A Design-Led Exploration of Policy, Service, and Product Systems in Perinatal Bereavement Care (Stillbirth & Neonatal Loss)
This study aims to bring bereaved parents, healthcare professionals, charities, and community groups together to strengthen and enrich the policies, services, and cooling products that shape compassionate care in Ireland following the loss of a baby.
Supervisor:
Dr.Emma Creighton & Enda O’Dowd
This PhD project has been awarded a place on the HSE Spark “Design on the Frontline” Fellowship 2024-25, a year-long programme that embeds emerging innovators inside Ireland’s hospitals. The fellowship provides funding, expert mentors, clinical access and rapid prototyping support, turning academic research into frontline solutions. Fellows join a national network of clinicians, designers and patient partners, receive masterclasses in implementation science and pitch their ideas to HSE leaders. The appointment underscores the project’s potential to deliver meaningful healthcare impact.
2025
January 2025
PhD Project Confirmed.
March 2025
HSE Spark Design For The Frontline Award 2025
June 2025
NCAD Research Studies Panel Progression Review Passed.
July 2025
HSE Certificate - Fundamentals Of GPDR
September 2025
NWHIP & CMS - Working Group HSE REC Pre-Screening
October 2025
HSE Certificate - Research Ethics
December 2025
HSE REC South East Phase 01 Ethics Application Submitted.
2026
January 2026
HSE REC South East Phase 01 Ethics Application Approved
SETU Staff PhD Fellowship Awarded.
June 2026
NCAD Research Studies Panel Progression Review Passed.
July 2026
HSE REC South East Phase 01 - CMSB Interviews Completed.