Research interests
Michael's research interests include the optimal management of acute minor illness with a focus on antibiotic sparing strategies. He was the RCGP National Clinical Champion for Antimicrobial Stewardship 2012-15 and currently serves on the government advisory board for antibiotics (APRHAI). He is a member of NAMRIP, the University’s Network for Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Prevention strategic research group.
Other research interests include depression management, obesity, alcohol and liver disease.
Antibiotic resistance is a major public health threat. Tackling antibiotic overuse is a priority area for research.
Additional Research Project
EXCALIBUR
Treating Acute EXacerbation of COPD with Chinese HerbAL MedIcine to aid AntiBiotic Use Reduction
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Department(s)
Primary Care, Population Sciences and Medical Education
Affiliate Department(s)
Research project(s)
Many patients in primary care are being prescribed antibiotics to treat mild infections such as colds, earaches and sore throats. Many of these are viral rather than bacterial infections that get better on their own and which can be treated with self-care (such as rest, fluids and mild pain killers).
We want to find out if long term maintenance treatment for depression is effective.
We are looking to investigate the usefulness of antibiotics in this age group, it follows a European wide trial that was very similar for adults. Children will be provided antibiotic or placebo and keep a symptom diary for up to 28 days. They can opt to provide a throat swab, a blood sample and have a chest x-ray.
The COVID-19 pandemic is having an unprecedented impact on societies around the globe. New approaches to managing people with suspected COVID-19 in the community have been developed, including virtual hospital wards. This study is using data from patients admitted to a virtual hospital to identify baseline factors associated with an adverse prognosis.
This is a randomised controlled trial in which participants must be willing to use one of two intermittent catheterisation strategies which will be randomly allocated by computer.
Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (RUTIs), where patients experience more than three UTI episodes in a year, or two in 6 months, are common among women, affecting up to 800000 women in the UK annually.
Acute chest infections are common and antibiotics are often prescribed despite them having limited impact on the symptoms. Finding a safe and effective way to control the symptoms associated with a chest infection, particularly cough, could help reduce antibiotic use.
The overuse and misuse of antibiotics in primary care is an increasing national and global concern due to the increasing risk of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) (when bacteria becomes resistant to treatments leading to increased risks of illness lasting longer, increased symptom severity and even death).
We want to look at whether giving personal feedback to people being treated for depression might help them get better more quickly.
Developing a nurse-delivered behavioural intervention to support weight loss in obese adults
A primary care trial of a website based infection control intervention to modify influenza-like illness and respiratory infection transmission.
This is a retrospective cohort study to investigate the long-term effects of prolonged antibiotic consumption on health.
This is a survey about what people have done to try and prevent and treat Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic.
This is an update of an existing Cochrane systematic review of oral herbal medicines for osteoarthritis; focusing specifically on Rosa Canina fruit. The Cochrane review aims to evaluate the benefits and harms of R. Canina fruit for symptoms of osteoarthritis in adults.
Acute sinus infections are one of the commonest infections managed in primary care, Currently GPs prescribe antibiotics to most patients presenting with sinusitis, the highest of any of the common acute infections presenting in adults, at over 90%.
Professor Michael MoorePrimary Care and Population Sciences
Aldermoor Health Centre
Aldermoor Close
Southampton
SO16 5ST
Room Number: 9590 AHC/127/S2
Telephone:(023) 8059 1774
Email:mvm198@soton.ac.uk
