Research projects

Our projects span early stage studies such as first in human and feasibility studies to developing new research methodologies and tools. Take a look at all our projects across all our research themes and workstreams.

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How to evaluate trauma-informed care in community mental health services

Trauma can be caused by accidents, violence, abuse, loss, disaster, war, social injustice, and many…
  • Theme Mental health
  • Workstream Psychological interventions

PASSPORT: Creating a school-specific physical activity portfolio

Physical activity is important for children’s physical and mental health. The UK government recommends that…
  • Theme Diet and physical activity
  • Workstream Population diet and physical activity

Optimising how a first-in-human device for knee replacement is introduced

During knee replacement surgery, damaged sections of the knee are replaced with metal and plastic…
  • Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
  • Workstream Innovative translational research methods

Exploring the impact of weight loss on cellular metabolism

We know that obesity is a risk factor for developing a variety of health conditions…
  • Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Using a new type of oxygenator during heart bypass surgery to reduce air bubbles in the blood

Some people experience mild problems affecting their brain after heart surgery. These can include short-term…
  • Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
  • Workstream Novel surgical and orthopaedic techniques and devices

Mental health and online activity – exploring training needs

Young people – aged 16-24 – are more likely to use digital technology to access…
  • Theme Mental health
  • Workstream Psychological interventions

The feasibility of investigating decision making about emergency surgery

Healthcare professionals often perform emergency surgery, even though it’s expensive and can cause poor health…
  • Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
  • Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

My Hip Plan: Improving care for people having hip replacements

Each year in the UK, over 100,000 people have a total hip replacement, a…
  • Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
  • Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

United for Health: Promoting inclusive research involvement through film

It is important to include a wide range of people in health research. Diversity…
  • Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
  • Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery