PPH kits to ensure we offer the best care to women experiencing a PPH. In the current study, researchers will undertake observations and interviews with maternity unit staff to understand current practice and to explore the practicalities of uploading photos of PPH kits and their contents to our Thiscovery platform (which is necessary for the following workpackages).
REC name
North West - Haydock Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
20/NW/0248
Date of REC Opinion
15 May 2020
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion