Current Research Projects
The group has a number of current research projects. You can also view information on completed research projects.
Can Health Care Assistant training improve the relational care of older people? A development and feasibility study of a complex intervention
To understand the 'values-based' training needs of HCAs in maintaining the dignity of, and affording respectful care to, older patients in acute NHS settings.
T. Arthur, H. Wharrad, J. Maben, C. Nicholson, G. Barton, K. Cox, J. Schneider, C. Aldus, S. Sarre, M. Barker
Development and evaluation of a prototype for an online multimedia intervention to promote physical activity in children with type 1 diabetes
To finalise and test a prototype for an online intervention to promote physical activity in children aged 9-12 years with T1DM.
H. Blake, C. Glazebrook, T. Randell
Development and Implementation of Interactive Mobile E-learning Apps for European Nursing Education (DIMEANE)
The project focuses on the repurposing and evaluation of digital learning tools.
P. Navarro, E. Navarro, J. Sancho, S. Alamar
Development and testing of a mobile phone SMS-based intervention to increase knowledge about HIV and encourage uptake of HIV testing amongst African communities in Nottingham: A feasibility study
To explore the acceptability, feasibility and potential effectiveness of a mobile phone based text-messaging initiative for HIV prevention amongst African communities in Nottingham.
H. Blake, C. Evans
Evidence-based practice in a global context: building sustainable communities of practice
To develop systematic review protocols to address real healthcare issues relevant to Brazil and the UK.
H. Wharrad, C. Soares, F. Bath-Hextall, S. Timmons, D. de Almeida Lopes Monteiro da Cruz, L. Akiko Komura Hoga
Evaluation of the impact of care experience prior to undertaking NHS funded education and training
To evaluate the impact of care experience prior to undertaking NHS funded education and training, on pre-registration nursing students' skills, values and behaviours, and service users' experiences of care.
J. Lymn, S. Field-Richards, P. Callaghan, H. Spiby, S. Redsell, S. Andrew, P. Keeley, G. Stacey
HIV and Health at Work - the M1 corridor distribution project
This project will take the HIV awareness, prevention, testing and condom distribution work developed locally through African community, faith and football events into major distribution employers based on and around the M1 from Milton Keynes/Luton to Nottinghamshire/Derby.
J. Tillyard, J. Hand, J. Kisob, P. Mayes, A. Juma, E. Musa, T. Jones, C. Evans, H. Blake
Implementation of an online intervention to support health and wellbeing in NHS nurses and midwives
In response to UK public health agenda, we developed an online intervention to support health and wellbeing in NHS nurses and midwives. We aim to collaboratively implement this in practice, targeting 4,651 nurses and midwives at NUH Trust.
H. Blake, S. Knowles
Integrating Biobanking into an NHS hospital
To study how NHSB was set up, and how ethical issues were dealt with.
S. Timmons
Managing Memories: How digital tools mediate how we are remembered after death
To develop an informational RLO on the topic of posthumous digital remains.
H. Wharrad, J. Seymour, M. O Connor
SKIP Study: Supporting Kids with diabetes In Physical activity: feasibility of an online multimedia intervention to promote physical activity in children with type 1 diabetes (T1DM)
To establish the feasibility of an online intervention to promote physical activity in children aged 9-12 years with Type 1 Diabetes T1DM.
H. Blake, C. Glazebrook, P. Leighton, T. Randell, J.Greening, B. Guo, M. Wu
SKIP Study: Supporting Kids with diabetes In Physical activity: feasibility of a tailored technology-based health communications intervention for children with type 1 diabetes (T1DM)
To develop a technology-based health communications intervention to promote physical activity in children with T1DM.
H. Blake, C. Glazebrook, T. Randell
A Qualitative Systematic Review (Meta-Synthesis) of the Provision and Management of HIV Testing from a Health Professional Perspective
To explore and synthesise health professional’s views on, and experiences of, HIV testing.
C. Evans, J. McLuskey, M. Croston, F. Bath-Hextall, W. Stanton
Understanding the learning experiences of international doctoral nursing students: identifying best practice
To investigate the learning expectations and experiences of overseas doctoral nursing students in the UK.
C. Evans, K. Stevenson
Workplace health and wellbeing: online intervention to promote health and wellbeing in NHS nurses
To develop an online multimedia intervention to promote health and wellbeing in NHS nurses and midwives.
H. Blake, E. Gartshore, J. Cooper, S. Knowles