About
I am an epidemiologist/clinical trials methodologist with more than 25 years working in clinical and health services research. I have a particular interest in using routinely collected health and social care data to inform and evaluate health and care services for older adults, particularly those with frailty and dementia, and to use data to highlight and address health inequalities and differences in care.
Research
Research groups
Research interests
- Use of health and social care ‘big data’ to characterise older people’s service use and outcomes, especially for people living with frailty or dementia.
- Development and assessment of interventions to improve care and quality of life for older adults.
- Methodological expertise: epidemiology, clinical trials of medicines and devices, feasibility studies, patient and public involvement and engagement with health services research.
Current research
FLOWS - Developing a simulation model to predict workforce for supporting people living with frailty.
CATCH-NET - Understanding urgent care needs for older people in the Wessex region.
REACH-UP - A realist evaluation of the delivery of Hospital at Home care on carers.
Research projects
Completed projects
Publications
Teaching
Teaching interests:
- Clinical research design, particularly epidemiology and clinical trials
- Using routinely collected health and care datasets
- Evidence-based practice
- Patient and public involvement and engagement
Current responsibilities:
- Seminar Lead on BSc Nursing dissertation module
- MSc dissertation supervisor
Biography
Carole has more than 25 years experience working in health research. She is interested in the health and social care pathways and outcomes for older adults, especially for people living with frailty or dementia. Carole is passionate about the use of ‘big data’ to answer questions in this area, with the purpose of directly informing changes in services to benefit patients.
“Things get done only if the data we gather can inform and inspire those in a position to make a difference” – Mike Schmoker
Carole has extensive experience in the design, conduct and analysis of quantitative and mixed-methods clinical research studies, including epidemiological studies, clinical trials of medicines and devices, pharmacovigilance and health services research. She has worked in a variety of settings including for non-governmental organisations, charities, NHS and academia. All studies have involved patients and the public to inform the study design, particularly those aspects relating to participant involvement, and plans for dissemination.