Health Improvement, Protection and Services Research Committee – 2021 projects

Projects approved for funding in 2021

 
Code Title Organisation Lead PI Funding Amount Abstract Final Summary
HIPS/21/01 Supporting people with musculoskeletal disorders in Scotland to remain in work: adapting the Making it Work™ intervention developed for people with inflammatory arthritis in Canada. University of Aberdeen Professor Gary J Macfarlane & Dr LaKrista Morton £232,840 HIPS/21/01 Abstract Project Active
HIPS/21/02 Improving ethnic diversity in trials: helping trial teams recruit and retain the ethnic groups essential for results with community-wide relevance and applicability. University of Aberdeen Professor Shaun Treweek £188,146 HIPS/21/02 Abstract HIPS/21/02 Report
HIPS/21/03 Physical rehabilitation to improve function and mobility in people after stroke: Update and expansion
of Cochrane systematic review (SPRUCE).
Glasgow Caledonian University Dr Alex Pollock £182,270 HIPS/21/03 Abstract Project Active
HIPS/21/13 Development and validation of a patient-reported measure (PRM) of treatment burden in stroke. University of Glasgow Dr Katie Gallacher £233,357 HIPS/21/13 Abstract Project Active
HIPS/21/20 Using foil for drug administration: exploring the views and experience of people who use drugs. University of the West of Scotland Dr Karen Dunleavy £185,819 HIPS/21/13 Abstract Project Active
HIPS/21/25 Improving Patient Safety During A Pandemic: Using Patient And Professional Experience To Improve Patient Safety-Netting In Remote Consultations. University of Glasgow Dr Sara Macdonald £292,266 HIPS/21/25 Abstract Project Active
HIPS/21/31 Evaluating Public Health Interventions Using Non-Randomised Study Designs: Thrombectomy Service And Police Carriage Of Naloxone. University of Glasgow Professor Jim Lewsey £288,749 HIPS/21/31 Abstract Project Active
HIPS/21/32 Partnership Project With Disadvantaged Communities To Design And Test A Novel Evidence-Informed And Community-Based Intervention To Address And Promote Healthy Weight And Wellbeing. University of Stirling Dr Julie Cowie £299,890 HIPS/21/32 Abstract Project Active
HIPS/21/48 Severe Mental Illness And Receipt Of Acute Cardiac Care And Mortality Following Myocardial Infarction. University of Edinburgh Dr Caroline Jackson £298,721 HIPS/21/48 Abstract Project Active
HIPS/21/49 Delivering A Planning Card To Reduce Drop-Off In Breastfeeding: A Feasibility Study. University of Stirling Dr David Comerford £128,899 HIPS/21/49 Abstract Project Active
HIPS/21/54 Understanding Mental Health And Substance Use Service Utilisation By People Released From Prison: A Mixed-Methods Study. University of Stirling Dr Catriona Connell/Professor Kate Hunt £299,595 HIPS/21/54 Abstract Project Active
HIPS/21/55 The Impact Of Primary Care Led, FIT-Based, Triage Of New Onset Colorectal Symptoms On Diagnostic Service Demand And The Diagnosis Of Colorectal Cancer. University of Dundee Dr Craig Mowat £111,283 HIPS/21/55 Abstract Project Active
HIPS/21/60 Supporting People In Recovery From Problematic Alcohol And Drug Use To Cut Down Or Stop Smoking: Development And Feasibility Testing Of A Tobacco Harm Reduction Intervention. University of Edinburgh Dr Fiona Dobbie £297,776 HIPS/21/60 Abstract Project Active
HIPS/21/61 PANACHE – A Pilot randomised trial comparing two forms of Absorbable versus Non-Absorbable sutures for Carpal tunnel Hand surgEry. University of Edinburgh Mr Luca Lancerotto £303,760 HIPS/21/61 Abstract Project Active
HIPS/21/63 Using National Whole-Genome Sequence Data To Inform Epidemiological Models Of COVID-19 Variant Emergence And Outbreak Risks In Scotland. Public Health Scotland Dr Alison Smith-Palmer £289,772 HIPS/21/63 Abstract Project Active
HIPS/21/71 Spatial And Network Analysis Of SARS-Cov-2 Sequences To Inform COVID-19 Control In Scotland. University of Edinburgh Professor Rowland Kao £299,037 HIPS/21/71 Abstract Project Active