Writing and publishing research papers is a standard practice for disseminating research findings, but it can be a daunting prospect if you\u2019re not familiar with the process. To shed light on how an academic paper is written, our Medical Sociology and Health Experience Research Group invited members of their PPI panel to follow the process of writing up the study findings, through to journal submission. Here, PPI lead Toto Gronlund reflects on their experience.
\n \n\n \n \nHealthcare advancements are driven by research and healthcare settings play a crucial role in this process by recruiting patients to take part. There's growing evidence that research-active hospitals show better patient outcomes, but the impact of research activity in primary care settings has been explored in as much detail. Here, Sophie Park, our Professor of Primary Care and Clinical Education discusses recent research she conducted with colleagues across the UK to examine the benefits of taking part in research for primary care practices.
\n \n\n \n \nAs the NHS grapples with an ageing population and its increasingly complex health needs, the shortage of general practitioners (GPs) required to serve them, reaches critical levels. Yet, paradoxically, fewer medical students are opting for careers in primary care. This troubling trend threatens the very foundation of our healthcare system and demands urgent attention.
\n \n\n \n \nEffective communication in healthcare settings is vital to ensure accurate and effective care is given to patients. Yet, too often, crucial information gets lost in translation between providers and patients. How can we ensure that every interaction in a clinical setting leads to better outcomes?
\n \n\n \n \nThe shift to healthcare appointments held over the phone has been quick. However for many patients in remote areas, the systems to access prescriptions have not kept pace. Here, Rebecca Payne, an out-of-hours GP for the Orkney Islands, discusses her experiences and new research into how international solutions that could improve telepharmacy.
\n \n\n \n \nAngela Difeng Wu shares her journey in evidence-based health care and experience in the department, from achieving her DPhil in Primary Health Care to leading on the new Health Behaviour Change short course, due to run in November 2024.
\n \n\n \n \nResearchers in our COPPER study are working to find food subsidies and taxes that could make healthier and sustainable foods more affordable in the UK. Using funding from the University's Medical Sciences Division Participatory Research Seed Fund, the team canvassed the people of Bridlington to find out what the public think.
\n \n\n \n \nSam Rolfe, a University College London (UCL) medical student and upcoming National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) intern in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences (NDPCHS), shares his passion for primary care research and how this internship could shape his future career aspirations.
\n \n\n \n \nIsra AlBastaki, a current MSc student in Global Healthcare Leadership, explores the nuances of gentle reminders and diverse communication approaches. Her insights shed light on a critical aspect of healthcare communications.
\n \n\n \n \nStatistics is important in medical research but there are not many opportunities for PPIE contributors to engage with statisticians or learn about the statistical aspects of medical research. PPIE contributors often remain uncertain of what statistics is and the role of a statistician. We want to change that \u2013 the \u2018PPIE Meets Statistics Training Event\u2019 run by our Cancer group and PPI colleagues was the first step towards this goal.
\n \n\n \n \nOlukayode 'Kayode' Fasominu shares his experience of being on the second cohort of the MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership programme, run in partnership with Sa\u00efd Business School.
\n \n\n \n \nDiscover ten simple ways to boost your physical activity without expensive gym memberships. Learn how small changes in your daily routine can lead to significant health benefits. From taking the stairs to rewarding yourself, find out how easy it is to incorporate more movement into your life.
\n \n\n \n \nIn this blog, recent DPhil graduate Lucy Goddard shares her journey from midwifery to completing her DPhil, highlighting her challenges and successes. She offers advice on embracing uncertainty, maintaining work-life balance, and trusting the learning process.
\n \n\n \n \nUncovering the hidden work of Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) and trialling innovative solutions to empower PPI staff and enhance public partnerships.
\n \n\n \n \nThe Bennett Institute received the Open Science Impact award as part of the Medical Research Council (MRC) Impact Prize, recognising their work on OpenSAFELY. This project addresses three key challenges: conducting research on private health records while maintaining privacy, demonstrating the productivity of trusted research environments, and promoting open collaboration.
\n \n\n \n \nDiscover the UK Health and Care Evidence Ecosystem Interactive Map: A new tool helping primary care researchers engage with policymakers and increase research impact. Learn how to navigate the health policy landscape effectively.
\n \n\n \n \nAlcohol awareness week is an annual campaign that focuses on raising awareness of the harms and dangers of alcohol consumption, with this year\u2019s focus being \u2018understanding alcohol harm\u2019. Here, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences researcher Ethan Knight discusses the research being conducted by the Sustainable Healthy Food Group, investigating the impact of energy labelling on alcohol products and the potential implications of this research.
\n \n\n \n \nMSc in Global Healthcare Leadership student Isra AlBastaki shares a thought-provoking reflection on a conversation with a mentor that led to the discovery of a transformative book, \u2018The Fifth Discipline\u2019 by Peter M. Senge. Isra offers a rich perspective on leadership and organisational dynamics. Understanding complex health systems is a key theme of the MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership, jointly run by the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences and the Sa\u00efd Business School. Read more about Isra\u2019s learning journey within the programme below.
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