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LIH Systematic Review Workshops
The LIH Systematic Review Training Programme has been designed to introduce the key principles of systematic reviews including how to develop a systematic review protocol and interpret the results of a meta-analysis. This is done through a series of short interactive...
Using process evaluations alongside randomised controlled trials and other outcome evaluations
Yesterday Professor Alicia O'Cathain from the School of Health and Related Research at the University of Sheffield discussed the Medical Research Council (MRC) guidance on process evaluation published in the BMJ in 2015 (https://www.bmj.com/content/350/bmj.h1258). In...
Ambulance: A new appreciation for our emergency medical services
Ambulance (aired on BBC One) takes a look at the extraordinary day-to-day running of the ambulance service. From the first-responders to control room staff, the documentary offers a unique insight into how the ambulance service operates. Each episode of Ambulance...
Patient involvement in the development of an intervention to promote physical activity following pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with COPD)
Hayley has been meeting with patients with COPD across Lincolnshire to discuss her research which involves developing an intervention to promote physical activity following pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD. Hayley has attended regular meetings with individuals who are...
Diabetes research talk at Boston diabetes support group.
On May 10th LIH PhD student Sam Cooke visited the Boston diabetes support group at the Len Matlock centre in Boston to present and discuss his research on interventions for improving brain function in type 2 diabetes. The event was well attended by members of the...
Patients helping to shape the future of Diabetes services in Lincolnshire
On April 21st LIH PhD student Sam Cooke attended the Lets Talk Diabetes event at The New Life Centre in Sleaford. The event was well attended by Lincolnshire patients who were given the opportunity to discuss the future of diabetes services with NHS colleagues. In...