MMRC 2023 Research Symposium Day 5 - Emma Ruby, Sofia Al Balkhi, Joanne Rack, May 12, 2023

Watch Joanne Rack, Sofia Al Balkhi, and Emma Ruby present a student research showcase on “Developing Canadian Research Priorities and Capacity - Describing the Landscape: A Preliminary Data Analysis From A Scoping Review” at the MMRC 2023 Midwifery Research Symposium on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Project Description: A scoping review approach was used to inform our understanding of the state of midwifery research in Canada. The scoping review utilized the Lancet et al. framework for quality maternal and newborn care to guide the categorization of the data. Strengths and gaps in research with respect to midwifery in Canada have been identified by the review. The findings yield important insights into midwifery focused research in Canada and areas of inquiry yet to be explored.
Emma Ruby is a first year medical student at the University of Ottawa who has been working with the McMaster Midwifery Research Centre as a research assistant for the past year. Prior to starting medical school, she had completed an Honours thesis project under the supervision of Dr. Beth Murray-Davis, which allowed her to explore clinical health research in the field of non-communicable diseases in pregnancy.
Joanne Rack is a practicing midwife, research assistant at the McMaster Midwifery Research Centre, and PhD candidate at Bournemouth University. Her current research interests include understanding strengths and gaps in Canadian midwifery research, risk communication in pregnant people of advanced age; gender inclusive language in sexual and reproductive health; prevention, management and prevention of PPH.
Sofia Al Balkhi is a practicing midwife with the Community Midwives of Hamilton. She is currently a graduate student in the Midwifery Education Program. Sofia has previously worked at the Offord Centre for Child Studies as a research assistant and coordinator for over 6 years. She will combine her previous experience working in the field of mental health with her midwifery clinical experience. Her research interests include working with Arabic-speaking clients and determining mental health outcomes for clients in midwifery care. Email: [e-mail]