Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Overview
Lecturer in Midwifery
Biography
2009 Mamas & Papas Midwife of the Year Nominee
2009 NIHR studentship Master in Clinical Research programme
2010 British Journal of Midwifery Annual Conference (Invited Speaker)
2011 Iolanthe Midwives Award
2011 East Cheshire NHS Trust Innovation Award Nominee
2012 British Journal of Midwifery/Infant/Danone Innovating for Life Award short-listed entrant
2012 NIHR Doctoral Research Fellowship
2015 British Journal of Midwifery Annual Conference (Invited Speaker)
2015 British Association of Dermatologists Annual Conference Best Oral Presentation
Research interests
Member of Midwifery and Women's Health Research Group
Research Activity: advanced maternal age, baby skincare, obesity.
Research Interests: advanced maternal age, baby skincare, parent education, intrapartum care.
Teaching
Manchester Access Programme Tutor
My collaborations
Advanced Maternal Age Qualitative Study Research Team: Alison Cooke, Dr Tracey Mills and Prof Dame Tina Lavender
Use of Oil in Baby SkincaRE (OBSeRvE) Research Team: Alison Cooke, Dr Suresh Victor, Prof Michael Cork (University of Sheffield) and Prof Dame Tina Lavender
SPIDER Search Strategy Tool: Alison Cooke, Dr Debbie Smith and Andrew Booth (University of Sheffield)
Memberships of committees and professional bodies
Registered Midwife NMC 06B0680E
Member of Royal College of Midwives
Methodological knowledge
Led on idea and development of the SPIDER search strategy tool for qualitative evidence synthesis (Cooke, Smith & Booth, 2012)
Experience of qualitative and quantitative methodologies: systematic review, meta-synthesis, randomised controlled trials, qualitative studies
Qualifications
December 2019 Postgraduate Certificate of Higher Education The University of Manchester
November 2015 Doctor of Philosophy The University of Manchester
September 2010 Master in Clinical Research The University of Manchester
January 2009 Preparation for Mentorship Level 3 The University of Manchester
March 2006 Registered Midwife
March 2006 Bachelor of Midwifery First Class Honours The University of Manchester
Social responsibility
Manchester Access Programme Tutor
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Women's Experiences and Needs in the Use of Digital Technologies for the Management of Gestational Diabetes: An Integrative Systematic Review
Zhao, Q., Cooke, A., Aurizki, G. & Dowding, D., 4 Dec 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Midwifery. 104262.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Women's Needs and Experiences of Using Digital Technologies for Gestational Diabetes: An Integrative Systematic Review
Zhao, Q., Cooke, A., Aurizki, G. & Dowding, D., 24 Jul 2024, Innovation in Applied Nursing Informatics. Strudwick, G., Hardiker, N. R., Rees, G., Cook, R., Cook, R. & Lee, Y. J. (eds.). IOS Press, Vol. 315. p. 775-776 2 p. (Studies in health technology and informatics).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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A global overview of midwives’ working conditions: A rapid review of literature on positive practice environment: A rapid review of literature on positive practice environment
Carvajal, B., Hancock, A., Lewney, K., Hagan, K., Jamieson, S. & Cooke, A., 28 Aug 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Women and Birth.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Experiences of midwives and nurses when implementing abortion policies: A systematic integrative review
Carvajal Gutierrez, B. V. (Lead), White, H., Brooks, J., Thomson, A. & Cooke, A., 1 Aug 2022, In: Midwifery. 111, 103363, 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Contraceptive unmet needs in low and middle-income countries: A systematic review
Chilinda, I., Cooke, A. & Lavender, D. T., 2021, In: African Journal of Reproductive Health. 25, 2, p. 162-170 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Press/Media
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ECZEMA RISK: Using olive oil on babies’ SKIN increases likelihood of condition
20/10/16
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Why you shouldn't use olive oil for massaging your baby: Parents are putting their children at risk of skin complaints such as eczema
19/10/16
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Thesis
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A PILOT STUDY TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY AND ACCEPTABILITY OF ASSESSING THE EFFECT OF TOPICAL OILS ON TERM BABIES' SKIN BARRIER FUNCTION: THE OBSeRvE (Oil in Baby SkincaRE) STUDY
Cooke, A. (Author), Lavender, T. (Supervisor) & Victor, S. (Supervisor), 31 Dec 2015Student thesis: Unknown
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