All Projects (21)

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 about Health & wellbeing of the Scottish farming population.

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 about A decision support system for self management of low back pain.

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 about Technology for falls prevention in the hospital setting: a mixed method synthesis of the evidence to inform best practice..

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 about Artificial Intelligence Conversational Intervention for Encouraging Physical Activity in Older Adults.

A collaborative approach to community based exercise provision for people with Parkinson’s Jun 1, 2019 - Dec 1, 2023
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 about A collaborative approach to community based exercise provision for people with Parkinson’s.

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 about Digital intervention for self-management following total knee replacement surgery: a pilot study.

The effect of high fidelity simulated learning on the development of core cardiorespiratory skills in pre-registration physiotherapy students. Apr 3, 2022 - Dec 31, 2024

Student led neurological rehabilitation: a video diary of students experience Aug 1, 2021 - Jan 30, 2023
Physiotherapy students’ training takes many forms, including lectures, tutorials and placements in hospitals and clinics. A new way for students to gain additional practical experience is by participating in student-led groups with service users who... Read More about Student led neurological rehabilitation: a video diary of students experience.

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 about Exercise Therapy for the Treatment of Tendinopathies.

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 about Falls modelling in hospital.

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 about Review and Evaluation of ARMED Service.

Developing sustainable models of rehabilitation for long-term effects of COVID-19 in Scotland May 1, 2021 - Oct 31, 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 about Developing sustainable models of rehabilitation for long-term effects of COVID-19 in Scotland.

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 - Mar 31, 2024
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 about 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.

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 about Conversational Artificial Intelligence Interventions for Encouraging Physical Activity in Older Adults.

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, 2024
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 about Development of a pre-rehabilitation program informed by cognitive behavioural therapy (pR-CBT) to improve outcomes in total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Health Determinants Research Collaborative Oct 1, 2022 - Sep 30, 2027
A Health Determinants Research Collaborative in Aberdeen will bring unique opportunities for the City, its residents and as a path-finder for UK-wide and international learning. Our proposal is based on i) the strength of our existing arrangements f... Read More about Health Determinants Research Collaborative.

A comparative study of associations between time to first antenatal appointment and preterm births in rural Georgia and rural Scotland Jul 1, 2022 - Nov 30, 2023
A study to compare the prevalence of preterm births between rural Georgia and rural Scotland followed by a comparative analysis of the two health systems.

Physiotherapists views on patient handling, work-related musculoskeletal disorders and the potential role of targeted exercise in preparing for occupational demands. Apr 1, 2023 - Jan 31, 2024
During their career, almost 70% of UK physiotherapists experience muscle, joint or bone pain that they believe is caused by their work; these are known as work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs). In 2019/2020 WRMSDs cost the NHS approximately... Read More about Physiotherapists views on patient handling, work-related musculoskeletal disorders and the potential role of targeted exercise in preparing for occupational demands..

Exercise Prescription for Tendinopathy: A Qualitative Exploratory Study Apr 1, 2023 - Dec 31, 2024
Following on from the findings of our NIHR-funded large evidence synthesis project on Exercise for Tendinopathy, this study will address one of the research recommendations by exploring the prescription of resistance exercise for common tendinopathie... Read More about Exercise Prescription for Tendinopathy: A Qualitative Exploratory Study.