SPCRN

Projects Complete to SPCRN Involvement



Project Title SPCRN Involvement Completed Chief Investigator

Developing strategies for effective self-management of anaphylaxis in adolescents: in depth qualitative study of adolescent and parental conceptions of risk, self-management and support needs

2010

Professor Aziz Sheikh, University of Edinburgh

PODOSA: Prevention of Obesity and Diabetes in South Asians

2010

Professor Raj Bhopal, University of Edinburgh

The feasability of using pedometers to increase physical activity in older women

2010

Professor Marion McMurdo,
University of Dundee

IID2: the second study in infectious intestinal diseases in the community - determining disease burden and calibrating national surveilance systems in the UK.

2010

Professor Sarah O'Brien,
University of Manchester

Do xanthine oxidase inhibitors regress left ventricular hypertrophy in diabetes?

2010

Dr Ben Szwejkowski
University of Dundee

Do xanthine oxidase inhibitors reduce left ventricular hypertrophy and endothelial dysfunction in normotensive patients with stable angina?

2010

Dr Sushma Rekhraji
University of Dundee

Domino-AD: Donepezil and Memantine in Moderate to Severe Alzheimer's disease

2010

Professor Robert Howard
King's College, University of London

Pilot study of a practice nurse supported psychological self-help intervention for patients with diabetes or coronary heart disease and co-morbid depression.

2010

Dr Margaret Maxwell, University of Stirling

POPPY: A multi-centre randomised controlled trial of a pelvin floor muscle training intervention for women with pelvic organ prolapse.

2010

Dr Suzanne Hagen, Glasgow Caledonian University

TIDE: Identification of Predictive Biomarkers of TZD-induced Fluid Retention/Oedoma.

2010

Dr John Petrie, University of Dundee

5P Study: The potential to improve primary prevention by using BNP as an indicator of silent "pan cardiac" target organ damage.

2010

Professor Allan Struthers, University of Dundee

Young adults 'choice and voice' in the Scottish and English NHS: A comparison of experiences and perceptions in different policy environments.

2010

Ellen Stewart, University of Edinburgh

A randomised controlled trial of the effect of exercise capacity in older patients with heart failure.

2010

Professor Marion McMurdo

The effect of spironolactone on exercise capacity in functionally impaired older people without heart failure: a double blind placebo controlled trial.

2010

Professor Marion McMurdoh

The Experiences of Health Services for the MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) and HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccines in Edinburgh.

2010

Professor Catriona Kennedy, Napier University

A comparative study of the construction and implementation of patient choice policies in the UK.

2010

Dr Stephen Peckham, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

A DNA resource for Lacunar (small vessel disease) Stroke.

Professor Hugh Markus, St George's University of London

Feasibility study for a randomised controlled trial of a complex behavioural intervention to reduce weight in obese adults with additional risk factors for chronic disease: The Aberdeen Behaviour Change (ABC) for Weight Loss Study.

2010

Dr Falko Sniehotta, University of Aberdeen

Managing asthma in school age children (MASCOT)

2010

Professor Warren Lenney, Keele University

MRC Chronic Pain

2010

Professor Christine Bond, University of Aberdeen

Cluster randmosied controlled trial of an educational intervention for healthcare professionals into the management of school aged children with hayfever.

2010

Ms Vicky Hamersley, University of Edinburgh

Multple Medically Unexplained Symptoms identification of patients in primary care and pilot of GP with special interest intervention - MSS.

2010


Dr Chris Burton, University of Edinburgh

PROactive: developing, validating and using patient reported outcome (PRO) tools investigating dimensions of physical activity that are judged by patients living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to be essential.

2010

Professor Thierry Troosters, Katholieke Universtiteit Leuvan (Local Investigator: Dr Hilary Pinnock)

Tha Glasgow Caregivers Cohort Study: A study on the impact of providing care to stroke survivors.

2010

Mrs Lynn Legg, University of Glasgow

The ongoing care of patients with cancer: what is the appropriate balance of cancer care between specialist and primary care?

2010

Ms Fiona Smith, University of Glasgow

A Breath of Fresh Air: Improving care and services for patients living and dying with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and their carers

2009

Dr Hilary Pinnock, University of Edinburgh

Effects of statins on asthma control and airway inflammation in smokers with asthma

2009

Professor Neil Thomson, University of Glasgow

A complex intervention to improve informed choice in PSA testing in Scottish Primary Care: Pilot Study

2009

Professor David Weller, University of Edinburgh

Identifying professional barriers and facilitators
to discussing future care and preferred place of death with patients who have advanced cancer

2009

Professor Scott Murray,
University of Edinburgh

The new GMS contract in primary care. The Impact of Governance and Incentives

2009

Dr Kate O'Donnell, General Practice and Primary Care, University of Glasgow

Assessing the validity of the PHQ-9, HADS and BDI-II in measuring severity of depression in a sample of primary care patients with a new episode of depression

2009

Professor Ian Reid, University of Aberdeen

Information for Choice: what people need, prefer and use.

2009

Professor Sally Wyke, University of Stirling

Mechanisms for the effect of acetylcysteine on renal function after exposure to radiographic contract material (NAC Study)

2009

Dr Michael Eddleston, University of Edinburgh

The assessment of vulnerability in public health nursing practice: a user-centred exploration, with a focus on the Lothian Child Concern Model.

2009

Dr Rhona Hogg, University of Edinburgh

Tobacco and alcohol use in people who have a learning disability: giving voice to their health promotion needs.

2009

Dr Susan Kerr, University of Glasgow



If you require further information on any of the studies below please contact Jill Sutherland, SPCRN Research & Database Administrator

Scottish School of Primary Care