Dr Andrew Moore
BSc Hons (C.Lancs.), PhD (C.Lancs.)
Expertise
I'm a health services researcher and the focus of my work is understanding the impact of musculoskeletal conditions such as osteoarthritis, and improving treatment and outcomes for patients.
Current positions
Associate Professor in Musculoskeletal Health Services Research
Bristol Medical School (THS)
Contact
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Research interests
My research focuses on health services research, and the development, evaluation and implementation of health interventions. I'm located within the Musculoskeletal Research Unit in the Bristol Medical School, Translational Health Sciences, University of Bristol. I lead the unit's Qualitative Musculoskeletal Research Group, which conducts qualitative research in orthopaedic surgery and rheumatology.
My research interests include:
- Orthopaedic surgery and the management of adverse outcomes
- Surgical site infections
- Arthritis and Chronic Pain
- Physical activity
- Enviroment, health and wellbeing
I enjoy supervising postdoctoral research and have supervised a number of NIHR doctoral fellowships, PhD, MSc and MD students to completion. If you have an idea you'd like to develop please contact me.
I am Director of the Bristol Medical School Short Courses Programme; Co-director of the Bristol Bone and Joints Health Integration Team; a Member of Versus Arthritis' Research Expert Committee; and Chair of the Bone and Joint Infection Society's Research Committee.
Projects and supervisions
Research projects
OPTIC: OPTimising the prevention, identification and management of ICU Delirium
Role
Researcher
Description
Delirium is a severe state of confusion that develops suddenly in about 2 out of 3 patients who spend time in the intensive care unit (ICU). Typical symptoms include altered…Managing organisational unit
Bristol Medical School (THS)Dates
01/06/2023 to 30/11/2024
NIHR Research Capability Funding, (RCF 21/22-1AM) Evaluating the implementation potential of the Avon Knee Chart.
Principal Investigator
Managing organisational unit
Bristol Medical School (THS)Dates
01/08/2021 to 31/07/2022
NIHR Programme Development Grants (NIHR202943) Infection and Orthopaedic Management: Mobilising evidence into practice
Principal Investigator
Managing organisational unit
Bristol Medical School (THS)Dates
01/07/2021 to 30/06/2023
RecUrrent Intra-articular Corticosteroid injections in Osteoarthritis; the RUbICOn study
Principal Investigator
Role
Co-Investigator
Description
Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes joints to become painful and stiff, it is a common cause of pain
and disability. Management of osteoarthritis involves reducing pain and maintaining function. Simple…Managing organisational unit
Bristol Medical School (THS)Dates
01/03/2020 to 31/08/2022
NIHR Health Technology Assessment (NIHR127457) Radiofrequency denervation for chronic and moderate to severe low back pain: The RADICAL trial.
Principal Investigator
Role
Co-Investigator
Managing organisational unit
Bristol Medical School (THS)Dates
01/01/2020 to 31/12/2024
Publications
Selected publications
03/07/2019Interpreting intracorporeal landscapes
Disability and Rehabilitation
Clinical and cost-effectiveness of the STAR care pathway compared to usual care for patients with chronic pain after total knee replacement
Trials
Development of a complex intervention for people with chronic pain after knee replacement
Trials
Room for improvement
British Journal of Sports Medicine
An exploratory study of the long-term impact of difficulty kneeling after total knee replacement
Disability and Rehabilitation
Recent publications
27/07/2024Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of radiofrequency denervation versus placebo for chronic and moderate to severe low back pain
BMJ Open
In risk we trust? Making decisions about knee replacement
Social Science and Medicine
Intra-articular corticosteroid injections for osteoarthritis
PLoS ONE
Understanding post-hospitalised patients’ experiences of long-COVID
Journal of Health Psychology
Adaptation and implementation of a shared decision-making tool from one health context to another
Journal of Medical Internet Research
Teaching
I am Research Methods Unit Director, and lead sessions for the MSc Orthopaedic Research Methods and Evidence-Based Medicine course. I also lead teaching on the iBSc in Health Sciences course for intercalating medical students. I supervise PhD and MD candidates, and I am always open to taking on more doctoral students.
I have developed and led training in research methods on the University of Bristol 5-day Qualitative Research Methods Short Course, and have designed and delivered training for North Bristol NHS Trust, the HRA Frenchay Research Ethics Committee, and The Institute of Cancer Research, London.
Since 2017 I have been Postgraduate Tutor for Translational Health Sciences, supporting postgraduate students through induction, annual progress review monitoring, through to completion. As part of the PGR team I also contribute to the strategic planning of the Bristol Medical School Graduate Studies Programme.
I am also Deputy Director of Short Courses for Translational Health Sciences, contributing to developing and delivering our comprehensive course programme.
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