Research Projects on Health and Care

Communicating research evidence to health and care governance boards
28 Sep 2021

A study of health and care board members in England found that boards engage with research evidence in various capacities when making decisions, but many expressed an appetite for improving the ways and extent to which research evidence is used at the board level.
Combatting psychological violence against women across the EU
23 Jul 2021

Commissioned by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE), researchers are conducting a study to help strengthen the institutional capacity of the EU and member states to combat psychological violence against women and coercive control.
Evaluating the Children and Young People's Mental Health Trailblazer programme
12 Jul 2021

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.
Supporting Your DNA, Your Say
08 Jul 2021

RAND Europe is providing support to the Your DNA, Your Say project in terms of design and implementation of the analysis of survey data and reporting results in scientific papers.
Exploring the variation across countries in access to faecal microbiota transplantation
25 Jun 2021

RAND Europe has been commissioned by Ferring Pharmaceuticals to undertake an independent study that will explore current practice and differences in the establishment, running and distribution of stool banks and in the availability of FMT to patients with recurrent C. difficile infection, across a sample of geographies.
Addressing challenges in care for patients with Clostridioides difficile infection
23 Jun 2021

RAND Europe has been commissioned by Ferring Pharmaceuticals to undertake an independent study that aims to identify and characterise the challenges in the care pathway for patients with C. difficile infection and consider key areas for improvement in the care patients receive.
Insights into the health and wellbeing of Canadian workers
04 Jun 2021

RAND Europe researchers analysed data from 70 Canadian organisations and 7,251 employees that participated in Wellness Report surveys on employee lifestyle, mental health and other areas of concern. The reports assess the associated impact these areas have on health and productivity.
Reviewing the work and health research landscape
28 May 2021

Researchers are examining landscape of funding for research on health and employment in the UK to help the Work and Health Unit (a joint unit between DHSC and the Department for Work and Pensions) in formulating future research strategies.
Supporting prioritisation and evaluation of mental health funding related to urgent and emergency care
30 Apr 2021

Researchers produced a guide to help local NHS systems and partnerships determine spending and planning priorities and then evaluate selected projects for mental health urgent and emergency care.
Evaluating the progress and impacts of the COG-UK consortium
16 Apr 2021

The COVID-19 Genomics UK (COG-UK) consortium has commissioned RAND Europe to evaluate its progress and impact, to provide learning and insights that should be relevant for future efforts to link genomics research with public health decision-making needs.
Liaison and Diversion services save money through reduced sentencing
12 Apr 2021

An evaluation of NHS England's Liaison and Diversion programme found that it successfully engages people with a broad range of vulnerabilities and halves their likelihood of receiving a custodial sentence.
Can workplace financial interventions support the mental health of young adults?
08 Mar 2021

Participation in workplace financial wellbeing interventions is associated with better mental health, particularly amongst certain subgroups of workers, according to survey data from healthiest workplace competitions.
Examining COVID-19 and intimate partner violence
08 Mar 2021

Researchers identified 27 practices that—to varying degrees—have ensured the continuity, accessibility and sustainability of support to women victims during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Understanding industry contributions to the fight against antimicrobial resistance
12 Feb 2021

The AMR Industry Alliance brings together over 100 biotechnology, diagnostic, generics and research-based biopharmaceutical companies and trade associations in the fight against AMR. RAND Europe has been commissioned by the AMR Industry Alliance to assess the progress of its members in contributing to tackling AMR.
Understanding the financial ecosystem surrounding the development of medicines
12 Feb 2021

To enable governments to make more informed policy decisions that optimise value for their citizens, while at the same time appropriately reimbursing innovators, researchers are exploring the evidence base on how medicines R&D is financed and how this may evolve in the future.
Evaluation design for multiple long-term health conditions programme
29 Jan 2021

Complex evaluations at multiple levels are gathering evidence for Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity on societal determinants of health such as housing, debt, racism and labour markets. The findings will inform policy to help those most at risk of developing long-term conditions.
Examining the use of Paediatric Early Warning Systems in the UK
25 Jan 2021

A diverse range of paediatric early warning (PEW) systems are commonly used across the UK, particularly in acute settings. A review of their use uncovered a growing interest amongst some healthcare decisionmakers in the potential of using a standardised system.
Diagnosis, treatment and management of central diabetes insipidus
15 Jan 2021

RAND Europe was commissioned by Ferring Pharmaceuticals to look at care pathways for patients with CDI. The research focuses on identifying the factors that influence the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with CDI, as well as areas to consider that may improve the quality of care that patients receive, and patient outcomes.
Reviewing the use and effectiveness of arts-based approaches for public engagement with research
11 Jan 2021

To raise awareness about a research topic, increase research impact, or help inform the research process and direction, taking an arts-based approach may help to engage the public.
How to help patients to access and use online services in primary health care
05 Jan 2021

Researchers are exploring the potential benefits and challenges associated with different models of digital facilitation for primary care, and will design a framework for future evaluations of the effectiveness of such interventions.