Studying the implementation of midwifery continuity of carer

Factors influencing the implementation of the midwifery continuity of carer (MCoC) model of care in England: A mixed methods cross-case analysis

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN10635039

Enrollment

135

Registered

2024-03-18

Start date

2024-02-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-22

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Conditions

To explore the factors influencing the implementation of MCoC in England, and to examine differences in how MCoC implementation has been operationalised, sustained, and experienced. Other

Interventions

To capture complex change occurring within case study sites a mixed methods study design was devised. In consultations with users of maternity services during the development of this study we discusse

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Individuals who directly affect, or are affected by MCoC implementation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Inability to communicate in English

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Anonymous perceptions and experiences of the maternity service staff of the implementation of MCoC at the nine case study sites measured using the Normalization Measurement Development questionnaire (NoMAD) at one timepoint 2. Perceptions and experiences of the implementation of MCoC at the nine case sites measured using semi-structured interviews (n=10 maternity service staff and n=5 maternity service users) at one timepoint	—

Measure

Time frame

1. Anonymous perceptions and experiences of the maternity service staff of the implementation of MCoC at the nine case study sites measured using the Normalization Measurement Development questionnaire (NoMAD) at one timepoint 2. Perceptions and experiences of the implementation of MCoC at the nine case sites measured using semi-structured interviews (n=10 maternity service staff and n=5 maternity service users) at one timepoint

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
There are no secondary outcome measures	—

Countries

England, United Kingdom

Contacts

Public ContactRebecca Milton

MiltonRL1@cardiff.ac.uk+44 (0)2920687518

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 27, 2026