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Article ; Online: Online survey exploring researcher experiences of research funding processes in the UK: the effort and burden of applying for funding and fulfilling reporting requirements.

Fackrell, Kathryn / Church, Hazel / Crane, Ksenia / Recio-Saucedo, Alejandra / Blatch-Jones, Amanda / Meadmore, Katie

2024 Volume 14, Issue 3, Page(s) e079581

Abstract: Objective: To explore researchers' experiences of funding processes, the effort and burden involved in applying for funding, obtaining funding and/or fulfilling reporting requirements with a UK health and social care research funder.: Design/setting: ...

Abstract	Objective: To explore researchers' experiences of funding processes, the effort and burden involved in applying for funding, obtaining funding and/or fulfilling reporting requirements with a UK health and social care research funder. Design/setting: A cross-sectional online survey study with open (free-text) and closed questions (August to November 2021). Participants: Researchers with experience of applying for/obtaining funding and/or experience of fulfilling reporting requirements for UK health and social care research funded between January 2018 and June 2021. Results: The survey was completed by 182 researchers, of which 176 had experience with applying for/obtaining funding, and 143 had experience with fulfilling reporting requirements during the timeframe. The majority of the 176 respondents (58%) completed between 7 and 13 key processes in order to submit an application and 69% felt that it was critically important to undertake these key processes. Respondents (n=143) reported submitting an average of 17 reports as part of research monitoring to a range of organisations (eg, funders, Higher Education Institutions). However, only 33% of respondents felt it was critically important to provide the requested reporting information to the different organisations. Thematic analysis of free-text questions on application and reporting identified themes relating to process inefficiencies including streamlining and alignment of systems, lack of understanding of processes including a need for improved communication and feedback from organisations with clear explanations about what information is needed, when and why, the support required by respondents and the time, effort and impact on workload and well-being. Conclusions: Through this study, we were able to identify funding processes that are considered by some to be effortful, but necessary, as well as those that were perceived as unnecessary, complex and repetitive, and may waste some researchers time and effort and impact on well-being. Possible solutions to increase efficiency and enhance value in these processes were identified.
MeSH term(s)	Humans ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Social Support ; Schools ; United Kingdom
Language	English
Publishing date	2024-03-21
Publishing country	England
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2599832-8
ISSN	2044-6055 ; 2044-6055
ISSN (online)	2044-6055
ISSN	2044-6055
DOI	10.1136/bmjopen-2023-079581
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Article ; Online: The preventable burden of mortality from unsafe abortion among female sex workers: a Community Knowledge Approach survey among peer networks in eight countries.

Willis, Brian / Church, Kathryn / Perttu, Emily / Thompson, Heather / Weerasinghe, Swarna / Macias-Konstantopoulos, Wendy

Sexual and reproductive health matters

2023 Volume 31, Issue 1, Page(s) 2250618

Abstract: Previous studies have found high levels of unintended pregnancy among female sex workers (FSW), but less attention has been paid to their abortion practices and outcomes. This study is the first to investigate abortion-related mortality among FSW across ... ...

Abstract	Previous studies have found high levels of unintended pregnancy among female sex workers (FSW), but less attention has been paid to their abortion practices and outcomes. This study is the first to investigate abortion-related mortality among FSW across eight countries: Angola, Brazil, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), India, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. The Community Knowledge Approach (CKA) was used to survey a convenience sample of FSW (
MeSH term(s)	Pregnancy ; Child ; Female ; Humans ; Infant ; Sex Workers ; Abortion, Induced ; Peer Group ; Brazil ; Gestational Age
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-09-05
Publishing country	England
Document type	Journal Article
ISSN	2641-0397
ISSN (online)	2641-0397
DOI	10.1080/26410397.2023.2250618
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Article ; Online: An in-depth exploration of researcher experiences of time and effort involved in health and social care research funding in the UK

Katie Meadmore / Hazel Church / Ksenia Crane / Amanda Blatch-Jones / Alejandra Recio Saucedo / Kathryn Fackrell

PLoS ONE, Vol 18, Iss

The need for changes

2023 Volume 9

Keywords	Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-01-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Document type	Article ; Online
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Article ; Online: An in-depth exploration of researcher experiences of time and effort involved in health and social care research funding in the UK: The need for changes.

Meadmore, Katie / Church, Hazel / Crane, Ksenia / Blatch-Jones, Amanda / Recio Saucedo, Alejandra / Fackrell, Kathryn

PloS one

2023 Volume 18, Issue 9, Page(s) e0291663

Abstract: The need to reform the way in which research is undertaken is clear, with reducing research bureaucracy and waste at the forefront of this issue for the UK government, funding organisations, higher education institutions and wider research community. The ...

Abstract	The need to reform the way in which research is undertaken is clear, with reducing research bureaucracy and waste at the forefront of this issue for the UK government, funding organisations, higher education institutions and wider research community. The aim of this study was to describe researchers' experiences of the time, effort and burden involved in funding processes-namely applying for research funding and fulfilling reporting requirements. This was an in-depth qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with researchers who had experience applying for funding and/or completing reporting requirements for a UK health and social care research funder between January 2018 and June 2021. Following thematic analysis, five key themes were identified describing researcher experiences of key issues around time, efforts and burden associated with funding processes. These themes encompassed (1) issues with the current funding model for health and social care research, (2) time and effort involved in funding processes, (3) the need for a streamlined end-to-end process, (4) implications for work-life balance, and (5) addressing the need for better support and communication. The findings from this study describe researcher experiences of tasks in the research pathway that currently take considerable time and effort. It was clear that whilst some of this time and effort is considered necessary, some is exacerbated by inefficient and ineffective processes, such as perceived under-funding of research or lack of clarity with regards to funder expectations. This in turn contributes to unnecessary researcher burden, research waste and negative research culture. Better investment in health and social care research and in the researchers themselves who design and deliver the research, alongside improvements in transparency, streamlining and research support could ensure a more positive research culture, and improve the quality of funded research.
MeSH term(s)	Communication ; Government ; Investments ; Qualitative Research ; United Kingdom
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-09-21
Publishing country	United States
Document type	Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
ZDB-ID	2267670-3
ISSN	1932-6203 ; 1932-6203
ISSN (online)	1932-6203
ISSN	1932-6203
DOI	10.1371/journal.pone.0291663
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Article ; Online: Acceptability of no-test medical abortion provided via telemedicine during Covid-19: analysis of patient-reported outcomes.

Porter Erlank, Chelsey / Lord, Jonathan / Church, Kathryn

BMJ sexual & reproductive health

2021 Volume 47, Issue 4, Page(s) 261–268

Abstract: Introduction: The English government approved both stages of early medical abortion (EMA), using mifepristone and misoprostol under 10 weeks' gestation, for at-home use on 30 March 2020. MSI Reproductive Choices UK (MSUK), one of the largest providers ... ...

Abstract	Introduction: The English government approved both stages of early medical abortion (EMA), using mifepristone and misoprostol under 10 weeks' gestation, for at-home use on 30 March 2020. MSI Reproductive Choices UK (MSUK), one of the largest providers of abortion services in England, launched a no-test telemedicine EMA pathway on 6 April 2020. The objectives of this study were to report key patient-reported outcome measures and to assess whether our sample was representative of the whole population receiving no-test telemedicine EMA. Methods: A sample of all MSUK's telemedicine EMA patients between April and August 2020 were invited to opt in to a follow-up call to answer clinical and satisfaction questions. A total of 1243 (13.7% of all telemedicine EMAs) were successfully followed-up, on average within 5 days post-procedure. Results: Patients reported high confidence in telemedicine EMA and high satisfaction with the convenience, privacy and ease of managing their abortion at home. The sample responding were broadly equivalent to the whole population receiving telemedicine. No patient reported that they were unable to consult privately. The majority (1035, 83%) of patients reported preferring the telemedicine pathway, with 824 (66%) indicating that they would choose telemedicine again if COVID-19 were no longer an issue. Conclusions: Telemedicine EMA is a valued, private, convenient and more accessible option that is highly acceptable for patients seeking an abortion, especially those for whom in-clinic visits are logistically or emotionally challenging. Evidence that this pathway would be a first choice again in future for most patients supports the case to make telemedicine EMA permanent.
MeSH term(s)	Abortion, Induced ; COVID-19 ; Female ; Humans ; Patient Reported Outcome Measures ; Pregnancy ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Telemedicine
Language	English
Publishing date	2021-02-18
Publishing country	England
Document type	Journal Article
ISSN	2515-2009
ISSN (online)	2515-2009
DOI	10.1136/bmjsrh-2020-200954
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Article ; Online: Can universal health coverage eliminate unsafe abortion?

Footman, Katharine / Dessalegn, Banchiamlack / Hayes, George / Church, Kathryn

Sexual and reproductive health matters

2020 Volume 28, Issue 2, Page(s) 1848398

MeSH term(s)	Abortion, Induced ; Developing Countries ; Female ; Humans ; Pregnancy ; Universal Health Insurance
Language	English
Publishing date	2020-12-15
Publishing country	England
Document type	Journal Article
ISSN	2641-0397
ISSN (online)	2641-0397
DOI	10.1080/26410397.2020.1848398
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Article ; Online: Reproductive health under COVID-19 - challenges of responding in a global crisis.

Church, Kathryn / Gassner, Jennifer / Elliott, Megan

Sexual and reproductive health matters

2020 Volume 28, Issue 1, Page(s) 1–3

MeSH term(s)	COVID-19 ; Contraception/trends ; Coronavirus Infections/epidemiology ; Family Planning Services/trends ; Female ; Global Health/trends ; Humans ; Pandemics ; Pneumonia, Viral/epidemiology ; Pregnancy ; Pregnancy, Unwanted ; Reproductive Health/trends
Keywords	covid19
Language	English
Publishing date	2020-06-04
Publishing country	England
Document type	Journal Article
ISSN	2641-0397
ISSN (online)	2641-0397
DOI	10.1080/26410397.2020.1773163
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Article ; Online: An in-depth exploration of researcher experiences of time and effort involved in health and social care research funding in the UK

Katie Meadmore / Hazel Church / Ksenia Crane / Amanda Blatch-Jones / Alejandra Recio Saucedo / Kathryn Fackrell

PLoS ONE, Vol 18, Iss 9, p e

The need for changes.

2023 Volume 0291663

Abstract	The need to reform the way in which research is undertaken is clear, with reducing research bureaucracy and waste at the forefront of this issue for the UK government, funding organisations, higher education institutions and wider research community. The aim of this study was to describe researchers' experiences of the time, effort and burden involved in funding processes-namely applying for research funding and fulfilling reporting requirements. This was an in-depth qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with researchers who had experience applying for funding and/or completing reporting requirements for a UK health and social care research funder between January 2018 and June 2021. Following thematic analysis, five key themes were identified describing researcher experiences of key issues around time, efforts and burden associated with funding processes. These themes encompassed (1) issues with the current funding model for health and social care research, (2) time and effort involved in funding processes, (3) the need for a streamlined end-to-end process, (4) implications for work-life balance, and (5) addressing the need for better support and communication. The findings from this study describe researcher experiences of tasks in the research pathway that currently take considerable time and effort. It was clear that whilst some of this time and effort is considered necessary, some is exacerbated by inefficient and ineffective processes, such as perceived under-funding of research or lack of clarity with regards to funder expectations. This in turn contributes to unnecessary researcher burden, research waste and negative research culture. Better investment in health and social care research and in the researchers themselves who design and deliver the research, alongside improvements in transparency, streamlining and research support could ensure a more positive research culture, and improve the quality of funded research.
Keywords	Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
Subject code	306
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-01-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Document type	Article ; Online
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Article ; Online: The impact of COVID-19 lockdown on abortion care: a time series analysis of data from Marie Stopes Nepal.

Horan, Corrina / Palmer, Melissa / Shrestha, Raman / Erlank, Chelsey Porter / Church, Kathryn

Sexual and reproductive health matters

2022 Volume 30, Issue 1, Page(s) 2079185

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted sexual and reproductive health and rights. Nepal implemented a nationwide lockdown in March 2020, limiting population movement and service access. The 36 clinics run by Marie Stopes Nepal (MSN) closed for ... ...

Abstract	The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted sexual and reproductive health and rights. Nepal implemented a nationwide lockdown in March 2020, limiting population movement and service access. The 36 clinics run by Marie Stopes Nepal (MSN) closed for varying periods at the beginning of lockdown. This study assesses the impact of lockdown and associated clinic closures on abortion services within MSN's network. An interrupted time-series analysis of clinic-level MSN data compared abortion service use in the pre-closure and post-reopening periods, focusing on the following outcomes: number of abortion care visits, proportion of abortion-related visits, gestational age at time of abortion care and demographics of patients accessing abortion care. Subsequent meta-analyses combined clinic-level results to generate outcome-specific pooled effect estimates. As MSN clinics reopened, during ongoing wider lockdown, weekly visits for abortion care decreased by 37% on average, but abortion increased as a proportion of services post-reopening (OR: 1.53) compared with pre-closure, with no evidence of a change in the proportion of higher gestation abortions. The demographic profile of abortion care clients was altered, with post-reopening clients more likely to have completed primary education (OR: 1.54) and be aged 25 years or older (OR: 1.31) compared with pre-closure clients. COVID-19 lockdown and associated clinic closures reduced the absolute number of abortion services provided within MSN's network, impacting the composition of service provision. Reductions in safe abortion and wider SRH access will have wide-ranging consequences, curtailing crucial reproductive rights. Policy-makers must ensure ongoing abortion access to protect rights and ensure access.
MeSH term(s)	COVID-19/epidemiology ; Communicable Disease Control ; Female ; Humans ; Nepal/epidemiology ; Pandemics ; Pregnancy ; Time Factors
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-06-17
Publishing country	England
Document type	Journal Article
ISSN	2641-0397
ISSN (online)	2641-0397
DOI	10.1080/26410397.2022.2079185
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Article ; Online: The quantification of behavior in the presence of compound stimuli.

Kalafut, Kathryn L / Church, Russell M

Journal of experimental psychology. Animal learning and cognition

2017 Volume 43, Issue 1, Page(s) 96–108

Abstract: Animals live in complex environments where multiple cues can provide consistent or conflicting information about how to behave most effectively. Previous research has described how animals combine information with qualitative combination rules; the goal ... ...

Abstract	Animals live in complex environments where multiple cues can provide consistent or conflicting information about how to behave most effectively. Previous research has described how animals combine information with qualitative combination rules; the goal of this article was to quantify the combination rule used by rats when 2 previously trained stimuli of separate modalities were presented simultaneously. Rats in a lever box were trained with 2 stimuli (light and tone) assigned given probabilities of food before they were tested in compound. Changes in the probability of food assigned to each stimulus produced linear changes in the rat's rate of responding to these stimuli, both when the stimuli were presented individually and in compound. Using a linear regression, 3 features of the stimuli (rate of reinforcement, probability of food, and rate of responding) were compared to see which accounted for behavior in the presence of the compound best; z-scores were used to account for between rat variability. The linear regression allows for direct comparisons to be made regarding what may be combined under these conditions; something many behavioral models cannot. Our analysis suggests that rats weigh each stimulus of the compound differentially. More specifically, they weigh the stimulus that had more frequent changes to the assigned probability of food more than the stimulus whose probability of food remained more consistent across phases of the experiment. (PsycINFO Database Record
Language	English
Publishing date	2017-01
Publishing country	United States
Document type	Journal Article
ISSN	2329-8464
ISSN (online)	2329-8464
DOI	10.1037/xan0000128
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