News archive for Health Services and Policy

Trial reveals evidence of long-term benefits for people with chronic neck pain

3 November 2015

A large scale investigation by researchers at the University of York found that the use of Alexander Technique or acupuncture can significantly relieve chronic neck pain. Read more.

Bologna conference presentation

18 October 2015

Hugh MacPherson, a senior research fellow within the department, recently visited Bologne to present a paper on the latest research on acupuncture for chronic pain and the relative benefits of treatment and placebo effects.

Multimedia research project

16 October 2015

The effectiveness of innovative multimedia presentations for recruiting children and young people to medical trials will be investigated in joint research between the University of York’s Department of Health Sciences and the Hull York Medical School. Read more.

Do all patients in the European Union have the same access to safe and effective healthcare?

23 March 2015

Researchers from Health Services and Policy have been involved in an EU funded project, the 'European Collaboration for Healthcare Optimisation' (ECHO). Read more.

RCN Foundation award funding to research nursing in care and nursing homes

20 May 2014

Nursing charity the RCN Foundation has awarded the University of York a grant of £20,000 to carry out research into care and nursing homes. Read more.

Major study into 24/7 care

2 April 2014

A major new study is to look at how providing more hospital services around the clock affects patient care - and how cost effective it is. Read more.

Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers, Delivering the Cavendish Review Conference

24 March 2014

See Professor Karen Spilsbury speak on the 30 May 2014 in Manchester.

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New study compares leg ulcer treatments

10 December 2013

A new study, conducted by researchers at the University of York, has found that compression stockings perform just as well as traditional bandages for the treatment of venous leg ulcers. Read more.

Copper bracelets and magnetic wrist straps fail to help rheumatoid arthritis, says York research

17 September 2013

Copper bracelets and magnet wrist straps have no real effect on pain, swelling, or disease progression in rheumatoid arthritis, according to new findings from a study conducted at the University of York. Read more.

Researchers recommend clearer national guidance on the role of community nursing assistants

16 June 2013

A pioneering study led by researchers from the University of York highlights the role and contribution of community nursing assistants and their potential impact on patient experience. Read more.

Study reveals pressure ulcer research uncertainties

8 May 2013

A new study involving researchers at the Department of Health Sciences has revealed substantial areas of doubt and uncertainty about the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. Read more.