This study aims to explore the current methods and initiatives being used to improve the environmental sustainability of health research, as well as considering the challenges and implications for their implementation.
RAND Europe conducted an observational study using longitudinal data collected by AIA Vitality on its AIA Vitality members (September 2013 – July 2022) to explore the impacts of types of physical activity and wellbeing engagement on health outcomes, with a particular focus on body-mass index (BMI) and mental health as measured by the Kessler Psychological Distress 10-item Scale (K10).
This report presents the findings from a study funded by the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health to identify and analyse alternatives to profit-maximising commercial models of cannabis supply for non-medical use. This report provides a detailed overview of the regulatory frameworks which have introduced such models and considers the available evidence on the consequences of their implementation.
Commissioned by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, this study aims to provide an overview of the pathogen surveillance space internationally and the stakeholders involved, as well as to understand the strengths and weaknesses of different current initiatives, the challenges of pathogen surveillance and how they have been addressed, and how data has been used to inform public health decision making.
This study assessed views, understanding and current practices of maternity professionals in relation to impacted foetal head at caesarean birth, with the aim of informing a standardized definition, clinical management approaches and training.
An early evaluation of the Children and Young People's Mental Health Trailblazer programme examines the development, implementation and early progress of the 25 mental health support teams created as the first step of the programme.
RAND Europe conducted preliminary research to understand to what extent recruitment and retention of people aged 50+ may be an issue in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area, what challenges this demographic experience, and what support is available. Unique to this area is the high rate of socioeconomic and health related inequalities, and also skills gaps in new growth sectors (e.g. technology) that may impact employment of people aged 50+.
An introduction to the PATH-SAFE programme evaluation, which outlines its background, aims, and risks. The evaluation will help delivery partners manage PATH-SAFE and assess its impact on foodborne pathogen and antimicrobial resistance surveillance.
This report summarises published scientific evidence on how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted key workers in healthcare, construction, education, transport and public services with work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
This report summarises and synthesises the evidence from the Health-led Trials, a large scale trial of Individual Placement and Support for people with moderate to mild mental and physical health conditions in primary care.
This booklet is for decision makers considering using technology in social care.
A literature review of academic and policy papers shows that increasing the transparency of the research and development costs of new medicines is much discussed. We find that advocates expect that transparency would lead to greater trust in the pharmaceutical industry and 'fairer' prices, but others fear it would discourage investment in R&D and impose administrative costs. Evidence to support either set of views is lacking, however.
Focusing on decision-making processes and implementation, this study evaluates how one example of a technology using home-based sensors with artificial intelligence capabilities was implemented in three case study sites across England.
This document is the first research report in the context of the experiment with a closed cannabis supply chain in the Netherlands. During this experiment, ten municipalities will test the sale of legally grown cannabis in so-called coffeeshops. The report includes results on cannabis consumption, the sale of cannabis from tolerated dispensaries (coffeeshops) and the illegal sale of hash and weed prior to the introduction of the experiment.
This study outlines the challenges associated with the adoption of automated technologies to conduct evidence reviews within the public health sector, and the potential solutions and actions that can be taken to mitigate these.
While there is a growing consensus that the COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected countries' economies and may exacerbate socio-political unrest, understanding the dynamics of this process remains challenging. Our research suggests that COVID-19 will significantly increase the risk of civil conflict in African countries. We estimate this effect will, in turn, have negative global economic repercussions via international trade losses.
This essay explores the emerging field of rapid evaluation in health and social care, drawing out the ways in which it is distinctive from or similar to other forms of applied research.
This study sought to examine the societal and economic burden of insomnia through a literature review, secondary database analyses and economic modelling. Findings indicate that the prevalence of chronic insomnia is approximately 8% and costs related to wellbeing loss and workplace productivity loss are in the billions.
Socioeconomic impact and societal burden of seasonal influenza, its impact on workforce productivity and provision of UK NHS services, and indirect economic costs (non-medical) due to labour-productivity losses. We undertook a literature review, a secondary database analysis, a public survey, NHS stakeholder interviews, and epidemiologic-economic modelling.
The events of 2022 underscore the continuous nature of change and the constant need for policy informed by evidence. Spotlight 2022-2023 highlights selected projects that we undertook in our 30th anniversary year to address some of today's most pressing policy issues.
This preliminary outcome assessment and future-proofing study of the 2017 European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) identifies priorities to inform improvements that can make the EU AMR Action Plan fit for the future.
This journal article describes the results of a qualitative study on the decision making process about and implementation of a home sensor technology with AI capabilities in English adult social care.
This report presents findings from a review commissioned by the Department for Work and Pensions to investigate how high-income OECD countries change State Pension age (SPa) and the variables considered when they changed the SPa.
This research aims to explore how large-scale healthcare evaluations can be conducted rapidly, in tight timescales and with appropriate stakeholder engagement, through an evaluation of COVID-19 home monitoring services.
This study drew on previous research into NHS hospitals taking over running general practices, and evaluated whether hospital-run practices affect patient satisfaction and attendance, including for patients with long-term conditions.
