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Simulation of Metal Matrix Composite Injection
Funder: Alvant Ltd
Duration: August 2018 - February 2019
PhD studentship - Optimising Exercise Prescription for People living with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Funder: University of Oxford
Duration: October 2017 - September 2023
Changing physical activity behaviour in people with MS: iSTEP-MS
Funder: Multiple Sclerosis Society
Duration: January 2017 - December 2018
Better health for people with rare endocrine disorders: promoting patient engagement in regular screening
Funder: Barts and The London Charity
Duration: October 2016 - September 2019

People with rare genetic endocrine disorders can develop diverse and unpredictable new tumour formation. Lack of engagement in screening for tumours can lead to significant negative impacts on health for the individual and more significant demands on health services in the long term. The aim of the proposed research is to understand how patients’ decision-making may be better supported to enhance engagement in regular screening services. A mixed methods design will include surveying quantitative aspects of patient and/or service delivery. The qualitative components are likely to be founded on a small expert patient group (n8) who will be invited to share their experience and knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about regular screening for endocrine tumours. Expert patients will be supported to scope, develop, publish and trial an information booklet and online resource. Outcomes: accounts of patient’s lived experience; patient-led development of an information booklet and online resource to enhance patient decision making.

I-CAN-CARE
Funder: European Commission
Duration: April 2016 - March 2019
Improving care, assessment, communication and training at the end-of-life (I-CAN-CARE)
Funder: Marie Curie Programme Grant - to be held by UCL
Duration: -
Ageing simulation suits: giving students first-hand experiences of old-age-related movement difficulties.
Funder: Brunel Education Office
Duration: January 2016 - December 2016
Engagement of General Practitioners in falls prevention assessment an referral to allied health practitioners
Funder: UK Occupational Therapy Research Foundation
Duration: August 2015 - July 2016
Public Transport Victoria: Understanding mobility aid users access on public transport
Funder: Central Queensland University
Duration: August 2015 - December 2015
M_Widening participation in pre-registration physiotherapy
Funder: Health Education North West London
Duration: June 2015 - July 2017
M_Study of the Prevalence and Nature of Financial Abuse of Those Lacking Mental Capacity
Funder: Dawes Trust
Duration: October 2014 - September 2016
Prioritisation of referrals for dietetic acute adult services
Funder: Imperial College Healthcare Charity
Duration: September 2013 - August 2015
National guidance for measuring home furniture and fittings to enable user self-assessment and successful fit of minor assistive devices
Funder: UK Occupational Therapy Research Foundation (UKOTRF)
Duration: December 2012 - May 2016
Development of a web-based decision aid to assist occupational therapists to make optimal fitness-to-drive decisions for disabled and older drivers
Funder: UK Occupational Therapy Research Foundation (UKOTRF)
Duration: September 2012 - August 2015
Health Information for Clinical Management: MSc pathway
Funder: NHS London’s Education Commissioning System – Simulation and Technology-enhanced Learning Initiative (STeLI)
Duration: June 2012 - May 2013
Bringing the home into the hospital: preparing older patients for home discharge using 3D technology
Funder: Joint Schools Initiative of the School of Health Sciences and Social Care and the School of Information Systems, Computing and Mathematics
Duration: December 2010 - August 2010

Pump-priming feasibility qualitative study

COGWORKS - The Cognitive Health and Wellbeing Hub
Funder: Medical Research Council (MRC) - Strategic Grant (Lifelong Health and Wellbeing – Research for Healthy Ageing – Phase 2
Duration: May 2009 - May 2010

COGWORKS: The Cognitive Health and Wellbeing Hub, is an eclectic international and multidisciplinary research Network, whose goal is the identification of ubiquitous interventions that promote healthy cognitive ageing and independence in later life. The aim of the COGWORKS Network application is to reflect the multi-factorial nature of the determinants of health, in the development of a strategy that will maximise research capacity to identify new strategies that are effective in the promotion of cognitive health and well being. COGWORKS will focus on four research themes: maximising capacity to benefit across the life span; the impact of caring and disability on cognitive and related areas of mental health; the influence of the built environment on cognitive decline and wellbeing and the provision of new cognitive technologies that support and monitor middle aged and older adults. By highlighting the economic and social gains of healthy cognitive ageing and exploiting embedded technologies, the emergent research strategy will be highly relevant to policy and practice. COGWORKS is committed to partnership working across disciplines, with policy makers, practitioners and with representatives of civil society, including traditionally excluded groups such as people with learning disability; people with dementia and carers. The Network reflects the focus on long term health and wellbeing and includes people with interests across the life course from pregnancy to old age. The focus on the broad determinants means that the Network will also act as a catalyst to bring together an exceptional mix of people from various institutions and disciplines including built environment, education, law, medicine, occupational therapy, psychology, public health, healthcare technologies, computing and sociology. These people are currently working on ageing related issues ranging from education in childhood to assistive technology and dementia. COGWORKS will capitalise on this synergy by creating a platform for cross-fertilisation of ideas, knowledge and skills. The activities of COGWORKS will be focused on building strong collaborative relationships and the generation of a robust research strategy. Key activities include the creation of a web-space to facilitate networking; a monthly electronic newsletter; literature reviews; focus group interviews with key stakeholders; participation in key conferences/workshops; monthly research seminars and a research colloquium in November to generate a draft research strategy, which will be refined and finalised in time for the LLHW3 research call. COGWORKS will maximise research capacity to develop effective interventions, responsive policy and service delivery, the ultimate beneficiaries are older people.

Detecting and preventing financial abuse of older adults: An examination of decision-making by managers and professionals in health, social care, banking
Funder: RCUK New Dynamics of Ageing cross-council programme
Duration: September 2008 - March 2011

The aim of this study was to examine decision-making by health, social care and banking professionals in relation to the detection and prevention of financial abuse of older adults. Of the many factors that could be used in decision making, only a few appear to persuade professionals that financial abuse is taking place. Likewise, only a handful of factors influence the likelihood of taking action or the actions taken. The decision cues found to exert the greatest influence were the mental capacity of the older person, the nature of the financial problem and, in the case of those in banking, the person in charge of the money (the older person or another person). The characteristics of the decision making professionals appeared to have little influence on the decisions they made. Age, years of experience, gender, etc did not influence certainty of identifying financial abuse or the likelihood they would take action. An analysis of guidelines and policies revealed little comparative evaluation of the efficiency of safeguarding procedures in different authorities and no evidence base underpinning the effectiveness of decision making in cases of suspected financial abuse. Policies used by banks for preventing fraud and financial abuse are highly confidential and could not, therefore, be examined. While the decision cues reported in this study show a resemblance to those listed in advice documents, this study is unique in its focus on real world cases and its placement of the study within the field of decision science.

Falls in Older People with Dementia
Funder: Dean's Special Initiative Fund
Duration: May 2003 - May 2004