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ScHARR Masterclass #28: How can I involve patients and the public in literature reviews (and why would I want to)?

Patient and public involvement (PPI) is now a standard requirement in health and social care research. Dr Susan Baxter, a Senior Research Fellow, will offer practical suggestions on when, how, and why PPI should be used in literature reviews.

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New Publications from ScHARR for February 2023

ScHARR publishes over 400 new journal papers every year across our four sections - Public Health, Health Economics and Decision Science, Design, Trials and Statistics and Health Services Research.
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Professor Rebecca Palmer: Helping stroke survivors to talk

In the latest ScHARR Communicable Research podcast, Andy Tattersall talks to Professor Rebecca Palmer about her research and work with stroke survivors.

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Socioeconomic disparities in operation and survival rates for abdominal aortic aneurysm, new study finds

A new study from the University of Sheffield has found clear evidence of socioeconomic disparities in operation rates and survival after surgery for dangerous abdominal aortic aneurysm.
A reflection on 25 years of health research focussing (mainly) on evaluation of mental health treatments

The Inaugural Lecture of Professor Cindy Cooper

A reflection on 25 years of health research focussing (mainly) on the evaluation of mental health treatments.

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"Best Start in Life", Then What?

ScHARR Mini Master Class in Health Research - 'Best Start in Life', Then What?

Michelle Black is a research fellow and registrar in the final stages of an NIHR doctoral fellowship at ScHARR. Her research focuses on the relationship between child development and adolescent health, beyond the 'best start in life' period.

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GP numbers continue to fall, but the UK isn’t unique in losing family doctors

The proportion of GPs working full time in England has fallen compared with last year, according to the latest figures from NHS. Andrew Lee, Professor of Public Health at the University of Sheffield, examines what can be done to stem the tide.

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The School of Health and Related Research library.

New Publications from ScHARR for January 2023

ScHARR publishes over 400 new journal papers every year across our four sections - Public Health, Health Economics and Decision Science, Design, Trials and Statistics and Health Services Research.
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Gambling advertising restrictions could reduce harm

Researchers from the University of Sheffield explored the relationship between exposure to gambling advertising and attitudes, intentions and behaviours which may be associated with an increased risk of gambling related harms.