School of Health Sciences and Social Work

For further information on applying for a Research Degree at SHSSW please see the SHSSW Research Degree pages

SHSSW currently has several Postgraduate Researchers working on projects. Their areas of research include:

  • The effectiveness of individualised communication interventions for carers of people with dementia. Studied by: Colin Barnes
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the 3 dimensional immersive virtual reality environment radiotherapy training platform (VERT) in the learning and assessment of clinical skills for pre registration radiotherapy students. Studied by: Andy Williams
  • An investigation into the short-term relationship between the Visual Evoked Potential (VEP) and serum potassium levels in chronic renal failure patients, pre/post haemodialysis. Studied by: Simon Veal
  • Effectiveness of an education programme aimed to prevent future severe hypoglycaemia episodes in adults with Diabetes Mellitus. Studied by: Liz Wittingstall
  • Environmental interventions for falls prevention: Users' experiences and opinions. Studied by: Julie Udell
  • Voices From The Circle - Qualitative Study Capturing the Views of People with Learning Disabilities Relating to Their Experiences of Mental Health Needs. Studied by: Paul Sutton
  • Sleep Disturbance and Psychological Functioning in Respiratory Diseases, Studied by: Daljinder Virk
  • Holism in acupuncture and homeopathy practice - a mixed-method comparative case-study. Studied by: Assaf Givati
  • Knowledge, attitudes and practice of breast self examination among immigrant Arab women in England. Studied by Afra Redha
  • Transforming the student experience: Learning through simulation. Studied by: Mick Harper
  • Total Communication. Studied by: Clare Mander
  • Do approaches to assessment of final year research projects really demonstrate specified degree learning outcomes. Studied by: Marilena Antonopoulou 

Recently completed research degree programmes

2008-2009

  • Developing and validating a paediatric quality of life measure for children with speech and language difficulties. Studied by: Chris Markham
  • Developing a quality of life measure for children with food hypersensitivity (FHS) and establishing the impact of FHS on the everyday life of children with this condition. Studied by: Heather Mackenzie
  • A study of Nursing Documentation at Hamad Medical Hospital in The State of Qatar. Studied by: Aisha Al-Zeyara 

2007-2008

  • Epidemiology of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Studied by: Alex Asiimwe

 2006-2007

  • An investigation of practical management of cachexia in advanced cancer patients. Studied by Ann Dewey
  • The Influence of the audiovisual environment in healthcare settings on pain and anxiety. Studied by: Amy Drahota 
  • Assessment and Person Centred Practice in Gerontological Nursing? Explore Qualified Nurses Understanding of the Process of Person Centred Assessment Within a Framework of Practice Development. Studied by: Jonathan Webster