We’re looking to improve the experience of older adults (65+) in the Emergency Department (ED) in Oxfordshire. We want to understand how older people, their carers, and families experience the ED and what could make it better. We have compiled a short, 5-minute online survey to help us understand ... READ MORE
Opportunities for patients and the public
Volunteers needed for home blood pressure monitoring study
We are looking for healthy volunteers, aged 60 years and over, to take part in our study. You need to have a smartphone, have good Wi-Fi or mobile phone network coverage at home and live in Oxfordshire. You will not be able to join if your blood pressure is very high. However, you may join if you ... READ MORE
Delirium in dementia and its impact on people with dementia, caregivers, and healthcare services
Delirium is a serious and sudden condition that causes confusion and a change in a person’s mental state. People with dementia are at high risk of getting delirium. This research aims to understand the risk factors of delirium, how common delirium is, and the impact on health for people with ... READ MORE
Identifying healthcare decisions taken by people living with chronic kidney disease
Helen Dakin and Frederick McElwee, researchers at the Health Economics Research Centre (HERC), part of Oxford Population Health, are researching how decisions about healthcare interventions are influenced by other healthcare decisions. One focus of the study is on medicines to lower cholesterol for ... READ MORE
Join the Million Women Study Advisory Committee
The Million Women Study is one of the largest studies of women’s health in the world. Over 1.3 million UK women were recruited into the study between 1996 and 2001 and have been followed for health outcomes ever since. The study was initially set up to provide reliable information on the risks ... READ MORE
Inclusive research practice methods
We are aiming to make the methods we use in our research more inclusive. This means going through the different research methods we use to work out which aspects of research recruitment and techniques currently prevent people from diverse backgrounds taking part. We would like to consult with a ... READ MORE
Are you interested in joining a PPI group to help with COVID-19 studies?
COVID-19 studies have different areas of focus and sometimes you may need to have particular experience. ... READ MORE