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Dr Sonya MacVicar's Outputs (15)

Interprofessional learning across Advanced Clinical Practice Pathway (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McPhillips, H., & MacVicar, S. (2023, June). Interprofessional learning across Advanced Clinical Practice Pathway. Poster presented at The Association of Advanced Practice Educators UK (AAPE UK) National conference: The Evolving Role of Education in Advancing Practice, Online

Introduction:
Interprofessional learning (IPL) is defined as enabling “two or more professions to learn with, from and about each other to improve collaborative practice and quality of care” (1) . IPL offers a variety of benefits to students includ... Read More about Interprofessional learning across Advanced Clinical Practice Pathway.

Neonatal nursing in Vietnam: evaluation & sustainability of an education model (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MacVicar, S. (2023, May). Neonatal nursing in Vietnam: evaluation & sustainability of an education model. Presented at U!REKA Connects 2023, Amsterdam

Education programme to support knowledge and skills development for local neonatal nurse workforce on neuroprotective strategies for preterm infants, supporting breastfeeding and maternal attachment through introduction of kangaroo mother care (KMC).... Read More about Neonatal nursing in Vietnam: evaluation & sustainability of an education model.

Attitudes of healthcare professional towards substance use disorders in maternity setting (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MacVicar, S. (2019, June). Attitudes of healthcare professional towards substance use disorders in maternity setting. Poster presented at Learning, Teaching and Research conference, Edinburgh Napier University

Behaviour scale systematic mixed methods review : Attitudes of healthcare professional towards substance use disorders in maternity and neonatal setting.

HCP attitudes (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MacVicar, S. (2019, May). HCP attitudes. Poster presented at 2nd National NMAHP Conference: Beyond Boundaries - Inspiring Change, Edinburgh

Intervention supporting breastfeeding for the substance exposed mother and baby (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MacVicar, S. (2018, December). Intervention supporting breastfeeding for the substance exposed mother and baby. Paper presented at NHS Lothian NMAHPPS Research Conference, Edinburgh, UK

Background: the promotion and protection of breastfeeding is a priority global health objective as it is well-evidenced that it confers significant health, social and economic advantages. Breastfeeding has also been forwarded as a means of alleviatin... Read More about Intervention supporting breastfeeding for the substance exposed mother and baby.

Development and feasibility of clinical intervention to support breastfeeding in substance dependency (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MacVicar, S. (2017, February). Development and feasibility of clinical intervention to support breastfeeding in substance dependency. Paper presented at Edinburgh Napier University Learning, Teaching and Research conference, Edinburgh, UK

The promotion and support of breastfeeding for the substance dependent mother and baby is internationally recommended but in practice it is not without its challenges or challengers. This study developed and tested an intervention to support breastfe... Read More about Development and feasibility of clinical intervention to support breastfeeding in substance dependency.

Supporting Breastfeeding Establishment among Socially Disadvantaged Women: A Meta-Synthesis (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MacVicar, S. (2015, December). Supporting Breastfeeding Establishment among Socially Disadvantaged Women: A Meta-Synthesis. Poster presented at Robert Gordon University doctoral student conference, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK

'Supporting Breastfeeding Establishment among Socially Disadvantaged Women: A Meta-Synthesis'. Poster presentation of a journal article based on doctoral findings.

Intervention supporting breastfeeding in substance use disorders (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MacVicar, S. (2014, December). Intervention supporting breastfeeding in substance use disorders. Presented at Scottish National Neonatal Group annual conference, University of West of Scotland, Paisley

Oral presentation of Intervention supporting breastfeeding for infants at risk of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. Implications for practice and policy. Review of clinical guidelines.

IBriS project (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MacVicar, S. (2014, December). IBriS project. Presented at Doctoral Midwifery Research Society, University of West Scotland, Ayr

IBRIS project- oral presentation of intervention supporting women with substance use disorder in pregnancy. Doctoral study of development and evaluation of a behavioural change intervention to support women and neonates exposed to substance use dis... Read More about IBriS project.

The effectiveness and maternal satisfaction of interventions supporting the establishment of breastfeeding for women from disadvantaged groups: A comprehensive systematic review (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MacVicar, S. (2013, December). The effectiveness and maternal satisfaction of interventions supporting the establishment of breastfeeding for women from disadvantaged groups: A comprehensive systematic review. Poster presented at Robert Gordon University doctoral student conference, Aberdeen, Scotland

Poster presentation.

The influence of a single antenatal relaxation class (ARC) on perinatal psychological wellbeing and childbirth experience: an observational study
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tabib, M., Humphrey, T., Hollins-Martin, C., Forbes-McKay, K., & MacVicar, S. (2023, November). The influence of a single antenatal relaxation class (ARC) on perinatal psychological wellbeing and childbirth experience: an observational study. Presented at 2023 Lothian health and care professions research conference: achieving impactful healthcare research through clinical academic collaborations, Edinburgh, UK

A different way of being
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tabib, M., Humphrey, T., Forbes-McKay, K., Hollins-Martin, C., & MacVicar, S. (2022, November). A different way of being. Presented at 2022 Scotland maternity and midwifery festival, Edinburgh, UK

This presentation gives an overview of the findings from the author's PhD project, which aimed to explore the impact of an antenatal relaxation class on maternal psychological wellbeing and childbirth.

A different way of being: the influence of a single antenatal relaxation class (ARC) on maternal psychological wellbeing and childbirth experiences: an exploratory sequential mix-method study
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tabib, M., Humphrey, T., Forbes-McKay, K., Hollins-Martin, C., & MacVicar, S. (2022, September). A different way of being: the influence of a single antenatal relaxation class (ARC) on maternal psychological wellbeing and childbirth experiences: an exploratory sequential mix-method study. Poster presented at 21st International normal labour and birth research conference, Aarhus, Denmark

This poster describes a study that aimed to evaluate the impact of an antenatal relaxation class on the psychology and wellbeing of pregnant women during childbirth.

Measuring birth satisfaction in Vietnam
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MacVicar, S., Jordan, A., Vu, H., Ngoc Tran, H., Greig, Y., Thi Tuyet Nguyen, H., Norris, G., Martin, C. R., & Hollins Martin, C. (2024, September). Measuring birth satisfaction in Vietnam. Poster presented at Global Women’s Health Research Society (GLOW) 2024 - Rising to the challenge: women and newborn health in the context of global crises, Edinburgh