Best NIHR Podcasts (2025)

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What is the impact of a gradual reduction of antipsychotics? 23:36

1d ago23:36

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Antipsychotic medicines reduce the risk of psychotic episodes – and they are recommended for long-term use by people with schizophrenia or recurrent psychosis. But the medicines can have such unpleasant side effects that people prescribed these drugs may want to reduce or to stop them. In this podcast, Helen Saul, Editor in Chief of NIHR Evidence, …

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S3 Ep2: Dr Angela Kerrigan: the SRL role was the opportunity for me to pull it all together. 45:57

10d ago45:57

45:57

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-angela-kerrigan-b08a1440/By Dr Andrew Finney

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S3 Ep2: Series 3 Trailer: Introducing new series summariser Prof Roxanne Crosby-Nwaobi 8:34

23d ago8:34

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By Dr Andrew Finney

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S3 Ep1: BONUS EPISODE Dr Joanne Cooper: I want British nursing to be known as the 'top' nursing in the world! 55:26

1M ago55:26

55:26

https://blogs.nottingham.ac.uk/healthsciences/2021/11/05/30-at-30-joanne-cooper-a-clinical-career-journey/By Dr Andrew Finney

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Local green spaces are linked with better mental health 9:41

2M ago9:41

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Green and blue spaces could improve mental health through the opportunities they provide to socialise and exercise; it could also be that these spaces improve air quality. But other factors, such as wealth, may explain this difference. In this podcast, Helen Saul, Editor in Chief of NIHR Evidence, speaks with Sarah Rogers, Professor of Health Infor…

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S2 Ep9: Dr Helen Janiszewski: We are seeing more midwives wanting to embark on a clinical academic career. 45:24

5M ago45:24

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Todays episode was sponsored by Judi Thorley Solutions Ltd. For details of health training programmes contact judi.thorley@ntlworld.com @Hejaniszewski https://uk.linkedin.com/in/helen-janiszewski-0730b8279 https://www.aminer.org/profile/helen-janiszewski/65c785708a47b621f754d334 https://www.nursingtimes.net/archive/everything-you-do-and-say-has-an-…

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S2 Ep8: Prof Roxanne Crosby-Nwaobi: ... you are the wrong colour and wrong gender to succeed. 57:46

6M ago57:46

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Roxanne's research peper via research gate. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Roxanne-Crosby-NwaobiBy Dr Andrew Finney

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S2 Ep7: Dr Rosalynn Austin: I want to help people to see that there isn't a highway to this journey. 51:44

6M ago51:44

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https://www.uis.no/en/profile/rosalynn-austin https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwJwd5V66ajsxHr4olNtCOABy Dr Andrew Finney

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S2 Ep6: Dr Siobhan Stynes: You're trying to be master of both worlds but feel you're not achieving that. 49:07

7M ago49:07

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Stynes, Siobhan; Foster, Nadine; O'Dowd, John; Ostelo, Raymond; Konstantinou, Kika. . 'Predictors of outcome following an epidural steroid injection for disc-related sciatica: a Delphi consensus study.'. European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of th…

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S2 Ep5: Dr Ada Hui: What are the different challenges and what can we do to help you to overcome them? 46:57

7M ago46:57

46:57

Ogunbode C, Cooper L, Prosser A, Kirkcaldy H and Hui A (2023) It was the best of times; it was the worst of times-Health and wellbeing in Nottingham during the 2022 heatwave University of Nottingham, Nottingham Hui A (2023) Diversity, identity and belonging, in: Gamble C and Brennan G [Eds.] Working with serious mental illness [Third Edition] Elsev…

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S2 Ep4: Dr Leanne Atkin: "To move the profession forward, we need an evidence-base and that evidence-base should come from nurses! 49:21

8M ago49:21

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Learn a little more about Leanne here: https://blogs.hud.ac.uk/academics/2020/june/it-is-ok-not-to-be-ok-dr-leanne-atkin/ https://societyoftissueviability.org/person/leanne-atkin/ https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/authors/leanne-atkin/ https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/authors/leanne-atkin/…

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S2 Ep3: Prof Patricia Davidson: You can be a university drop-out and still a Vice Chancellor!! 48:51

8M ago48:51

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See other podcasts and media undertaken by Trish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0TblLQIBPM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0TblLQIBPM https://hedx.com.au/podcast-hedx-episode-34/By Dr Andrew Finney

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S2 Ep2: Dr Oladayo Bifarin: 'You've got to be comfortable being uncomfortable' 50:58

9M ago50:58

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Bifarin O, Michael K, Claudette K. 2024. Care Planning Karen W, Mick M. Essentials of Mental Health Nursing Sage Publications Limited. United Kingdom 9781529733037 Publisher Url Bifarin O, Collier‐Sewell F, Smith G, Moriarty J, Shephard H, Andrews L, Pearson S, Kasperska M. 2024. Standards of proficiency for registered nurses—To what end? A critica…

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S2 Ep1: Series 2 trailer... The Clinical Academic Series 13:21

9M ago13:21

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In series 2 we'll focus on the Clinical Academic, how does the role vary from nurse to nurse, how is it funded, how does it work? We may even bring in an AHP to compare disciplines. Oh and we'll also throw in the occasional BONUS episode!!By Dr Andrew Finney

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Improving leadership in surgery 23:28

12M ago23:28

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The NHS is paying increasing attention to leadership within clinical teams. Leadership training can be delivered in different ways, for example, to the team leader alone or to all team members. However, it is not clear which approaches work best. Researchers looked at leadership training for surgeons, and asked what makes training effective. In thi…

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S1 Ep12: Prof Jane Coad: I was prepared to take a risk, and go for other things! 47:52

1y ago47:52

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https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/healthsciences/people/jane.coadBy Dr Andrew Finney

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S1 Ep11: Prof Ruth Endacott: I was probably hard work for my poor supervisors! 52:16

1y ago52:16

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https://www.nihr.ac.uk/people/endacott-ruth/27906 Bates S & Endacott R (2023) 'Building critical care nursing research capacity' Intensive and Critical Care Nursing 79, 103531-103531 , DOI Ede J, Clarete M, Taylor I, Taylor C, Kent B, Watkinson P & Endacott R (2023) 'Patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) in research: The G…

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10 years of the NIHR Leicester EXCEED Study 16:29

1y ago16:29

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Professor Martin Tobin and Dr Catherine John talk to Professor Turi King about the first 10 years of the NIHR Leicester EXCEED Study, from its original aims through to the research questions its data is helping to answer today. EXCEED (Extended Cohort for E-health, Environment and DNA) is a longitudinal health study that looks at the causes of long…

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S1 Ep10: Prof Parveen Ali: Being a successful person is not easy... being a successful woman is even more difficult. 49:20

1y ago49:20

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Books (2023) Gender-Based Violence: A Comprehensive Guide. Springer International Publishing. Ali P (2019) Preface. Edited books Hinsliff-Smith K, McGarry J & Ali P (Eds.) (2022) Arts Based Health Care Research: A Multidisciplinary Perspective. Springer International Publishing. Ali P & McGarry J (Ed.) (2020) Domestic Violence in Health Contexts: A…

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S1 Ep9: Prof Pauline Walsh: (BONUS EPISODE) Nurse leaders have got to be behind the vision to improve the clinical academic career prospects for nursing. 42:18

1y ago42:18

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Pauline's academic profile. https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/vice-chancellorsoffice/provice-chancellorsanddeans/executivedeanofhealth/By Dr Andrew Finney

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S1 Ep8: Prof Lucy Bray: I don't think I would change anything because then I might not be here! 47:04

1y ago47:04

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ISupport Rights-based standards for children having tests, treatments, examinations and interventions. These rights-based standards provide principles for good procedural practice with children aged 0-18 years of age. The website contains information about the rigorous development of the standards and links to download and use the standards. https:…

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S1 Ep7: Prof Julie Green: I'm very proud to be the only Professor of District Nursing. 42:28

1+ y ago42:28

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Some key publications from Prof Julie Green: Green. 02-05-2020. 'COVID-19 and district and community nursing.'. British Journal of Community Nursing. DOI > view in repository > Green. 28-11-2019. 'Evaluating the impact of a coaching pilot on students and staff'. British Journal of Nursing. DOI > view in repository > Green. 11-10-2019. 'Challenges t…

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S1 Ep6: Prof Calvin Moorley: What we really need to do is write about a place of love and a place of joy. 40:53

1+ y ago40:53

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Moorley, C., Darbyshire, P., Serrant, L., Mohamed, J., Ali, P. and De Souza, R., 2020. Dismantling structural racism: Nursing must not be caught on the wrong side of history. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 76(10), pp.2450-2453. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jan.14469 Moorley, C., Ferrante, J., Jennings, K. and Dangerfield, A., 2020…

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Clinicians in Conversation: Developing the UK Vaccine Innovation Pathway 14:56

1+ y ago14:56

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Discover how the UK is taking vaccine research delivery to the next level with NIHR support. During the pandemic the UK demonstrated its ability to deliver vaccine trials at pace and scale. In this podcast you will hear how that UK expertise and capability is being harnessed to drive rapid development of future vaccines. Professors Andrew Ustianows…

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S1 Ep5: Prof Sarah Ryan: I thought, a PhD is part of my role. 48:55

1+ y ago48:55

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Sarah's Inaugural lecture for her Professorship https://youtu.be/4PWaKflSHUA?si=TFGR-JdxRHqfZTOuBy Dr Andrew Finney

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S1 Ep4: Prof Catherine Evans: It was public money that was invested in me and therefore I needed to deliver! 1:01:21

1+ y ago1:01:21

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Catherine's profile: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/catherine-evansBy Dr Andrew Finney

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S1 Ep3: Prof Gwen Wynne-Jones: I was told nurses don't do PhDs, so don't bother looking! 40:16

1+ y ago40:16

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We hope you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to share it with friends and colleagues, give us a follow, rate us and most importantly... do listen to the end, even if you listen to us in sections!! Below is the Youtube clip to Gwen's Professorial Inaugural Lecture (highly recommended). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZJgw7OAasQ The links below are…

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S1 Ep2: Prof Liz Halcomb: It was a bit of a reluctant step to take the professor role... 31:34

1+ y ago31:34

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Below are three of Professor Halcomb's recent publications. Currie J, Thompson C, Grootemaat P, Andersen P, Finnegan A, Carter M, Halcomb E. A scoping review of clinical skill development of preregistration registered nurses in Australia and five other English-speaking countries. J Clin Nurs. 2023 Jan;32(1-2):283-297. doi: 10.1111/jocn.16239. Epub …

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Be Part of Research: Exploring public health research 21:59

1+ y ago21:59

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In this episode we are exploring public health research - what it is and how it can help people to live healthier and longer lives. For many people their only experience of public health research will be related to infection prevention and protection during the COVID19 pandemic. But that's just one area of public health research and this podcast ex…

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S1 Ep1: Prof Gina Awoko Higginbottom MBE: These awards are out there and somebody has to get them, why can't it be you? 51:33

1+ y ago51:33

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View some of Gina's research from the references below: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-66122394 HIGGINBOTTOM, GMA, EVANS C, MORGAN M, BHARJ K K, ELDRIDGE J AND HUSSAIN B (2020) Interventions that improve maternity care for immigrant women in England: a narrative synthesis systematic review Health Serv Deliv Res;8:14 Also look out for: Review of ne…

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S1 Ep1: Coming soon... 3:57

1+ y ago3:57

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Welcome to 'The Nurse Researcher' Podcast, hosted by Dr Andrew Finney and summarised by Eleanor Hoverd. Listen now for a teaser of what to expect when we start to release our episodes from mid-July 2023. Hit 'Follow' so you NEVER miss an episode! Host: Dr Andrew Finney Summariser: Eleanor Hoverd Editor: Dr Pete Lonsdale Art Work: Gracie Finney Musi…

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Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance: The right antibiotics in the right situations 47:23

1+ y ago47:23

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his short new NIHR podcast series hosted by Professor William Hope, Dame Sally Davies Chair of AMR Research and Co-Lead of the NIHR Infectious Diseases National Specialty Group, brings together experts in Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) to discuss the threat posed by AMR and what can and should be done to tackle the problem. In this third episode, W…

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Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance: Antifungal resistance 38:23

1+ y ago38:23

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This short new NIHR podcast series hosted by Professor William Hope, Dame Sally Davies Chair of AMR Research and Co-Lead of the NIHR Infectious Diseases National Specialty Group, brings together experts in Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) to discuss the threat posed by AMR and what can and should be done to tackle the problem. In this second episode,…

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Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance: Lessons from the Covid-19 Pandemic 45:53

2y ago45:53

45:53

This short new NIHR podcast series hosted by Professor William Hope, Dame Sally Davies Chair of AMR Research and Co-Lead of the NIHR Infectious Diseases National Specialty Group, brings together experts in Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) to discuss the threat posed by AMR and what can and should be done to tackle the problem. In this first episode, …

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Spotlight on community engagement and involvement (CEI): Managing CEI in a pandemic 39:44

2y ago39:44

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The global pandemic has had a huge influence on how we work. This episode, with guests from multiple NIHR funded projects, explores how the COVID-19 pandemic affected community engagement and involvement (CEI) activities, as well as how CEI and research was adapted to cater to local restrictions and changing context. The guest speakers describe how…

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Spotlight on community engagement and involvement (CEI): CEI and the difference it makes 37:25

2y ago37:25

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We speak to members of an NIHR funded project researching Stillbirth Prevention and Management in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia and discuss how CEI contributed to and enriched their project. This episode also showcases the impact of CEI on communities, those with lived experience of stillbirth and on both policy and practice. If you’ve listened to an…

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Spotlight on community engagement and involvement (CEI): How can power truly be shared with community members? 39:59

2y ago39:59

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With a focus on exploring how power can be effectively shared between researchers and members of the community, host Saumu Lwembe (Assistant Director of PPI and engagement at the NIHR co-ordinating centre, CCF) speaks to Professor Richard Lilford of the University of Birmingham and research groups members, Jayashree Parasheril Kunju and Amar Bahadu…

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Spotlight on community engagement and involvement (CEI): Bridging the gap between researchers and communities - The role of community connectors in CEI 30:04

2y ago30:04

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In this third episode of our series, you’ll hear from community connectors working in South Africa who play key roles in bridging the gap between research and communities. They are joined by a CEI consultant from the UK and host, NIHR's Gary Hickey. This episode focuses on exploring what connectors do, and the crucial role that they can have in ens…

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Spotlight on community engagement and involvement (CEI): What mechanisms and structures best support meaningful CEI across multiple countries? Part 2 21:16

2y ago21:16

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The second episode in this series, split into two parts, discusses the implementation of community engagement and involvement (CEI) across a range of countries and explores the different approaches used across these countries. Host, Doreen Tembo, Global Health Community Engagement and Involvement Lead at the NIHR Coordinating Centre is joined by me…

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Spotlight on community engagement and involvement (CEI): What mechanisms and structures best support meaningful CEI across multiple countries? Part 1 32:21

2y ago32:21

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The second episode in this series, split into two parts, discusses implementation of community engagement and involvement (CEI) across a range of countries and explores the different approaches used across these countries. Host, Doreen Tembo, Global Health Community Engagement and Involvement Lead at the NIHR Coordinating Centre is joined by member…

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Spotlight on community engagement and involvement (CEI): NIHR's approach to CEI 16:40

2y ago16:40

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This introductory episode focuses on NIHR’s approach to Community Engagement and Involvement (CEI) in the global health research we fund. Gary Hickey, a Senior Public Involvement Manager hosts this podcast and is joined by fellow NIHR colleagues and Assistant Directors of Global Health Research programmes, Sarah Puddicombe and Mike Rogers. In this …

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How to help young people with depression 30:42

2y ago30:42

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Rising numbers of young people have depression. It can affect their relationships with family and friends, disrupt their school lives and interfere with sleep. Services are struggling to meet their needs and many young people are waiting months to access the talking therapies that could help them. Sometimes, doctors might consider prescribing antid…

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The future of research: Can we go full digital? 28:49

2y ago28:49

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Episode 4 of the NIHR podcast series discussing the big research challenges facing healthcare, hosted by Dr Sanjay Ramakrishnan, Research Fellow in Respiratory Medicine at the University of Oxford . Every week, UK clinicians with experience of research discuss the tough questions about research. In this final episode, Sanjay is joined by research o…

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The future of research: Can research save the NHS? 28:38

2+ y ago28:38

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Episode 3 of the NIHR podcast series discussing the big research challenges facing healthcare, hosted by Dr Sanjay Ramakrishnan, Research Fellow in Respiratory Medicine at the University of Oxford . Every week, UK clinicians with experience of research discuss the tough questions about research. In this episode, Sanjay is joined by ophthalmology re…

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The future of research: Challenges and solutions for participant diversity 26:58

2+ y ago26:58

26:58

Episode 2 of the NIHR podcast series discussing the big research challenges facing healthcare, hosted by Dr Sanjay Ramakrishnan, Research Fellow in Respiratory Medicine at the University of Oxford . Every week, UK clinicians with experience of research discuss the tough questions about research. In this episode, Sanjay is joined by research optomet…

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The future of research: A modern workforce 25:48

2+ y ago25:48

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Episode 1 of a new NIHR series discussing the big research challenges facing healthcare, hosted by Dr Sanjay Ramakrishnan, Research Fellow in Respiratory Medicine at the University of Oxford . Every week, UK clinicians with experience of research will be asking the tough questions about research. In this episode, Sanjay is joined by research optome…

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Be Part of Research Podcast- Cancer 18:27

2+ y ago18:27

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We speak to Professor Jonathan Wadsley, the NIHR Specialty Lead for Cancer Radiotherapy and Imaging Research about risk factors for cancer, what research has found so far, why some cancers are more challenging to research than others and what's next for cancer research. Visit show notes and transcript.…

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How can we improve continence care for people living with dementia? 40:39

2+ y ago40:39

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People living with dementia need care that promotes continence, manages continence problems as they arise, and always preserves their dignity. Recent NIHR research has explored the impact of continence problems on people living with dementia, their carers and the professionals looking after them. The research suggests changes that would help ensure…

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Be Part of Research: Learning to speak after a stroke 18:50

2+ y ago18:50

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This podcast explores aphasia which is a language and communication disorder usually caused by damage to the left side of the brain, most commonly after a stroke. Speech and language therapists work with patients and their carers to help them improve their speech and use alternative ways of communicating. In this episode, we talk to Dr Rebecca Palm…

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Be Part of Research: Dementia 21:21

2+ y ago21:21

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Dementia is one of the main causes of death in the UK and it regularly makes the headlines when high profile people choose to share their diagnosis or when there are new findings of possible causes. In this episode, we talk to Professor John O’Brien who is the NIHR Speciality Lead for Dementia and Professor of Old Age Psychiatry. We explore why dem…

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