Clare Robertson
Research Fellow
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Biography
Clare Robertson gained an honours degree in Psychology from Aberdeen University in July 2000, and joined HSRU in July 2001. Since joining the Unit she has been involved in a range of different research projects, including the MAVIS and PRISM trials, the Endometrial Ablation Study and the GaP study. Clare's MSc project involved a qualitative exploration of the reference frames used by people with Paget's disease when completing health-related quality of life questionnaires. Clare joined the HSRU Systematic Review Team in February 2008 and was recently involved an HTA funded project to determine the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of different surveillance mammography regimes after the treatment of primary breast cancer. Clare is also the current Course Coordinator for the Health Service Research module for the MSc courses in Public Health and Health Services Research and International Health and Mangement.
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Current Research
Clare is currently involved in an HTA funded project evaluating the relative clinical benefit and cost-effectiveness of laparoscopic and tele-robotic methods for surgical removal of the prostate in men with localised prostate cancer. The study aims to determine whether laparoscopic or robotic prostatectomy gives best value to users and providers of treatment for localised prostate cancer within the United Kingdom National Health Service. The specific objectives of the study are to:
1. Summarise data concerning the clinical effectiveness and safety of each procedure
2. Estimate likely need for the procedure together with current service provision
3. Estimate capital and on-going costs associated with each procedure across a relevant time horizon
4. Determine which procedure is most likely to be cost-effective for the United Kingdom National Health Service
5. To identify areas where more research is required to decrease uncertainty surrounding the findings
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Qualifications
MA Honours Psychology Degree
MSc in Health Services and Public Health Research (Distinction)
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Publications
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