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)
Projects (90)
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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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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Natural Products from Scottish Non-Food Crops as Multi-Drug Resistance Effectors in Cancer Cells Nov 1, 2020 - Jul 31, 2022
Cultivation of non-food crops for high value chemicals’ production for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food and cosmeceutical industries is a growing area of industrial biotechnology. Plants have been used as a source of traditional medicines and...
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The impact of COVID-19 on partnerships between police and GBV service providers in remote, rural and island communities in Scotland Feb 14, 2022 - Jul 31, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns have led to a significant rise in gender-based violence (GBV) throughout the world as a result of restrictions on movement and an increase in social isolation.
Respect has reported an 97% increase in...
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Investigating the impact of adiposity-redox defence interaction on redox homeostasis and inflammatory and cancer-related pathways in human colonocytes Mar 15, 2021 - Mar 14, 2023
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer and the second most common cause of cancer-related death.
Increased body fat have been reported as one of the main factors responsible for the rise in colorectal cancer.
For this reason, a major f...
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Immersive Scotland Research Network Mar 31, 2021 - May 30, 2023
This project will facilitate multi-disciplinary knowledge exchange and exploration of immersive technologies in Scotland.
We aim to establish a network of academics, industries, micro and SMEs and cultural organisations ready for the future of imm...
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Exploring the sustainability of the NHS nursing workforce due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Feb 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2021
Mixed methods study exploring the experiences of nursing working in hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funded as part of an internal competitive process.
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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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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Intelligent SYStem for assisted medical diagnosis for CARDIOvascular diseases Feb 17, 2020 - Dec 31, 2021
According to the World Heart Federation, cardiovascular diseases are one of the most prevalent causes of morbidity and mortality in almost two thirds of the world population. In Mexico, most patients don't have a timely diagnosis or access to specifi...
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'Microcystin Toolbox' - monitoring the impact of harmful algal blooms (HABs) in Indonesia by HPLC May 31, 2019 - May 31, 2020
Water is a precious resource subject to a host of extreme environmental pressures which can effect water quality and pose a hazard to human and animal health. Many water quality issues are due to hazardous microbes present in drinking water including...
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Towards Avoiding Conflict in Difficult Care Management Decisions: understanding the causes of local disputes in paediatric medicine in order to develop pathways to dispute resolution in NHS Grampian Apr 18, 2022 - Jul 31, 2023
Cases such as Charlie Gard’s placed disagreement between the family of an infant with a life-limiting condition and his doctors in the public spotlight. While the Gard case unfolded in the English courts, it can be only a matter of time before a case...
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Living through the pandemic in post-Brexit Britain: emotional damage and forms of resilience among middle-aged European citizens Oct 1, 2021 - Sep 30, 2022
This study examines the effects of the Coronavirus epidemic and Brexit on the emotional wellbeing of middle aged European citizens who have transnational caring responsibilities in the UK and in Europe.
This qualitative research aims to produce an...
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Supporting victims of domestic violence during COVID-19: the impact of the pandemic on service providers in North-East Scotland Feb 15, 2021 - Apr 14, 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has seen a significant rise in gender-based violence and increased risks of harm for domestic-abuse survivors due to restrictions on movement and an increase in social isolation. Gender-based violence is a major public health, e...
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Lived experience of long term Covid-19 on workers in health care settings in Scotland: a longitudinal mixed methods study May 1, 2021 - Apr 30, 2023
Many NHS workers have greater occupational risk of exposure to COVID-19 than the general population. UK studies found the risk of healthcare workers testing positive for COVID-19 was seven times higher than for non-essential workers. In Scotland heal...
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Active Insole and Data Learning Using Recognised DFU Risk Factors for Patient Risk Characterisation and DFU Prevention Apr 28, 2021 - Jul 28, 2021
Use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to assist development of prediction algorithms and risk stratification for diabetes foot ulceration, amputations and mortality in Scotland.
Funded by Walk the Path Ltd and part of the SBRI Chall...
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Bioactivity of compounds derived from Amaryllicaea (Daffodil) Feb 1, 2021 - Jul 31, 2022
Heart Failure (HF) is a long-term complication of cardiovascular (high blood pressure and heart attack) and cardiovascular-related (obesity and metabolic syndrome) disorders and of drug-induced cardiotoxicity. HF is characterised by thickening (hype...
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Primary care research priorities in Scotland after the coronavirus pandemic Jul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021
The aim of this project is to reach a consensus for primary care research priorities in Scotland where uncertainties remain and set a research direction that will be relevant for patients, carers and generalist healthcare professionals in the afterma...
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