Wednesday 15 January 2014

ScHARR News - Wednesday 15th January 2014

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Solving weight gain among schizophrenics - The Star
The StarSolving weight gain among schizophrenicsThe StarResearchers from Sheffield University's School of Health and Related Research will put a group of schizophrenia sufferers on a set programme which emphasises the importance of diet and exercise in reducing their weight and improving quality of life.
NICE processes reviewed
NICE has undertaken a review of the Guides to the multiple (MTA) and single (STA) Technology Appraisals processes. The document is a guide for all organisations and individuals involved in a technology appraisal and describes the full processes of Technology Appraisal.  The draft guide is now open for consultation until Friday 28 March 2014, 5.00pm.The main changes are highlighted in the draft document and appear to be focused around topic selection and reviews.  However, the section on flexible pricing is not highlighted despite it being based around the new Pharmaceutical Price Regulation Sc
ScHARR Seminar: Katie Brittain
When: Tue Apr 8, 2014 12:30pm to 1:30pm  BST Where: Pemberton Rooms, ScHARR Event Status: confirmed Event Description: Institute for Health & Society, University of Newcastle Ageing in place and technologies of place: the lived experience of people with dementia in changing social, physical and technological environments

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ScHARR Seminar: Suzie Snowden
When: Tue Mar 25, 2014 12:30pm to 1:30pm  GMT Where: Pemberton Rooms, ScHARR Event Status: confirmed Event Description: Institute of Gerontology, Department of Social Science, Health & Medicine, King's College London The Mental Capacity Act: What every researcher should know
ScHARR Seminar: Kathryn Oliver
When: Tue Mar 11, 2014 12:30pm to 1:30pm  GMT Where: Pemberton Rooms, ScHARR Event Status: confirmed Event Description: Manchester Business School, University of Manchester How to make friends and influence policy: understanding networks and strategies
ScHARR Seminar: Joanne Greenhalgh
When: Tue Feb 11, 2014 12:30pm to 1:30pm  GMT Where: Pemberton Rooms, ScHARR Event Status: confirmed Event Description: School of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Leeds Demand Management in the NHS: Realist Synthesis (title TBC)
ScHARR Seminar: Sue Kesterton
When: Tue Feb 4, 2014 12:30pm to 1:30pm  GMT Where: Lecture Rooms 1&2, ScHARR Event Status: confirmed Event Description: Centre for Sport and Exercise Science, Sheffield Hallam University Piloting a workplace wellbeing service for Sheffield Hospital's staff (titleTBC)
ScHARR Seminar: Nick Allum
When: Tue Jan 28, 2014 12:30pm to 1:30pm  GMT Where: Pemberton Rooms, ScHARR Event Status: confirmed Event Description: Department of Sociology, University of Essex Public attitudes to complementary and alternative medicine in Britain
ScHARR Seminar: Alison Marshall
When: Tue Jan 14, 2014 12:30pm to 1:30pm  GMT Where: Pemberton Rooms, ScHARR Event Status: confirmed Event Description: Cumbrian Centre for Health Technologies, University of Cumbria Gathering the right evidence for technology adoption: The Stakeholder Empowered Adoption Model
Sheffield team explore impact of gut disease on young people’s identity
A new study looking at the impact inflammatory bowel disease may have on young people’s relationships, employment potential and identity is being launched in Sheffield.
New study to explore an intervention to help reduce weight in people with schizophrenia
Researchers from the University of Sheffield are to investigate whether people with schizophrenia or first episode psychosis are able to reduce their weight through a structured education programme.

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