The University of Sheffield
The School of Nursing and Midwifery

Current and recently completed MPhil/PhD research studies

Current MPhil studies

Title of study Supervisor/s
Life story work and older people with dementia Dr A Clarke/ Dr J Repper
An examination of the effectiveness of Military Training & Rehabilitation Unit in returning personnel to duty Dr J Repper
Filling the gaps: providing assertive community treatment (IACT) services in rural Lincolnshire Dr J Repper
User language and perception: investigations and analysis of the self and external influences in diagnosis of mental illness and construction of recovery models Dr J Repper/ Prof G Grant
An exploration of the views and experiences of psychiatric nurses and clients about the application of psychological interventions on acute inpatients psychiatric wards Dr P Ramcharan/ Dr T Thorne
The process of detaining patients under Section 5(4) of the 1983 Mental Health Act Dr P Ramcharan
Assertive community treatment in mental health Prof C Brooker
Counselling and its potential to clarify the concept of person centredness, inspire skill development and positive practice in learning disabilities Prof G Grant
A non-equivalent control group after only quasi-experimental study exploring the effect of different systems of care on patient outcomes following a major surgical procedure. Prof G Marsh
An exploration of the knowledge and views of "renegade" midwives concerning ? Pregnancy Prof M Kirkham
Forum Theatre in Midwifery Education. Prof M Kirkham
How can midwives be enabled to help women through childbirth? Prof M Kirkham
Recurrent early pregnancy loss Prof M Kirkham
To examine practising family planning nurses' knowledge levels with regard to genital chlamydia infection. Prof M Kirkham
An evaluation of "Making a Difference" 3-year undergraduate nursing and midwifery programme Prof M Nolan
Food and its influence on pain perception Prof M Nolan
Person centred dementia care: is this a desirable concept? Prof M Nolan
To consider the effects of academic based vocational education courses in health and social care on client care or outcomes Prof M Nolan/ Dr S Davies
Psychosocial needs of patients with malignant melanoma Prof S Payne
The use of support groups with those bereaved by suicide. Prof S Payne

Current PhD studies

Title of study Supervisor/s
The Child's perspective on family centred care Dr P Curtis & Julia Twigg
Case study approach to investigate the nature of advocacy projects that work with older prople, comparisons will be made with other client groups. Dr P M Ramcharan
Promoting health and emotional resilience amongst travellers and gypsies Dr P Ramcharan and Richard Jenkins (Sociology)
Evaluation of impact of self care training amongst children with learning disabilities (Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Dr P Ramcharan, Carol Saul, ScHARR (Advisor), Carolyn Murray, ScHARR
A qualitative longitudinal investigation into the dynamics of care giving and receiving (formal and informal) relationships Dr S Davies
Nursing practices in relation to the treatment of patients with acute myocardial infarction Dr S Read / Dr Chris Newman, Cardiology, NGH
To examine, explore and compare alternative organisational practice development strategies, systems & processes Prof K Gerrish
Multidisciplinary practices and attitudes towards the sexuality and sexual activities of mentally disordered offenders within secure settings: An empirical study. Prof G Grant
Listening to and hearing the voices of older people: strategies and methods for effective consultation. Prof G Grant
Implementing and testing collaborative care plans for patients experiencing abdominal hysterectomy Prof G W Marsh & Jean Peters, ScHARR
A cross cultural feminist analysis of birthing in UK of muslim women from Pakistan. Prof M Kirkham
An analysis of possible changes in the relationship between women and their midwives when information is made available and choice is facilitated. Prof M Kirkham
An analysis of the practice of supervision for midwife teachers and their attitudes and needs regarding supervision. Prof M Kirkham
An ethnographic exploration of the discourses between midwives and maternity care clients in relation to breastfeeding. Prof M Kirkham
An examination of the assessment and management of chlamydia infections in a female family planning clinic population and exploration of the consequences of infection. Prof M Kirkham
Can the attitude of the midwife towards breast feeding greatly influence the success or failure rate of those women wishing to breast feed their infant. Prof M Kirkham
Discourses on the Female pelvis during birth (Historical Perspective) Prof M Kirkham
Midwifery: birth experiences of Pakistani women. Prof M Kirkham
The implementation of clinical supervision in a midwifery setting: an action research study. Prof M Kirkham
To study women who are survivors of sexual abuse in childhood and examine their experience of childbearing and rearing with particular reference to their contatc with maternity and other related health services Prof M Kirkham
Action research project to develop and evaluate a nurse led unit for the successful transition of clients into continuing care settings. Prof M Nolan
Advancing gerontological education in nursing. Prof M Nolan
Preparation for family caring: Stroke as in paradigm case. Prof M Nolan

Recently completed PhD's

Title of study Supervisor/s
Social relationships and quality of life experiences of people with a learning disability. Prof G Grant/ Dr P Ramcharan
A study of women's experience of home birth in Lothian. Prof M Kirkham
Relatives' experiences of nursing home entry: meanings, practice and discourse. Prof M Nolan
Research in nurse education: the problems and opportunities of adopting "the scientific method". Prof M Nolan