Life of Breath: Improving understanding of breathlessness
Research by the Department of Philosophy has revolutionised the way breathlessness is understood by medical professionals and the public.
Dedicated to the possibility that everyone, everywhere can reach their full health potential our projects are pushing the limits of medical innovation, shaping policy and demanding access for all.
Research by the Department of Philosophy has revolutionised the way breathlessness is understood by medical professionals and the public.
Understanding the impact of HIV infection and menopause on the musculoskeletal health of African women.
Our research captures the lives and views of those working in higher education during the recent mass online migration.
Examining the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on early years transition to school, with a focus on children with SEND and children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Helping to improve teacher wellbeing in the UK
Dr Oliver Quick is a recognised authority in Criminal Law and Medical Law, with a special interest in patient safety. His recent research has focused on how prosecutors and experts negotiate criminal law and process in these controversial cases.
Using objects and storytelling in care homes helps residents build social connections and improves their quality of life.
A co-produced intervention that not only successfully increased the number of women with complex needs accessing mainstream healthcare, but also empowered the women concerned to act as champions and advocates in their community.
Without early and on-going support these families often face extremely complex difficulties resulting in concerns about neglect by omission – not knowing how to look after their children, rather than deliberate abuse.
Bristol is now a leading institution for the study of mortality of people with learning disabilities, not only nationally but also internationally.
Numerous children are in precarious life situations despite being born or having lived in the UK for years and being eligible for the secure status of citizenship.
Sexual orientation as a social and cultural dimension to older people's lives is often obscured within health and social care policy and practice settings. This situation is even more problematic for older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) individuals.
Charities might not be the first thing people think about when they hear the word ‘industry’. However, third sector and charitable companies like Second Step contribute tens of billions of pounds to the UK economy each year - Dr Myles-Jay Linton
Research suggests that one in four people with mental health problems are in debt, while one in two people in debt have a mental health problem.
Walking is a convenient and free form of exercise, and a carbon neutral mode of transport. In Bristol there are both reasons and opportunities for walking to both improve people’s health and to address local transport issues.
There are only around 9,000 registered dietitians in the UK and not all have expertise in the prevention and management of diabetes. Dr Anne Haase and Dr Clare England developed a specific approach to help set relevant goals and to support diet behaviour change for type 2 diabetes patients.
Bladder and bowel problems are very common and can be affected by psychological issues and stressful life events in a child’s life. There is also strong evidence that bladder and bowel problems affect the mental health of children, young people and their parents.
Off The Record (OTR) Bristol is an innovative young people's mental health charity with a focus on engaging young people in service design and delivery. Over 2017-18 Dr Nathan Eisenstadt collaborated with OTR on a Knowledge Exchange project funded by Bristol's ESRC Impact Acceleration Account.
In 2016 the Personal Finance Research Centre measured for the first time how many current low-income households are actually affected by poverty premium, and by how much.
Research revealing the relatively high failure rates of metal-on-metal implants in hip replacement surgery has led to a dramatic decline in their use.
New cell analysis procedures have led to improved diagnostic techniques and national standards for cell processing.
Research and application of implementation science drives programme that significantly reduces risk of brain damage in babies born early.
Research by the University of Bristol supported the UK government’s decision to introduce a new vaccine for UK infants that has led to a 75% reduction in cases.
Research leads to more targeted and less damaging therapy for nephrotic syndrome.
Bristol has contributed to research that provides a new evidence base for improving care and reducing harm caused by treatments.
Research profoundly changes the practice of joint replacement globally.
Research by the University of Bristol has helped to develop a world-first radar-based cancer detection system that is now being used in hospitals.
In the immediate aftermath of the first Covid-19 lockdown, Bristol researchers helped authorities to better understand the risks of airborne viral transmission and formulate a response.
A Bristol course is helping to reshape the professional development of clinicians by integrating humanities into medical training.
Research improves understanding of effectiveness and risks.
Research leads to increased availability of lower-cost treatment for a major worldwide cause of sight loss.
Research provides evidence for the effectiveness of treatment and prevention programmes that have influenced international healthcare policies and reduced cases worldwide.