Projects (10)

Evaluation of the scale, scope and processes of Overdose Response Teams and their impact on Overdose-Related Deaths in Scotland Dec 1, 2024 - Nov 30, 2026
Scotland continues to have high levels of drug overdoses and related deaths. As a response to this, interventions called overdose response teams (ORTs) were started in 2019/20 to help reduce drug related deaths. ORTs primarily offer assertive outreac... Read More about Evaluation of the scale, scope and processes of Overdose Response Teams and their impact on Overdose-Related Deaths in Scotland.

Co-design and adaptation of the Swallowing, Oral Health and Nutrition Knowledge and Skills (SONKS) training programme for carers who support people with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) who have eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties. May 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2026
Management of safe swallowing for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) is critical in reducing aspiration (swallowing) pneumonia, a leading cause of death. People with ID often depend on carers without a registered health qualification (family... Read More about Co-design and adaptation of the Swallowing, Oral Health and Nutrition Knowledge and Skills (SONKS) training programme for carers who support people with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) who have eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties..

Exploring the views of children's nurses and the public to the routine use of physical restraint in the care of hospitalised children Oct 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Restraint involves using direct force to limit or restrict movement (Restraint Reduction Network 2019). Physical restraint in the care of vulnerable adults is seen as abuse, a breach of human rights e.g., DoH. (2012). Physical restraint has long been... Read More about Exploring the views of children's nurses and the public to the routine use of physical restraint in the care of hospitalised children.

Co-creation of a Continuing Professional Development Toolkit to enable pre-registration nursing students acquire the skills and knowledge to enable individuals with learning disabilities to self manage respiratory health issues Apr 1, 2024 - Nov 30, 2025
Co-Design of a Continuing Professional Development Toolkit to enable pre-registration nursing students acquire the skills and knowledge to enable individuals with learning disabilities to self manage respiratory health issues

ExtraCECI: A cluster randomised controlled trial of community-based person-centred enhanced care for people with HIV/AIDS in Ghana May 1, 2024 - Apr 30, 2028
This study focuses on people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) who continue to experience distressing symptoms and concerns, so that even while taking their HIV medications, they still have physical pain and psychological, social and spiritual concerns th... Read More about ExtraCECI: A cluster randomised controlled trial of community-based person-centred enhanced care for people with HIV/AIDS in Ghana.

Diversity in research on the skin microbiome’s role in healthy ageing: An exploratory study Jan 6, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025
Harmful disparities exist in skin health and wound healing care which increase morbidity and mortality for people especially those with dark skin tones. This harmful care is largely caused by the gaps in skin research, resulting in limited wider know... Read More about Diversity in research on the skin microbiome’s role in healthy ageing: An exploratory study.

A Mixed-Method National Survey of Occupational Therapy Practice in Substance Use Services in the UK Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2027
This study aims to conduct the first comprehensive national survey of occupational therapy practices in substance use disorder (SUD) services across the UK. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research will combine a national survey with focus group... Read More about A Mixed-Method National Survey of Occupational Therapy Practice in Substance Use Services in the UK.

Developing remote exercise support and rehabilitation for patients after spontaneous coronary artery dissection - a feasibility study Dec 1, 2024 - Nov 30, 2026
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is increasingly recognised as an important cause of myocardial infarction (MI), particularly among younger women and has been linked participating in strenuous physical activity (PA). This can lead to psy... Read More about Developing remote exercise support and rehabilitation for patients after spontaneous coronary artery dissection - a feasibility study.

Long-term effects of hearing intervention on Brain Health in the Aging and Cognitive Health Evaluation in Elders (ACHIEVE) randomized study Aug 1, 2024 - Jul 31, 2025
The original ACHIEVE trial (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT03243422; NIA R01AG055426, R01AG060502; MPIs: Lin/Coresh) is an NIA-sponsored Phase III RCT investigating whether hearing loss treatment versus an aging education control intervention redu... Read More about Long-term effects of hearing intervention on Brain Health in the Aging and Cognitive Health Evaluation in Elders (ACHIEVE) randomized study.

Extending the Evaluation of Return Discussions for Missing Persons with Dementia Aug 28, 2025 - Aug 28, 2026
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Missing persons with dementia are challenging for families, carers and emergency services. The social impact and resource implications of policing time and cost are significant and with increasing fiscal pressure, innovative solutions... Read More about Extending the Evaluation of Return Discussions for Missing Persons with Dementia.