All Outputs (2)

Reducing anti-D Ig errors: involving midwives (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Harkness, M. (2016, October). Reducing anti-D Ig errors: involving midwives. Presented at Royal College of Midwives Annual Conference, Harrogate

Offering and administering anti-D Ig is a key midwifery role, yet midwives are not formally involved in analysing errors or developing recommendations. This work considers anti-D Ig errors from the perspective of midwives, for the first time. The ove... Read More about Reducing anti-D Ig errors: involving midwives.

Midwives' experience of offering anti-D immunoglobulin to women: The importance of choice (2016)
Journal Article
Harkness, M., Freer, Y., & Warner, P. (2016). Midwives' experience of offering anti-D immunoglobulin to women: The importance of choice. British Journal of Midwifery, 24(7), 500-505. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2016.24.7.500

Background Informed decision making around anti-D immunoglobulin (Ig) is important but complex, requiring consideration of individual factors to reach the most appropriate choices for individual women. This research aimed to develop understanding of... Read More about Midwives' experience of offering anti-D immunoglobulin to women: The importance of choice.