Funding boost for research looking at the provision of eyecare in the community
A new project set up to study the best way to care for patients with long standing eye conditions in the community has secured a major research grant. Swansea University reports Dr Pippa Anderson and Dr Mari Jones, from their Centre for Health Economics (SCHE), are part of a multidisciplinary team which has just been … Continue reading Funding boost for research looking at the provision of eyecare in the community
Research to look at the viability of Covid-19 mass temperature screening
Welsh Government Innovation is supporting the University of South Wales to demonstrate the viability of coronavirus mass temperature screening technology. The role of mass temperature screening to control Covid-19 is under review by administrations globally. In Wales its use in schools to manage infection risk has been considered by the Minister for Education Kirsty Williams … Continue reading Research to look at the viability of Covid-19 mass temperature screening
Research to look at improving patient experience in mental health service provision
The University of South Wales has been awarded £32,420 from The Health Foundation to investigate mental health services in the community. Working in collaboration with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and the NHS Wales Modelling Collaborative, the university says the five month project will examine the different pathways experienced by patients in mental health … Continue reading Research to look at improving patient experience in mental health service provision
Space travel could make astronaut’s brains “leaky”
Human brains could become ‘leaky’ during space travel, according to research by the University of South Wales. ITV reports Professor Damian Bailey found changes in gravity and long-term space flights could weaken the blood-brain barrier that helps protect the brain. This can then lead to swelling and increased pressure in the brain which, according to … Continue reading Space travel could make astronaut’s brains “leaky”
Study looking at the long-term effects of physical challenges on veterans
David Shearer, Professor in Elite Performance Psychology at the University of South Wales, is providing sport psychology support to the Mind Over Matter team, who are currently training for the 2019 Race Across America (RAAM). He is also advising on a research programme led by Leadership Challenges, which organises RAAM, which is looking into the … Continue reading Study looking at the long-term effects of physical challenges on veterans
Child manikin gives student nurses real life experiences
The University of South Wales (USW) has become the first university in Wales to invest in a state of the art child manikin. The manikin of a five year old mimics many of the behaviours expected from a young child when they are undergoing treatment in hospital. It will be used to teach undergraduate student … Continue reading Child manikin gives student nurses real life experiences
