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...
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Projects (40)
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...
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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...
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Acceptability of a wearable real-time neonatal device to enable home monitoring and treatment of jaundice for new born babies from a rural setting Oct 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2024
Qualitative study exploring the acceptability of a neonatal jaundice home treatment and monitoring wearable device.
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 enhance a...
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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...
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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...
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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 conservatively...
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Long term condition management and food insecurity: A formative study exploring the lived experiences of people affected by both Nov 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2019
Food insecurity is associated with an increased risk of a range of chronic health conditions such as cancer, stroke, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. North American research has established that food insecure people with health problems find it...
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Eating well for cancer survivors: a short course for promoting behaviour change (feasibility study) Nov 2, 2018 - Jul 31, 2019
Cancer survivors should aim to be a healthy weight and physically active; eat a diet rich in wholegrains, vegetables, fruits and beans; and limit consumption of fast foods, red and processed meat, sugar sweetened drinks and alcohol. Whilst cancer sur...
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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 areas of concern...
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Midwives, health visitors, family nurse practitioners and women’s experiences of the NHS Grampian’s Financial Inclusion Pathway: A qualitative investigation of early implementation and impact Apr 16, 2020 - Mar 31, 2022
This formative research study will enhance understanding about the implementation of the Financial Inclusion Pathway (FIP) within NHS Grampian in relation to its impact on clinical practice, both in terms of the delivery of and, experience of care....
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Exploration of family carers' experiences of support for rapid discharge arrangements for end of life care at home Jul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2023
Many patients and their families would prefer home-based end of life care, however, without appropriate support this can be a frightening experience. We aim to explore family carers experiences of support in preparation for rapid discharge for end of...
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Qualitative investigation of the perspectives and experiences women and families living on low income in Aberdeen City associated with the introduction of the Financial Inclusion Pathway in 2019/2020 Feb 3, 2020 - Nov 13, 2020
Children and families living in poverty experience significantly poorer child health, developmental and educational outcomes. Such child health inequalities arise through a combination of low household income and the stress experienced by those paren...
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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)
Building resilience in Health and Social Care students entering the workforce using digital networks to support their mental health and wellbeing during the Covid-19 pandemic May 1, 2020 - Nov 30, 2020
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic professional regulators are facilitating the inclusion of health and social care students in the workforce prior to satisfying previously essential criteria pre-registration and as new graduates. Around 1000 Robert Gordon...
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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 inform the...
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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...
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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...
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Socio-environmental sustainability of food behaviours as a result of Covid-19 Oct 4, 2021 - Mar 31, 2025
Examine changes in people’s food related behaviours in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the long-term implications of these for bringing about more socially just and environmentally sustainable food systems.
The initial outbreak of the...
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