Most cited papers from National Childbirth Trust

National Childbirth Trust

What are the most cited papers from National Childbirth Trust?

The most cited paper from National Childbirth Trust is "Pain management for women in labour: an overview of systematic reviews" (Leanne Jones, Mohammad Shafie Othman, Therese Dowswell et al., 2012), with 609 citations. Next come "Has the medicalisation of childbirth gone too far?" (450) and "Involving consumers in research and development agenda setting for the NHS: developing an evidence-based approach" (410).

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Showing 50 of 60 papers. Every paper with more than 21 citations is listed.

Most cited papers, sortable by citations and release date
#	Paper
1	Pain management for women in labour: an overview of systematic reviews Leanne Jones, Mohammad Shafie Othman, Therese Dowswell et al. · Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews ReviewOpen access	9 Mar 2012	609
2	Has the medicalisation of childbirth gone too far? Richard Johanson, Mary Newburn, Alison Macfarlane · BMJ Open access	13 Apr 2002	450
3	Involving consumers in research and development agenda setting for the NHS: developing an evidence-based approach Sandy R. Oliver, Lorna Clarke‐Jones, Rebecca W. Rees et al. · Health Technology Assessment Open access	Apr 2004	410
4	A multidimensional conceptual framework for analysing public involvement in health services research Sandy R. Oliver, Rebecca W. Rees, Lorna Clarke‐Jones et al. · Health Expectations Open access	11 Feb 2008	357
5	The pre-eclampsia community guideline (PRECOG): how to screen for and detect onset of pre-eclampsia in the community Fiona Milne, Chris W.G. Redman, James Johnston Walker et al. · BMJ Open access	10 Mar 2005	335
6	Measures of satisfaction with care during labour and birth: a comparative review Alexandra Sawyer, Susan Ayers, Jane Abbott et al. · BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth Open access	8 May 2013	232
7	Computerised interpretation of fetal heart rate during labour (INFANT): a randomised controlled trial Peter S. Brocklehurst, David J Field, Keith R. Greene et al. · The Lancet Open access	22 Mar 2017	210
8	UK women’s experiences of breastfeeding and additional breastfeeding support: a qualitative study of Baby Café services Rebekah L. Fox, Sarah M. McMullen, Mary Newburn · BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth Open access	6 Jul 2015	156
9	What Information, Advice, and Support Do Women Want With Breastfeeding? Jonathan Graffy, Jane Taylor · Birth	25 Aug 2005	153
10	A systematic mapping review of effective interventions for communicating with, supporting and providing information to parents of preterm infants Jo Brett, Sophie H. Staniszewska, Mary Newburn et al. · BMJ Open Open access	2011	151
11	Parents’ views on care of their very premature babies in neonatal intensive care units: a qualitative study Gillian Russell, Alexandra Sawyer, Heike Rabe et al. · BMC Pediatrics Open access	13 Sep 2014	145
12	Parents’ first moments with their very preterm babies: a qualitative study Leah Arnold, Alexandra Sawyer, Heike Rabe et al. · BMJ Open Open access	2013	142
13	Sustaining quality midwifery care in a pandemic and beyond Mary J. Renfrew, Helen Cheyne, Justine Craig et al. · Midwifery Open access	25 May 2020	134
14	Potential economic impacts from improving breastfeeding rates in the UK Subhash Pokhrel, MARIA A. QUIGLEY, Julia A Fox-Rushby et al. · Archives of Disease in Childhood Open access	4 Dec 2014	123
15	User involvement in the development of a research bid: barriers, enablers and impacts1 Sophie H. Staniszewska, Nicola Jones, Mary Newburn et al. · Health Expectations Open access	22 May 2007	120
16	Deferred cord clamping, cord milking, and immediate cord clamping at preterm birth: a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis Anna Lene Seidler et al. · The Lancet ReviewOpen access	14 Nov 2023	115
17	A systematic review and meta-synthesis of the impact of becoming parents on the couple relationship Amy Delicate, Susan Ayers, Sarah M. McMullen · Midwifery Review	5 Mar 2018	102
18	Short, medium, and long deferral of umbilical cord clamping compared with umbilical cord milking and immediate clamping at preterm birth: a systematic review and network meta-analysis with individual participant data Anna Lene Seidler et al. · The Lancet Review100 authors	14 Nov 2023	94
19	Stressful Nurses Janet Dugan, Elva Lauer, Zola Bouquot et al. · Journal of Nursing Care Quality	Apr 1996	87
20	Meta-review of the barriers and facilitators to women accessing perinatal mental healthcare Rebecca Webb, Nazihah Uddin, Georgina Constantinou et al. · BMJ Open Open access	Jul 2023	86
21	Antenatal education – where next? Mary Nolan · Journal of Advanced Nursing	Jun 1997	76
22	How can health service users contribute to the NHS research and development programme? Sandra R Oliver · BMJ Open access	20 May 1995	76
23	Human rights in childbirth, narratives and restorative justice: a review Amali U. Lokugamage, S.D.C. Pathberiya · Reproductive Health Open access	Feb 2017	73
24	Evaluation of expressive writing for postpartum health: a randomised controlled trial Susan Ayers, Rosalind A. Crawley, Susan Button et al. · Journal of Behavioral Medicine Open access	Oct 2018	70
25	Parents' experiences and satisfaction with care during the birth of their very preterm baby: a qualitative study Alexandra Sawyer, Heike Rabe, Jane Abbott et al. · BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Open access	4 Jan 2013	70
26	The POPPY Study: Developing a Model of Family‐Centred Care for Neonatal Units Sophie H. Staniszewska, Jo Brett, Maggie Redshaw et al. · Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing	14 Jun 2012	69
27	The impact of childbirth-related post-traumatic stress on a couple’s relationship: a systematic review and meta-synthesis Amy Delicate, Susan Ayers, Abigail Easter et al. · Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology Review	10 Nov 2017	63
28	Are our babies off to a healthy start? The state of implementation of the Global strategy for infant and young child feeding in Europe Irena Zakarija‐Grković, Adriano Cattaneo, Maria Enrica Bettinelli et al. · International Breastfeeding Journal Open access	4 Jun 2020	57
29	Asking different questions: research priorities to improve the quality of care for every woman, every child Holly Powell Kennedy, S Yoshida, Anthony M de L Costello et al. · The Lancet Global Health Open access	20 Sep 2016	55
30	Uterotonic drugs to prevent postpartum haemorrhage: a network meta-analysis Ioannis D. Gallos, Helen Marie Williams, Malcolm James Price et al. · Health Technology Assessment Open access	Feb 2019	54
31	The Birthplace in England national prospective cohort study: further analyses to enhance policy and service delivery decision-making for planned place of birth Jennifer Hollowell, Rachel E. Rowe, John Townend et al. · Health Services and Delivery Research Open access	Aug 2015	51
32	The ethical issues regarding consent to clinical trials with pre-term or sick neonates: a systematic review (framework synthesis) of the empirical research Eleanor Wilman, Christopher Megone, Sandy R. Oliver et al. · Trials ReviewOpen access	4 Nov 2015	51
33	Meeting needs of childbearing women and newborn infants through strengthened midwifery Carol Sakala, Mary Newburn · The Lancet	22 Jun 2014	47
34	Towards a social model of childbirth: part two Denis J. Walsh, Mary Newburn · British Journal of Midwifery	Sep 2002	46
35	Limiting antenatal weight gain improves maternal health outcomes in severely obese pregnant women: findings of a pragmatic evaluation of a midwife‐led intervention A. McGiveron, Stephen C. Foster, Jo Pearce et al. · Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics Open access	9 May 2014	46
36	Towards a social model of childbirth: part one Denis J. Walsh, Mary Newburn · British Journal of Midwifery	Aug 2002	45
37	Becoming pregnant: exploring the perspectives of women living with diabetes Frances E. Griffiths, Pam Lowe, Felicity Boardman et al. · British Journal of General Practice Open access	23 Feb 2008	43
38	Goals, dilemmas and assumptions in infant feeding education and support. Applying theory of constraints thinking tools to develop new priorities for action Heather Trickey, Mary Newburn · Maternal and Child Nutrition Open access	19 Jun 2012	42
39	Duration and urgency of transfer in births planned at home and in freestanding midwifery units in England: secondary analysis of the Birthplace national prospective cohort study Rachel E. Rowe, John Townend, Peter S. Brocklehurst et al. · BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth Open access	Dec 2013	41
40	Prevalence of defined ultrasound findings of unknown significance at the second trimester fetal anomaly scan and their association with adverse pregnancy outcomes: the Welsh study of mothers and babies population‐based cohort Lisa S. Hurt, Melissa Wright, Frank Dunstan et al. · Prenatal Diagnosis Open access	17 Oct 2015	39
41	The information needs of first-time pregnant mothers Debbie Singh, Mary Newburn, Nina M. Smith et al. · British Journal of Midwifery	2002	39
42	Births and their outcomes by time, day and year: a retrospective birth cohort data linkage study Alison Macfarlane, Nirupa Dattani, Rod J Gibson et al. · Health Services and Delivery Research Open access	May 2019	37
43	Perinatal and maternal outcomes in planned home and obstetric unit births in women at ‘higher risk’ of complications: secondary analysis of the Birthplace national prospective cohort study Yuanyuan Li, John Townend, Rachel E. Rowe et al. · BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Open access	21 Jan 2015	36
44	Top research priorities for preterm birth: results of a prioritisation partnership between people affected by preterm birth and healthcare professionals Sandy R. Oliver, Seilin Uhm, Lelia Duley et al. · BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth Open access	Dec 2019	34
45	Practice and the Human Sciences: the Case for a Judgment‐Based Practice of Care Mary Nolan · Journal of Advanced Nursing	14 Jul 2005	33
46	Aims, processes and problems of antenatal education as identified by three groups of childbirth teachers Mary Nolan, Carolyn Hicks · Midwifery	Dec 1997	32
47	Achieving sustainable quality in maternity services – using audit of incontinence and dyspareunia to identify shortfalls in meeting standards James Clarkson, Cindy Newton, Debra Bick et al. · BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth Open access	31 Oct 2001	32
48	Antenatal education: failing to educate for parenthood Mary Nolan · British Journal of Midwifery	1997	30
49	Cord pilot trial - immediate versus deferred cord clamping for very preterm birth (before 32 weeks gestation): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial Angela Pushpa‐Rajah, Lucy E. Bradshaw, Jon Dorling et al. · Trials Open access	30 Jun 2014	30
50	Measuring parents' experiences and satisfaction with care during very preterm birth: a questionnaire development study Alexandra Sawyer, Heike Rabe, Jane Abbott et al. · BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Open access	23 Jun 2014	30

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