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Staff News - December 2021
This month we say goodbye to Anne Duncan, Trial Manager. Anne is leaving to take early retirement and although we wish her all the best in her new adventures, we are very sad to see Anne go and we're really going to miss her.
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'Mistrust' among main factors influencing Covid-19 vaccine uptake in ethnic minority groups
The main factors that influence Covid vaccine uptake among ethnic minority groups have been identified in a study published today.
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Staff News - November 2021
This month we welcome Paul Mason to the Programming Team. Welcome to HSRU Paul! We are delighted that Claire Cochran, Senior Trial Manager, has been appointed as a UK Trial Manager Network Executive Group Member following a call for applications. Well done Claire!
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At the Zoo with FLAMINGO
Emergency hospital admissions of children have risen dramatically in the past 20 years due to increasing numbers who are admitted and discharged on the same day - so called ‘zero day’ admissions. There was a 49% increase in emergency admissions from 2000-2013 (an increase of 13,470 zero day admissions) and...
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The ActWELL trial - breast screening could act as "trigger" for lifesaving lifestyle changes
Obesity is a known risk factor for breast cancer. The ActWELL trial, funded by the Scottish Government aimed to help women reduce their future risk of breast cancer by supporting them to reduce their weight and increase physical activity. Although ActWELL was mainly a community-based trial, ActWELL was initially introduced...
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HSRU to co-host the Audit & Feedback Metalab Conference 8-9 December 2021
HSRU are co-hosting a free online conference next month to explore the future of data use in quality improvement. The event is co-hosted with the Audit and Feedback Metalab and will bring together international and multidisciplinary expert in the fields of audit and feedback and improvement in healthcare. The conference takes...
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HSRU leading the Asynchronous Consultation Research for the NHS (ACORN)
Because of COVID-19 most NHS settings have had to dramatically change how they provide consultation appointments for their patients. Under NHS guidance, remote consultation has been rapidly introduced to replace face-to-face consultation. Most research around remote consultations has focused on ‘synchronous’ forms, where patients and clinicians talk online or by...
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Staff News - October 2021
This month we say a fond farewell to Dawn McRae who leaves us after nearly 7 years in the Unit. This month we also say farewell to Marcin Woznicki who joined us originally as an intern in the Programming Team on a one-year contract but then rejoined us this year as...
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New citizen science platform launched to improve oral health and dental care
Our new project, in partnership with the Universities of Dundee, West England Bristol and NHS Education for Scotland, involves an online citizen science platform that is launching today. Members of the public (citizens) are invited to share their experiences, help us improve oral and dental healthcare, learn more about oral...
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Staff News - August 2021
Congratulations to Suzanne Breeman and Lynda Constable who have both been appointed as part-time Deputy Senior Trial Managers to support Seonaidh Cotton. Both Suzanne and Lynda will continue working as Trial Managers in addition to their new duties as Deputy Snr TMs.