Carmel’s research interests are the application of qualitative research methods to enhance the design, delivery and evaluation of clinical trials, and to develop health services policy to progress de-implementation, that is stopping or restricting healthcare interventions that are no longer considered effective or cost-effective.

Carmel is a member of the QuinteT research group which specialises in supporting the design and conduct of challenging randomised controlled trials, with a particular focus on identifying and addressing patient recruitment issues.  Carmel is especially interested in promoting and achieving inclusive research.