Professor Flora Douglas' Supervisions (4)

Social Studies
Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]

Level	Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]
Student	JOSEPHINE HEGER
Status	Current
Part Time	No
Years	2021 - 2025
Project Title	Challenges and Opportunities for Creating More Socially Just Food Systems Following Covid-19
Awarding Institution	Robert Gordon University
Director of Studies	Flora Douglas

PhD Environment and Public Health
Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]

Level	Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]
Student	KWADJO KONADU
Status	Current
Years	2019 - 2024
Project Title	A phenomenological qualitative study on quality of care in Ghana: experiences and perceptions of men-who-have-sex-with-men (MSM) and health professionals on HIV treatment and preventive services.
Awarding Institution	Robert Gordon University
Director of Studies	Paul Swinton
Second Supervisor	Flora Douglas

Nursing
Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]

Level	Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]
Student	Mrs SALLY GALT
Status	Current
Part Time	No
Years	2019 - 2024
Project Title	An exploratory study of the experiences and perspectives of people who required tracheostomy support following a stroke, and those of their kin/friend and professional carers beyond six months survival.
Project Description	A tracheostomy is a form of airway support and is a small tube which is surgically inserted into the front of the neck. People who suffer a stroke and are unable to maintain their airway may require a tracheostomy to be inserted to support their airway and/or breathing. At the point of insertion, it is hoped that it will be a temporary requirement, until the persons condition improves and they don't need it anymore, but that is not always guaranteed. This study aims to explore the experiences and perspectives of people who have required tracheostomy support following a stroke, and those of their kin/friend and professional carers, beyond six months survival. The hopes, goals or aspirations of all participants are expected to highlight reflective or percieved problems or facilitators of recovery within organisational structures or delivery models of care. More specific needs may also be revealed within the findings ultimately determining what matters to them. An inductive qualitative approach will be used to examine the lived experiences and perspectives of the stroke participants along with those who support them through three to six case studies. It is envisaged that the findings of this study will help to inform, aid, tailor and plan future care for a patient group who's needs have not been previously examined.
Awarding Institution	Robert Gordon University
Director of Studies	Flora Douglas
Second Supervisor	Catriona Kennedy

Research - Midwifery
Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]

Level	Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]
Student	Ms Maria Velo Higueras
Status	Current
Part Time	Yes
Years	2020 - 2027
Project Title	A feminist mixed-methods exploration of UK midwives’ attitudes and experiences on freebirth
Project Description	Freebirth is the term used to describe a birth that happens intentionally without the attendance of a qualified health care professional, even when free, universal access to midwifery care is provided by public health care services (Feeley 2019). Most empirical research on freebirth have a qualitative focus, describing women’s experiences and motivations to choose this alternative birth choice, mainly in the United States, Australia, Netherlands, United Kingdom or Sweden. Some of these papers report conflicts, fears and tensions perceived by women in their relationship with their midwives However, there is a lack of research exploring the experience of midwives caring for freebirthing women. This study will explore the attitudes, opinions, feelings and views on freebirth of UK registered midwives currently working in clinical practice.
Awarding Institution	Robert Gordon University
Director of Studies	Flora Douglas
Second Supervisor	Catriona Kennedy