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Health Informatics

How can the intelligent use of information and technology to provide better care for patients and how can we use data to understand and impact the health of the population?

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Allocating scarce global health resources

How do you compare the value of treatments for different conditions? Sheffield researchers have developed an algorithm to inform global healthcare decisions that takes account of people’s preferences for different aspects of health.

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Good health comes at a cost: measuring and valuing health and quality of life

Professor Aki Tsuchiya is a Health Economist working between the School of Health and Related Research and the Department of Economics, and her work looks at how we value good health.

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Returning to work after Covid-19

For those working from home or on furlough during the pandemic, the lack of structure and routine has created a cause for concern over people’s mental health throughout lockdown.

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Helping to achieve positive changes in equality and diversity for all working in the NHS

Jeremy Dawson is a Professor of Health Management for the Sheffield Management School. His research aims to enhance the experiences of black and minority ethnic (BAME) staff within England’s National Health Service.

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