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We've reached the final chapter of our twelve-part journey through decolonising global health. This instalment brings together contributions from several of our series participants – colleagues who have challenged assumptions, shared hard truths and opened new pathways forward. As we reflect on where we've been and revisit key themes from across the series, we also turn our gaze towards the future and the ongoing work of shifting power, transforming practice and reframing how we see global health itself.
Beyond the dipstick: why we need better UTI diagnosis in care homes
Why diagnosing UTIs in care home residents is challenging and how new diagnostic tests could reduce inappropriate antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance. Dr Abi Moore, a care home GP, shares insights from research with older people.
Breaking down barriers: A civil servant's perspective on research engagement
Natassia Tang, a Scottish Government Policy Manager reflects on collaborating with Oxford researchers through the Connects-UK programme, revealing shared challenges and practical opportunities for building stronger, more effective government-research partnerships across the UK.
Breaking down barriers: A researcher's perspective on policy engagement
Monserrat Guilherme Conde is an interdisciplinary researcher whose work spans cancer research and knowledge mobilisation. Here, she shares insights from the Connects-UK Science Ambassador Programme, exploring practical barriers to policy engagement and effective strategies for bridging the research-policy divide through meaningful policymaker collaboration.
Beyond birthweight: Unpacking how a mother's background shapes a preterm baby's adult wellbeing
A recent study explored how a mother's socioeconomic background shapes the adult life of a baby born preterm or with a low birth weight. Dr Corneliu Bolbocean discusses the findings of his research and what can be done to provide more equal support.
Introducing the 'Decolonising Global Health' 12-part blog series: Rejecting the single story
MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership student Maju Brunette introduces our new 12-part blog series titled, 'Decolonising Global Health'. This series explores critical perspectives on power, equity, and transformation in global health. The first blog, 'Rejecting the single story', reflects on the impact of narratives in shaping global health and the urgent need to move beyond incomplete and inaccurate models.
Helping researchers think about policy engagement: introducing the UK Health and Care Evidence Ecosystem Interactive Map
Discover 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.
Global reflections – how Nigeria is building health security resilience from ideas to impact
In the wake of COVID-19 exposing vulnerabilities in pandemic preparedness globally, Nigeria is taking proactive measures to fortify its health security resilience through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). This piece, written by a current student provides an in-depth look at the innovative strategies and tailored approaches NCDC is implementing to address vulnerabilities.
A Masters in Applied Digital Health to pursuing a Doctorate in Primary Care - evolving perspectives from Ashley Murray
- Alumni
- DPhil Programmes
- Department
- Global perspective
- Health behaviours
- MSc in Applied Digital Health
- Policy & health systems
Ashley Murray shares perspectives from her educational path spanning a master's degree in Applied Digital Health to beginning doctoral studies focused on Primary Care.
Bridging gaps: mental health, economics and policy
In this blog post, Ed Penington explores the discussions around economic and policy challenges in mental health revealed at a recent half-day workshop, organised by the department's Associate Professor Apostolos Tsiachristas titled: Let’s talk about mental health: economic and policy perspectives.
Why Oxford's new Sustainable Health Care short course is vital to mainstreaming sustainability in health care delivery.
Amy Booth, DPhil student and lecturer on the MSc in Translational Health Sciences takes us on her journey towards a future of environmentally sustainable health care
Beyond the Binary: An Intersectional Approach to Digital Health Disparities for Marginalised Women
- Digital health & innovation
- Health Services Research
- Health experiences
- Patient experience
- Policy & health systems
- Public engagement & involvement
Digital health disparities disproportionately affect marginalised women, making it challenging for them to access healthcare services. These women may face multiple hurdles such as lack of accessibility to digital technologies, gaps in language and translation support, low health and digital literacy, dismissive attitudes of healthcare providers, and the adverse impact other aspects of social policy have on their health and ability to access care.
A unique learning opportunity with the purpose of saving lives
- Digital health & innovation
- Global perspective
- Health Services Research
- MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership
- Policy & health systems
- Research methods & EBM
- Students
In this blog, Dr Junior Mudji from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), shares his experience of studying on the Masters programme in Global Healthcare Leadership.
Research Finds Negative Impact of VP/VLBW on Adult Health-related Quality of Life Outcomes
In this blog post, Dr Corneliu Bolbocean, Senior Researcher in Health Economics, highlights findings from two recent papers examining adulthood quality of life outcomes for those born very pre-term or low birthweight, as well as work showing the better measure of physical or cognitive aspects of health to use.
Supporting the ‘Multi’ in Multi-agency working for child safeguarding
The recently published national review into the tragic deaths of Star Hobson and Arthur Labinjo-Hughes identified serious failings in multi-agency child protection working and recommended the establishment of Multi-Agency Child Protection Units (MACPU). In this blog, health and social workers, including the NIHR Doctoral Researcher Fellow and GP, Sharon Dixon, and Professor Catherine Pope from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, highlight their support for the review's call for guidance, and their plans to develop multi-agency working by accounting for different cultures and working practices of individual agencies.
Meat Your Persona: a travelling exhibition
Lucy Yates, Public Engagement Coordinator for the multi-disciplinary Livestock, Environment and People (LEAP) research programme talks us through the development, delivery, and what was learnt from creating a national touring installation to support the public to engage with the environmental and health impacts of meat eating.
Video group consultations in general practice during the Covid-19 pandemic: hype or reality?
Chrysanthi Papoutsi and Sara Shaw share an overview of their research on video group consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK.
Leveraging Faith Based Organisations in Raising Awareness on Pulse Oximetry: an exploratory mini-study
Written by Laiba Husain and Yusra Shammoon
E-cigarettes: misconceptions about their dangers may be preventing people from quitting smoking
When electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) first emerged, they became a popular way for people to quit smoking. But in 2019, a mysterious lung condition emerged that primarily affected young people, particularly those who vaped. This left many questioning the safety of e-cigarettes.
Why remote consultation with a doctor is difficult – and how it can be improved
Before the pandemic, billboards in London, England, advertised a doctor-in-your-pocket service. Targeted at busy commuters, it consisted of a smartphone app and a promise of a video link-up to a real doctor within 45 minutes. What’s not to like?
COVID: Seven reasons mask wearing in the west was unnecessarily delayed
Masks help prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, yet masking policies in the west have featured some spectacular policy wrong turns, says Professor Trish Greenhalgh.