Health & wellbeing of the Scottish farming population Feb 2, 2018 - Jul 31, 2018
This is a systematic review of the published international literature on the effectiveness of interventions to address mental health and chronic occupational diseases in the farming population. Previous systematic literature reviews have been conduct... Read More

A decision support system for self management of low back pain Jan 1, 2016 - Mar 31, 2021
Low back pain (LBP) is the most significant contributor to disability in Europe. Most patients have non-specific LBP i.e., pain that cannot reliably be attributed to a specific disease/ pathology. LBP is the fourth most common diagnosis seen in prima... Read More

Technology for falls prevention in the hospital setting: a mixed method synthesis of the evidence to inform best practice. Apr 1, 2018 - Mar 31, 2019
Falls are a major public health issue, affecting many people. Falls are more common in older people and with the ageing population, falls will become an increasing problem. Falls in the hospital setting can cause distress, injury and even death. It i... Read More

Offshore Wind - Blade Access System and working environment Jul 1, 2018 - Sep 30, 2020
Maintaining offshore wind turbines represents a considerable logistical and practical challenge. This innovative project involves the collaboration between the fields of engineering and ergonomics to develop and test a new product which has the capa... Read More

Artificial Intelligence Conversational Intervention for Encouraging Physical Activity in Older Adults Feb 1, 2019 - Aug 31, 2019
This project will address two of the GetAMoveOn research challenges:
1. Designing a tailored intervention system that is able to monitor physical activity levels of older adults from sensor data and provide a conversational intervention to enh... Read More

A collaborative approach to community based exercise provision for people with Parkinson’s Jun 1, 2019 - Dec 1, 2022
Exercise for People with Parkinson’s is a key ingredient for effective management, improving muscle strength, balance, walking, fitness, function, cognition and depression. Some evidence suggests that participation in regular exercise may limit the... Read More

Digital intervention for self-management following total knee replacement surgery: a pilot study Apr 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2020
Total knee replacement (TKR) surgery is a common procedure and is on the increase. While TKR surgery is considered to be cost-effective and improves quality of life, pain and function for patients, there is a need to identify effective post-operative... Read More

The effect of high fidelity simulated learning on the development of core cardiorespiratory skills in pre-registration physiotherapy students. Mar 1, 2022 - Feb 28, 2023

Exercise Therapy for the Treatment of Tendinopathies Mar 1, 2020 - Nov 30, 2023
A systematic review of studies that have used exercise for the treatment of tendinopathy.
Tendinopathy is a common disorder that can affect any tendon in the body causing pain, swelling and disability. Most tendinopathies are managed conserva... Read More

Artificial Intelligence in fracture detection Nov 21, 2019 - Feb 21, 2020
The SBRI Artificial Intelligence supported early diagnostics in fracture detection and management in Scotland challenge aims to develop an AI or machine-based learning programme that can accurately identify or refute the presence of a fracture, initi... Read More

Falls modelling in hospital Apr 1, 2020 - Sep 30, 2021
Falls are a major public health issue and a key concern in hospitals where falls in older adults represent a leading cause of injury and reduction in quality of life.

Monitoring falls will identify areas for improved practice and area... Read More

Functional Disorders Scoping Review May 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020
Systematic scoping review on management of functional disorders using recognised scoping review methodology (Joanna Briggs)

Review and Evaluation of ARMED Service Aug 31, 2020 - Jul 16, 2021
The ARMED (Advanced Risk Modelling for Early Detection) anti-fall service solution has been developed by HAS Technology and Edinburgh Napier University to detect early warning signs for risk of falling.
The purpose of this project is to infor... Read More

Developing sustainable models of rehabilitation for long-term effects of COVID-19 in Scotland May 1, 2021 - Apr 30, 2023
Studies estimate that 10–35% of people with COVID-19 experience disabling clinical symptoms following the acute phase of their illness (long-covid). Scottish Government figures estimate that there are already 5,330-18,655 citizens with long-covid, ma... Read More

The experience and impact of remote service provision during COVID-19 to inform sustainable high-quality Allied Health Professions (AHP) service delivery models in NHS Grampian Apr 1, 2021 - Nov 30, 2022
Allied Health Professionals provide vital diagnostic, rehabilitative and preventive interventions to the population. AHPs in NHS Grampian embraced new ways of working in response to COVID-19, which included the rapid deployment of remote AHP service... Read More

Conversational Artificial Intelligence Interventions for Encouraging Physical Activity in Older Adults Oct 1, 2021 - Sep 30, 2022
This project will develop an innovative technology solution for better communication between end-users and digital health intervention apps by identifying, extending, and testing suitable conversational AI algorithms to deliver digital behaviour chan... Read More

Development of a pre-rehabilitation program informed by cognitive behavioural therapy (pR-CBT) to improve outcomes in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) Apr 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most common and effective treatments for severe knee osteoarthritis, with >100,000 knee replacements performed in the UK annually. Despite success in reduction of pain after knee replacements, around 1 in 5... Read More