Primary care and community

Active Projects

BATH-OUT-2 – An RCT of the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of bathing adaptations in the homes of older adults on health, safety and quality of life
CALM – An RCT of guided self-help cognitive behavioural therapy to reduce dental anxiety in children attending primary dental care
CASCADE - Case finding for depression in primary care

Completed Projects

ACE To Hear – A feasibility trial of delivering the Active Communication Education programme to unsuccessful new hearing-aid users
ACIBS - A trial to establish the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of acupuncture in primary care for irritable bowel syndrome.
BRIGHT – Brushing RemInder 4 Good oral HealTh: an RCT of a school and text-based programme to improve the oral health of young people living in deprived areas
CASPER – An RCT examining the effectiveness of Collaborative Care in Screen-Positive EldeRs
EVerT2 – An RCT of needling vs. nonsurgical debridement for the treatment of a Verruca
FIREFLI – An RCT to establish the effectiveness of safe and well visits by the Fire and Rescue Service in preventing falls and improving quality of life for people aged 70+
GYY – An RCT assessing the effectiveness of Gentle Years Yoga for older adults with multimorbidity, for improving health-related quality of life
HOT – An RCT of home oxygen therapy for patients with chronic heart failure
IMPACT-C19P – The impact of Covid-19 on the delivery and receipt of prison healthcare in England: a mixed methods study
PACT – a programme of six inter-linked studies to understand and improve the experience and safety of care for elderly patients during transitions from hospital to home
REEACT – The Randomised Evaluation of the Effectiveness and Acceptability of Computerised Therapy for people with depression
Sleep disturbance – Pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for non-respiratory sleep disturbances in children with neurodevelopmental disorders: a systematic review