Research and Projects
This page provides more detail about the portfolio of PenCLAHRC projects. There are a variety of routes through which research questions become projects, but our adoption processes have the same three key aims:
- Conduct patient-focused research reflecting the needs of the public and the NHS
- Support evidence-based service change for the benefit of patients and the public
- Build capacity within the local health economy to generate and effectively use the results of research
In the pages below you can find out more information about many of our current and completed projects. You can filter content by PenCLAHRC's research themes, status, or by keywords.
PenCHORD - Pathway mapping of STEP 2-4 psychological therapies in the NEW Devon area
Theme: Evidence for Policy and Practice
Status: Complete
Working with a wide range of NHS mental health organisations based in the NEW Devon area (both providers and commissioners), this project aims to develop a pathway map of services to assist the policy making process. Read more
PenCHORD - Streamlining the bladder cancer pathway at RCHT
Theme: Evidence for Policy and Practice
Status: Live
We will build a simulation model of the muscle-invasive bladder cancer pathway at Royal Cornwall Hospital in order to identify bottlenecks, and test potential changes to the pathway to reduce the time from a patient’s referral to definitive treatment. Read more
PenCHORD - Optimising the location of outpatient services in Cornwall: Phase One
Theme: Evidence for Policy and Practice
Status: Complete
This project seeks to determine the optimum configuration for outpatient services across Cornwall. Read more
PenCHORD - Reducing A&E four hour breaches in Cornwall
Theme: Evidence for Policy and Practice
Status: Complete
Simulation modelling will be undertaken to determine optimum resource configurations that reduce the probability of four hour breaches at Royal Cornwall Hospital A & E Department. Read more
FRESH AIR International Research Programme
Theme: Healthy People, Healthy Environments
Status: Live
This study addresses the problem of chronic lung disease in resource poor settings. Read more
PenCHORD - SCN urgent care review: Modelling provision for stroke and cardiac services in the South West region
Theme: Evidence for Policy and Practice
Status: Complete
This modelling project, undertaken for the Strategic Clinical Network urgent care review, has examined the expected impact of centralising stroke and heart attack services in the mixed urban/rural communities of the South West. Read more
PenCHORD - Cornwall acute and community stroke bed capacity modelling
Theme: Evidence for Policy and Practice
Status: Complete
Can the capacity of the Cornwall acute/rehab stroke system be improved by ring-fencing beds? Read more
The use of Tranexamic Acid in Hip Fracture Surgery (HipFrac TXA)
Theme: Person-Centred Care
Status: Live
Does treatment with tranexamic acid (TXA) prior to operation improve the outcome for elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery? Read more
Improving the mental health of children and young people with long term conditions
Theme: Mental Health & Dementia
Status: Live
Systematic review evaluating the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of interventions aimed at improving the mental health of children and young people with long term physical health conditions and to explore the factors that may enhance, or limit, the beneficial delivery of such interventions. Read more
PDSAFE - Preventing falls among people with Parkinson's
Theme: Person-Centred Care
Status: Live
Is a novel, home-based physiotherapy programme effective and cost-effective, compared with usual care, on falls amongst people with Parkinson's? Read more
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Searching and Review Clinic
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Making Sense of Health Research...
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News
Launch of new website to mark one year of Health Service Modelling Associates Programme
04 July 2017
“With the HSMA programme, we have developed an exciting new way for
the NHS to...
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PenCHORD strengthens links to overseas research partners
28 June 2017
Following a successful bid in 2016, PenCHORD
(PenCLAHRC’s operational research group), has been awarded
additional funding...
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Prisoner mental health collaboration receives extension and funding boost
23 June 2017
A national collaboration supported by PenCLAHRC, investigating
ways to support prisoners with mental health problems both...
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Research Projects
Public involvement in suicide prevention
Theme: Mental Health & Dementia
A research programme examining a public health intervention
designed to help members of the public...
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PenCHORD: Modelling the optimal size of Derriford Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU)
Theme: Evidence for Policy and Practice
Providing modelling evidence of the optimal size for an expanded
Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU) at...
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