Methodological insights from a study using video-ethnography to conduct interdisciplinary research in the study of birth unit design
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Leap, Nicky
Fenwick, Jennifer
E Homer, Caroline
Foureur, Maralyn
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Little is known about how the physical design of a birthing unit can influence the experiences of labour and birth for women, their supporters and midwives. We proposed that an interdisciplinary approach (disciplines of midwifery, architecture, design, communication and public health) was likely to be the most effective way to better understand the complexities and interactions of design, behaviour, communication and experiences. In this methodological paper we aim to provide a roadmap that other researchers may find helpful when considering the use of video as a data collection technique, especially in the study of the powerful and intimate setting of childbirth. The paper also outlines our process for engaging both researchers and participants in reviewing video footage with the aim to contribute multiple perspectives to the analysis process.
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International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches
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8
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