Research

Post doc
Healthcare Scientist, Dr Richard Simpson

Healthcare Scientist, Dr Richard Simpson

Dr Richard Simpson is a Healthcare Scientist at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, where he holds the position of Principal Clinical Vascular Scientist; he is also Honora…
PhD
Implementing evidence-based rural community stroke services

Implementing evidence-based rural community stroke services

What we are doing: A realist evaluation of three exemplar community stroke services in rural England is being conducted in order to identify underlying mechanisms that facilit…
PhD
Investigating the acute effect of alternative forms of physical activity in a multi-ethnic population

Investigating the acute effect of alternative forms of physical activity in a multi-ethnic population

What we are doing: To investigate the effects of yoga on postprandial glucose and insulin control in a multi-ethnic population at risk of type 2 diabetes and to compare these…
PhD
Keeping adults physically active

Keeping adults physically active

What we are doing: The investigators have developed a complex evidence-based intervention that aims to engage older adults in positive physical activity behaviours after the c…
PhD
Long-term conditions: an expert partnership?

Long-term conditions: an expert partnership?

What we are doing: This study explored how people share knowledge within healthcare environments. It was particularly interested in understanding how the concept of expertise…
PhD
Maintaining and regaining independence with tasks for people with dementia in hospital

Maintaining and regaining independence with tasks for people with dementia in hospital

What we are doing: We are developing an evidence-based intervention/rehabilitation programme led by occupational therapists to help people with dementia retain independence wi…
Post doc
Midwife, Dr Kerry Evans

Midwife, Dr Kerry Evans

Dr Kerry Evans is a Midwife at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, where she is part of the Institute of Nursing and Midwifery Care Excellence team. Kerry also works as a…
New PhD Study
MSM attitudes and behaviours to pre-exposure Prophylaxis usage

MSM attitudes and behaviours to pre-exposure Prophylaxis usage

A social curse: An exploration into MSM attitudes and behaviours to pre-exposure prophylaxis usage What we are doing? Utilising a mixed methods design, the PhD aims to exam…
PhD
Multimorbidity and life expectancy: role of physical activity

Multimorbidity and life expectancy: role of physical activity

What we are doing: We are using the UK Biobank dataset, which is one of the world’s largest Biobank cohorts designed to improve the prevention and treatment of long-term dis…

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