Prosiectau a Gwblhawyd

Ymchwilwyr Bebbington E, Lawson J, Nafees S, Robinson C & Poole, R

Ariannwyd gan BCUHB Research and Development

Dechreuwyd 2018

Gorffen 2019

Background The widespread use of drugs in prisons leads to avoidable deaths, poorer health and a poor living environment. The contribution of psychoactive prescription drugs to this problem has received little attention in prison policy or at individual prescriber level. Aims To determine the extent of unsafe and inappropriate prescribing of psychoactive medications in one […]

Ymchwilwyr Krayer, A. & Robinson C

Ariannwyd gan The Welsh Government, Offender Health Policy

Dechreuwyd 2016

Gorffen 2017

Lawrlwytho dogfen

We explored the experiences of people involved in developing the Mental Health Crisis Care Concordat implementation plans across Wales in this early and brief evaluation. The aim was to identify opportunities and gaps that have emerged and to provide learning to inform the rollout of the MHCCC.

Ymchwilwyr Orrell, A, Huxley, P & Krayer, A

Ariannwyd gan Health and Care Research Wales

Dechreuwyd 2016

Gorffen 2018

Implementation of the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act (2014) (SSWWA) in 2016 required Local Authorities to provide integrated health and social care services for older people with high support needs. The aim of this mixed methods research study was to assess inter and intra-organisation collaboration in delivering care to older people with high support […]

Ymchwilwyr Fraser, D. Philips, A. Topley, N. Chess, J. Noyes, J Robinson, C.A.,

Ariannwyd gan National Institute for Social Care and Health Research (NISCHR)

Dechreuwyd 2015

Gorffen 2018

Ymchwilwyr Poole, R, Danivas, V, Krishna, M, Robinson, C., Sharma, V. & Majige, S

Ariannwyd gan Tropical Health Education Trust

Dechreuwyd 2015

Gorffen 2017

Ymchwilwyr Krayer A, Bangor University & Kelly S, National Association for People Abused in Childhood, NAPAC

Ariannwyd gan Strategic Insight Programme

Dechreuwyd 2015

Gorffen 2015

This was a Strategic Insight Programme (SIP) visiting grant, which enabled me to explore the work of a third sector organisation supporting people who experienced sexual abuse in childhood. We jointly developed a set of research priorities in a number of workshops with people who experienced sexual abuse in childhood and professionals.

Ymchwilwyr Gabbay M B, Ring A, Byng R, Anderson P, Taylor R S, Matthews C, Harris T, Berry V, Byrne P, Carter E, Clarke P, Cocking L, Edwards S, Emsley R, Fornasiero M, Frith L, Harris S, Huxley P, Jones S, Kinderman P, King M, Kosnes L, Marshall D, Mercer D, May C, Nolan D, Phillips C, Rawcliffe T, Sardani A V, Shaw E, Thompson S, Vickery J, Wainman B & Warner M.

Ariannwyd gan NIHR

Dechreuwyd 2015

Gorffen 2017

Background Depression and debt are common in the UK. Debt Counselling for Depression in Primary Care: an adaptive randomised controlled pilot trial (DeCoDer) aimed to assess the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the addition of a primary care debt counselling advice service to usual care for patients with depression and debt. However, the study was […]

Ymchwilwyr Ahmed N, John, A, Islam S, Jones R, Anderson P, Davies C, Khanom A, Harris, S, Huxley P

Ariannwyd gan NISCHR, Wales. Extended work with SAIL database to 2019

Dechreuwyd 2014

Gorffen 2016

Introduction: Self-harm is a strong predictor for suicide. Risks for repeat behaviour are heightened in the aftermath of an index episode. There is no consensus on the most effective type of intervention to reduce repetition. Treatment options for patients who do not require secondary mental health services include no support, discharge to general practitioner or […]

Ymchwilwyr Raveesh, BN Poole, R. Robinson, C.A. Lepping, P.

Ariannwyd gan British Council

Dechreuwyd 2014

Gorffen 2015

Ymchwilwyr Huxley, P., Chan, K., Chiu, M., Ma, Y., Gaze, S., Evans, S

Ariannwyd gan ESRC

Dechreuwyd 2013

Gorffen 2016

Introduction: China’s future major health problem will be the management of chronic diseases – of which mental health is a major one. An instrument is needed to measure mental health inclusion outcomes for mental health services in Hong Kong and mainland China as they strive to promote a more inclusive society for their citizens and […]

Ymchwilwyr Krayer, A., Robinson, C.A., Poole, R., Jones, B., Isaacs, M., Foulkes, T. & Lacy, F

Ariannwyd gan National Institute for Social Care and Health Research (NISCHR)

Dechreuwyd 2013

Gorffen 2018

Lawrlwytho dogfen

Behaviours targeted by the anti-social behaviour legislation can be a sign of mental health problems and police officers are in the difficult position of having to decide to be either guided by civil law, criminal law or take the mental health route This study explored challenges to working across professional, organisational and policy boundaries at […]

Ymchwilwyr Sarah Bent, Jane Wild, John Day, Seren Roberts, Professor Bob Woods

Ariannwyd gan Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Research and Development Department Service Support Costs

Dechreuwyd 2013

Gorffen 2013

Lawrlwytho dogfen

SUMMARY Despite hearing aids being provided by the NHS, 20-25% of people identified as needing them do not use them regularly (1), this results in a negative impact on the individual, carers and families (2) and the inefficient use of resources. It is approximated that £2million annually is wasted, using figures from AQP and the […]

Ymchwilwyr Ahmed N, John A, Islam, S, Jones R, Anderson P, Davies C, Khanom A, Harris S, Huxley P

Ariannwyd gan NISCHR

Dechreuwyd 2012

Gorffen 2015

Introduction: Self-harm is a strong predictor for suicide. Risks for repeat behaviour are heightened in the aftermath of an index episode. There is no consensus on the most effective type of intervention to reduce repetition. Treatment options for patients who do not require secondary mental health services include no support, discharge to general practitioner or […]

Ymchwilwyr Seddon D, Krayer A, Robinson C.A, Gwilym H, McKeown G, Hodrien C

Ariannwyd gan National Institute for Social Care and Health Research

Dechreuwyd 2012

Gorffen 2013

Lawrlwytho dogfen

Not enough is yet known about the needs of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Sexual abuse is hidden and the distress and shame that survivors often feel prevents many from seeking help. Although there is a plethora of research relating to the effects of childhood sexual abuse and a growing appreciation of the effects […]

Ymchwilwyr Robinson C.A, Pithouse A, Phillips, J

Ariannwyd gan National Institute for Social Care and Health Research (NISCHR)

Dechreuwyd 2012

Gorffen 2015

Ymchwilwyr Krayer, A. & Jones, B,

Ariannwyd gan Strategic Insight Programme

Dechreuwyd 2012

Gorffen 2012

This was a Strategic Insight Programme (SIP) visiting grant, which enabled me to understand the role and concerns of a police force when working with people who have experienced  mental health problems. I developed a grant applications with police and third sector partners based on my visits. This is the anti-social behaviour project funded by […]

Ymchwilwyr Krayer A, Robinson CA, Poole R & Wolfendale C

Ariannwyd gan National Institute for Social Care and Health Research

Dechreuwyd 2011

Gorffen 2012

Lawrlwytho dogfen

The overall aim of the research was to inform the development of the co-occurring mental health and substance misuse agenda by exploring perceptions around stigma and social exclusion from the perspectives of statutory and third sector organisations and people with mental health and substance misuse problems.

Ymchwilwyr Robinson C.A & Poole R

Ariannwyd gan National Institute for Social Care and Health Research (NISCHR)

Dechreuwyd 2011

Gorffen 2013

Ymchwilwyr Seddon D & Robinson C.A

Ariannwyd gan Funded by consortia led by Gwent Local Authority

Dechreuwyd 2011

Gorffen 2012

Ymchwilwyr Seren Roberts (CI) and Jois Bailey (Co-I)

Ariannwyd gan Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Research and Development Department

Dechreuwyd 2011

Gorffen 2013

Lawrlwytho dogfen

People with severe and enduring mental illness have an increased risk of obesity, developing metabolic syndrome and diabetes, attributed mainly to lifestyle issues. Interventions that target lifestyle have been tried and tested to offset some of these risk with mixed results. Exercise is an important part of keeping healthy and facilitating activity to help maintain […]

Ymchwilwyr Bailey J, Poole R, Zinovieff F, Robinson C.A, Parry O, Tocque K, Kennedy L

Ariannwyd gan Alcohol Concern Cymru

Dechreuwyd 2010

Gorffen 2011

Lawrlwytho dogfen

Key findings It is well established that the price and affordability of alcohol is the key determinant of the overall level of consumption amongst all groups in the general population. This is the strongest finding in the international literature. Most of the evidence on the impact of price changes on alcohol consumption is based upon […]

Ymchwilwyr Poole R, Robinson CA, Bailey J, Shelton C, Ruben S

Ariannwyd gan Welsh Assembly Government

Dechreuwyd 2010

Gorffen 2011

Lawrlwytho dogfen

The study used records in six Coroners’ jurisdictions in Wales as the primary source of data.  The participating jurisdictions covered urban and rural environments within North, South and Mid-Wales. Our sample includes former residents of the catchment area of five of the current Welsh Health Boards. The study examined deaths that were reported in 2008. […]

Ymchwilwyr Helen Lewis and Seren Roberts

Ariannwyd gan Wales Mental Health in Primary Care Network

Dechreuwyd 2010

Gorffen 2010

SUMMARY Mental disorders are a significant disease burden and often interwoven with other chronic diseases., In recent years there has been a shift to ensuring more and more mental health care provision through primary care with the emphasis on managing mental health needs and delivering as much mental health care as possible within the primary […]

Ymchwilwyr Robinson CA, Poole R, Slegg G, Ruben S, Bailey J

Ariannwyd gan Welsh Assmebly Government

Dechreuwyd 2009

Gorffen 2009

Lawrlwytho dogfen

This exploratory study was carried out in two Coroner Districts using data routinely collected as part of the process of investigating deaths reported to coroners. The main aims of this study are to: Establish methods to identify deaths where harmful use or alcohol dependence is relevant (but not necessarily formally attributed as the main or […]

Ymchwilwyr Seddon D, Robinson CA, Woods B & Tommis Y

Ariannwyd gan Wales Office of Research and Development for Health and Social Care

Dechreuwyd 2008

Gorffen 2010

Lawrlwytho dogfen

This report presents key findings from a recent study looking at the implementation of Unified Assessment (UA) from key stakeholder perspectives, including, older people, their carers and staff working in health and social care organizations. The work was funded by the Wales Office of Research and Development for Health and Social Care. This research was […]

Ymchwilwyr Iphofen R & Robinson C.A

Ariannwyd gan Consortia of Local Authorities in Midland and South and South East England

Dechreuwyd 2008

Gorffen 2009

Ymchwilwyr Seren Roberts (CI) and Jois Bailey (Co-I)

Ariannwyd gan North Wales Research Committee

Dechreuwyd 2007

Gorffen 2009

It is well recognised that people with severe mental illnesses (SMI) such as schizophrenia have a poorer health state than the general population with increased mortality and morbidity rates. Social and lifestyle factors along with long-term antipsychotic medications are reported to contribute to this health inequality. A variety of behavioural lifestyle and healthy living interventions […]

Ymchwilwyr Seren Roberts

Dechreuwyd 2006

Gorffen 2013

Antipsychotic medication is the most common treatment for schizophrenia. People with schizophrenia have a higher mortality rate than the general public and have higher rates of cardio vascular disease, obesity and diabetes. There is growing concern that antipsychotics are associated with these health risks with as many as 50% of patients gaining substantial body weight […]

Ymchwilwyr Bedson, E., Bell, D., Carr, D., Carter, B., Hughes, D., Jorgensen, A., Lewis, H., Lloyd, K., McCaddon, A., Moat, S., Pink, J., Pirmohamed, M., Roberts, S., Russell, I., Sylvestre, Y., Tranter, R., Whitaker, R., Wilkinson, C., & Williams, N

Ariannwyd gan NIHR Health Technology Assessment Programme

Dechreuwyd 2006

Gorffen 2011

Background: Folate deficiency is associated with depression. Despite the biological plausibility of a causal link, the evidence that adding folate enhances antidepressant treatment is weak. Objectives: (1) Estimate the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of folic acid as adjunct to antidepressant medication (ADM). (2) Explore whether baseline folate and homocysteine predict response to treatment. (3) Investigate whether […]

Ymchwilwyr Paisley C, Robinson C.A, Davies D

Ariannwyd gan Welsh Assembly Government, Health Promotion Division

Dechreuwyd 2005

Gorffen 2006

Ymchwilwyr Keith Lloyd et al

Ariannwyd gan Welsh Assembly Government

Dechreuwyd 2005

Gorffen 2008

MHRN-C was an all Wales Network funded by the National Institute for Social Care and Health Research (NISCHR) for mental health research to: (i) improve the co-ordination of research in a Wales Assembly Government and NHS priority area; (ii) improve service user participation; (iii) maintain and enhance the quality of research; (iv) improve the integration […]

Ymchwilwyr Robinson C.A, Seddon D, Krayer A, Tommis Y, Roberts A, Gray B

Ariannwyd gan The Big Lottery Fund

Dechreuwyd 2004

Gorffen 2010

Lawrlwytho dogfen

Policy and practice guidance advocates the involvement of carers who look after someone with mental health problems in care decisions and treatments. However, research suggests that carers are still experiencing social and personal exclusion and often feel ignored by services (e.g., Askey, et al., 2009; Lyons et al., 2009; Pinfold & Corry, 2003). Thus, the […]