Mrs Hollie Richards
BSc, MSc
Expertise
I am a mixed methods researcher, so I use quantitative and qualitative methods to explore patients' perspectives and outcomes of healthcare, with a specific focus on surgical procedures.
Current positions
Senior Research Associate in Health Services Research
Bristol Medical School (PHS)
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Research interests
Hollie is a Senior Research Associate at the Bristol Centre for Surgical Research and Bristol Biomedical Research Centre at Bristol Medical School Population Health Studies. Hollie's background is in Health Psychology and the main focus of her research is the inclusion of patient reported outcomes in routine care, specifically surgical interventions. She is interested in exploring patient's perspectives and experiences of health and clinical treatments.
Hollie has previously worked at ALSPAC, and The Centre for Appearance Research at University of the West of England
Publications
Recent publications
17/03/2025Exploring evidence gaps in clinical trials in thermal burns care
BMJ Open
The top ten research priorities in global burns care
Lancet Global Health
Examining the application of the IDEAL Framework in the reporting and evaluation of innovative invasive procedures
BMJ Open
A Systematic Review to Summarise and Appraise the Reporting of Surgical Innovation
Obesity Surgery
A systematic review of robot-assisted anti-reflux surgery to examine reporting standards
Journal of Robotic Surgery
Related people
Professor Jane Blazeby
Professor of Surgery
Bristol Medical School (PHS)
Professor Barry Main
Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Bristol Dental School
Dr Natalie Blencowe
Associate Professor in Surgery
Bristol Medical School (PHS)
Dr Kerry Avery
Associate Professor in Applied Health and Care Research
Bristol Medical School (PHS)
Dr Daisy Elliott
Senior Research Fellow
Bristol Medical School (PHS)