Redefining Care after Miscarriage: A Comprehensive Evaluation of Patient Experiences and Service Delivery Models
- 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2025
- Project No: 713
- Funding round: FR 9
PI Title: Corneliu Bolbocean
Lead member: Oxford
"Miscarriage, or the loss of a pregnancy, is a painful event that affects over 30% of women and couples. This project aims to take a closer look at how miscarriage impacts individuals both mentally and physically, as well as its broader social and economic effects. We also want to understand how healthcare services currently respond to miscarriage, and if there are areas where care can be improved. We also focus on the evaluation of a novel graded model for miscarriage.
To achieve this, we are doing three main work-streams:
Understanding Personal Experiences: We will be surveying women and couples to learn about their experiences after a miscarriage. This includes their emotional well-being, how it affected their work and daily life, and any additional costs they might have faced.
Examining Healthcare Services: We want to know how healthcare providers are currently helping those who have experienced a miscarriage. Are there unmet needs? What do they think about the new graded model? Are there challenges in providing the right care? To find out, we'll be surveying healthcare professionals across the UK.
Evaluating New Approaches: We are assessing a new model of care that could help women after just one or two miscarriages implemented at the University of Birmingham. Currently, more extensive support is often provided after three or more miscarriages. We want to see if this new approach is effective and if it offers good value for the healthcare system.
Our aim is to provide evidence that will help improve the care for women and couples who experienced miscarriage. This project will inform better decisions and practices in the UK healthcare system, ensuring that women and couples receive the best possible care."
Award amount: £28,630