Scale-up BP: Implementing evidence-based hypertension research at scale Nov 1, 2015 - Oct 31, 2017
To determine the feasibility of carrying out a phase 4 study on the clinical and health economic impact of implementing telemonitoring of BP as routine practice for the majority of patients with raised BP in primary care.

D:UDES experience labs Nov 14, 2016 - Mar 13, 2017
This project covers the additional time involved in the development of the experience labs

Acceptability of extragenital Chlamydia testing Sep 1, 2017 - Apr 30, 2018
Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common sexually transmitted infection in Scotland, and has significant long‐term consequences to reproductive health. Recent studies suggest that in addition to the genital tract, Chlamydia is found in the throat and... Read More about Acceptability of extragenital Chlamydia testing.

Does the gut microbiome play a role in polycystic ovary syndrome? Feb 1, 2017 - Oct 31, 2018
Does the gut microbiome play a role in polycystic ovary syndrome?

Revolutionising Trauma care in Scotland and Beyond Jun 1, 2017 - Nov 30, 2017
PThe impact of psychological trauma on physical and mental health is well known, although current models of care are failing to meet clients? needs. A new model of care, supported and financed by the Scottish Government, will be tested for the very f... Read More about Revolutionising Trauma care in Scotland and Beyond.

A novel e-health resource to support patients and families in and after intensive care: spreading the word throughout NHS Scotland. Jun 1, 2017 - Dec 1, 2019
Our website evaluated extremely positively among patients, family members and clinicians in NHS Lothian and our model is unquestionably of utility Scotland-wide.The underpinning research and iterative website development during the both the original... Read More about A novel e-health resource to support patients and families in and after intensive care: spreading the word throughout NHS Scotland..

Promoting smoking cessation during pregnacy: combined feasibility and pilot of a randomised controlled trial of a narrative and image-based intervention delivered via text-messaging. Feb 1, 2017 - Jul 31, 2019
We have developed an intervention that aims to help pregnant women to stop smoking by sending text messages with embedded behaviour change techniques (BCTs), as part of an engaging story with pictures, from early in their pregnancy until after they g... Read More about Promoting smoking cessation during pregnacy: combined feasibility and pilot of a randomised controlled trial of a narrative and image-based intervention delivered via text-messaging..

Using record linkage analysis to inform the development of an improved care pathway(s) for psychiatric and self-harm emergencies currently transferred by ambulance to Emergency Departments Aug 1, 2016 - Oct 31, 2016
Psychiatric emergencies, and episodes of self-harm, accounted for over 30,000 Scottish ambulance call-outs in 2011. The overwhelming majority of these people were taken directly to Emergency Departments (ED). There is mounting evidence and substantia... Read More about Using record linkage analysis to inform the development of an improved care pathway(s) for psychiatric and self-harm emergencies currently transferred by ambulance to Emergency Departments.

An international multi-disciplinary training network on ageism Nov 1, 2017 - Oct 31, 2021
The proposed research is a direct response to the European Commission's Active and Healthy Ageing initiative, with an
overarching goal to improve the quality of life of older people. By pursuing 15 different, but highly related research projects,
w... Read More about An international multi-disciplinary training network on ageism.

Assessing the impact of a diagnosis of mental illness on young people: feasibility study Oct 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018
This study concerns the impact of a diagnosis of mental illness on young people and their families. One in ten adolescents suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder and there is increasing awareness that early diagnosis and intervention are important... Read More about Assessing the impact of a diagnosis of mental illness on young people: feasibility study.

Getting it Right: the continuing support and service needs of ICU survivors May 1, 2016 - Oct 31, 2017
In this project, we will develop a questionnaire designed to capture ICU survivors' healthcare and support needs. The questionnaire will be based on (1) a literature review and (2) a completed longitudinal qualitative study of healthcare needs among... Read More about Getting it Right: the continuing support and service needs of ICU survivors.

Alpha 2 Agonists for Sedation to produce Better Outcomes from Critical Illness (A2B TRIAL): A Parallel Group Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing Clonidine, Dexmedetomidine and Current Usual Care Apr 1, 2018 - Dec 31, 2021
This is a prospective three-arm randomised placebo-controlled trial to compare the effect of the early addition of dexmedetomidine or clonidine to current analgo-sedation practice on the duration of mechanical ventilation, compared with current analg... Read More about Alpha 2 Agonists for Sedation to produce Better Outcomes from Critical Illness (A2B TRIAL): A Parallel Group Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing Clonidine, Dexmedetomidine and Current Usual Care.

People with learning disabilities in Scotland: Updating the 2004 Health Needs Assessment Report Mar 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2017
The project will take the form of a systematic review of relevant literature to provide an update on the evidence base on the health needs of people with learning disabilities in Scotland since 2004, and to make new, relevant and action-focused recom... Read More about People with learning disabilities in Scotland: Updating the 2004 Health Needs Assessment Report.

Breastfeeding and Breast pumps Interventions - workshops Mar 1, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018
This funding is for collaborative workshops to develop data collection tools and intervention components to inform a definitive trial of a breast pump intervention. It is part of the BABI study funded by Glasgow Hospital Children's Charity and will i... Read More about Breastfeeding and Breast pumps Interventions - workshops.

Breast pumps survey analysis Mar 1, 2017 - Dec 31, 2018
The aim of this study is to analyse free text data generated via an online survey with mothers. The survey elicited opinions on the provision of a free breast pump or breast pump hire service for breastfeeding women and mothers? experiences of expres... Read More about Breast pumps survey analysis.

Breastfeeding and breast pumps - project development May 1, 2017 - Mar 31, 2019
Improving breastfeeding outcomes is an international and national priority for infant and maternal health. However, breastfeeding rates in Scotland are amongst the lowest in Europe and the duration of breastfeeding at 6-8 weeks has remained static f... Read More about Breastfeeding and breast pumps - project development.

Ocean Plastic: Developing a Model for localised Remanufacturing May 1, 2018 - Apr 30, 2019
The objective of this research study is to develop a prototype model for gathering and reusing ocean plastic in-situ. The proposal is to visit a number of beachside locations along the Scottish West Coast (including islands), in order to scope the am... Read More about Ocean Plastic: Developing a Model for localised Remanufacturing.

The life and work of Derek Hoy – a Scottish nurse informatician Jul 1, 2017 - Aug 11, 2017
Derek Hoy was a Scottish nurse based predominantly in Glasgow who died in 2012. He worked for many years in the National Health Service (NHS) in a variety of clinical roles, where he began to experiment with computers and other technologies in health... Read More about The life and work of Derek Hoy – a Scottish nurse informatician.

Measuring activity of lytic proteins from bacteriophage infecting R. equi as a possible antimicrobial tool May 8, 2017 - Jun 30, 2017
SFAM students and graduates into work grant

MinION sequencing of bacterial isolates May 22, 2017 - Jul 31, 2020
MinION sequencing of bacterial isolates