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Helping researchers think about policy engagement: introducing the UK Health and Care Evidence Ecosystem Interactive Map

Policy & health systems

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

COVID-19 Global perspective MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership Policy & health systems Students

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

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

Policy & health systems

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.

MSc in Translational Health Sciences Policy & health systems Staff stories Teaching

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

General Health experiences Policy & health systems

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

Health Services Research Policy & health systems

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

General Global perspective Policy & health systems Public engagement & involvement Staff stories

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?

COVID-19 Health Services Research Policy & health systems

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

COVID-19 Department Policy & health systems Public engagement & involvement

Written by Laiba Husain and Yusra Shammoon

E-cigarettes: misconceptions about their dangers may be preventing people from quitting smoking

General Health behaviours Policy & health systems

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

General Policy & health systems

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

COVID-19 Policy & health systems

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.

Transforming primary care for a pandemic – a pan-European perspective

COVID-19 Infection, Respiratory and Acute Care Policy & health systems

European primary care rapidly adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic by deciding how to transform care delivery, despite limited training and resources, reports the first pan European qualitative study in eight countries.

Paramedics in primary care - how do they impact the workforce?

DPhil Programmes Policy & health systems Research methods & EBM

Interrupted or invigorated? Qualitative health research during the Covid-19 pandemic

COVID-19 Policy & health systems Research methods & EBM

Gemma Hughes and Sara Paparini from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences reflect on the work of the IRIHS group.

Weighing up the pros and cons - patients’ views and experiences of video consultations

COVID-19 Health Services Research Policy & health systems

Dr Gemma Hughes, Health Services Researcher in the IRIHS Team, writes on current research led by Dr Sara Shaw and funded by the Health Foundation.

From famine to feast? Staff experiences of video consulting in the NHS during the Covid-19 pandemic

COVID-19 Health Services Research Policy & health systems Staff stories

Dr Gemma Hughes and Dr Lucy Moore write about current research on video consulting, led by Dr Sara Shaw, with funding from the Health Foundation.