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EXPERTS II - How are patient and caregiver participation in health and social care shaped by
Our experiences of illness are often complex and require us to do work. This work can take the form of tasks that are delegated to us by health and social care providers. We may need to monitor, manage and record symptoms: take up different diets and...
Diagnosing streptococcal throat infections in adults and children in community pharmacies
This research aims to see if it is possible (feasible) to do a study of using a scoring system and taking throat swabs in patients with sore throat who are at home. Most people with sore throat do not benefit from taking antibiotics. Self-assessment ...
Prescription Medication Sharing: A mixed methods study
What do we know about this topic area? Prescription medication sharing means lending medication prescribed for you to someone else or borrowing medication that has been prescribed for someone else. Studies show that around 50% of adults have shared p...
Methylphenidate versus placebo for fatigue in advanced cancer (MePFAC)
The problem being addressed by this research proposal is "What is the clinical effectiveness of methylphenidate (MPH) in the treatment of cancer-related fatigue in patients receiving palliative care?"Objectives:1. To compare FACIT-F fatigue score in ...