Methodological Innovation

This theme implements methodological innovations – novel ways of carrying out research – to improve the way in which we work, for the benefit of patients, the public and the NHS. By addressing known methodological limitations in the way applied health research is currently carried out, this theme works to develop and test novel methods to enhance the efficiency, timeliness and usefulness of applied health research.

Watch a short film introducing the CLAHRC research theme featuring Theme Lead Professor Jan Van der Meulen

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Meet The Team

Dr Antonio Rojas-Garcia

Research Associate

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Professor Jan van der Meulen

Theme Lead: Methodological Innovation Principal Investigator: Using linked data to describe care for long-term conditions

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Andrew Hutchings

Researcher: Linkage of data to enable research relevant to complex pathways through complex systems

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Publications

Socio-economic inequalities in life expectancy of older adults with and without multimorbidity: a record linkage study of 1.1 million people in England

Agreement between retrospectively and contemporaneously collected patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in hip and knee replacement patients.

Feasibility of collecting and assessing patient-reported outcomes for emergency admissions: laparotomy for gastrointestinal conditions

Comorbidities and the referral pathway to access joint replacement surgery: an exploratory qualitative study

Impact of comorbid conditions on outcomes of hip and knee replacement surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Agreement between retrospectively and contemporaneously collected patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in hip and knee replacement patients

Opportunistic pulse checks in primary care to improve recognition of atrial fibrillation: a retrospective analysis of electronic patient records

Impact of interventions to prevent diabetes in England: a simulation model

Lancet Commission: Stem cells and regenerative medicine

Impact and experiences of delayed discharge: A mixed-studies systematic review

National Population-Based Study Comparing Treatment-Related Toxicity in Men Who Received Intensity Modulated Versus 3-Dimensional Conformal Radical Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Hospital Quality Factors Influencing the Mobility of Patients for Radical Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy: A National Population-Based Study

Development, implementation and evaluation of a tool for forecasting short term demand for beds in an intensive care unit

Service evaluation of the implementation of a digitally-enabled care pathway for the recognition and management of acute kidney injury

Determinants of Patient Mobility for Prostate Cancer Surgery: A Population-based Study of Choice and Competition

Selection by a panel of clinicians and family representatives of important early morbidities associated with paediatric cardiac surgery suitable for routine monitoring using the nominal group technique and a robust voting process

Combining qualitative and quantitative operational research methods to inform quality improvement in pathways that span multiple settings

The use of evidence in English local public health decision-making: a systematic scoping review

A systematic literature review of operational research methods for modelling patient flow and outcomes within community healthcare and other settings

‘It’s good to be able to talk’: An exploration of the complexities of participant and researcher relationships when conducting sensitive research

News

New research and short film highlights benefits to patient care of mobile APP

Breaking down the barriers to research

The impact of comorbidities on referral to and outcomes of hip and knee replacement surgery

From theoretically informed to theoretically informative improvement research

Complications following hip or knee surgery are more likely for people with long-term illness, but benefits are still worthwhile

Capturing the views of patients in emergency care

Clinicians and research leaders’ views on barriers to involving children and families in research

Evaluating a digitally-enabled care pathway for Acute Kidney Injury

Being a Clinical Academic… reflections from CLAHRC HEE NCEL Fellow Imogen Skene

Beyond searching- supporting NHS colleagues to contribute to systematic reviews

Evidence in public health decision-making – its creators and users need to come together

Better data to improve health and wellbeing

CLAHRC PhD student Ryan Palmer enjoys success at the Health Services Research UK conference

Helping the NHS visualise complex referral data

Podcast – A call for increased paediatric palliative care research: Identifying barriers

Trends in evidence use in public health decision-making