Caring together evaluation project

Professor Miriam Johnson Miriam.Johnson@hull.ac.uk
Professor

RDSI: A randomised controlled trial to determine the clinical and cost effectiveness of a self-management intervention for the respiratory distress symptom cluster (breathlessness-cough-fatigue) in lung cancer Jan 1, 2017 - May 31, 2019

FRAIL-HEART: Assessment of Frailty in Elderly People with Ischemic Heart Disease being considered for Revascularisation: An Observational study Apr 1, 2017 - Mar 31, 2020
To summarise the study, we will recruit patients aged 80 years or more who attend the cardiology and cardio-thoracic departments of Castle Hill Hospital, Hull and who have been given a diagnosis of coronary artery disease. The patients will be identi... Read More about FRAIL-HEART: Assessment of Frailty in Elderly People with Ischemic Heart Disease being considered for Revascularisation: An Observational study.

BREATHE: Breathlessness RElief AT HomE Apr 1, 2019 - Oct 31, 2021
A feasibility study to address this RQ:
Does a paramedic-administered short non-pharmacological complex breathlessness intervention improve breathlessness and reduce conveyance to ED for people with breathlessness crisis compared with usual practice... Read More about BREATHE: Breathlessness RElief AT HomE.

RESOLVE: Improving Health Status and Experience of Pain and other Symptoms for People with Advanced Cancer Jun 1, 2018 - Jan 28, 2024
In Yorkshire, over 14,000 people die from advanced cancer each year, a number expected to rise to 17,000 yearly by 2030. In the weeks or months before they die, people with advanced cancer often experience pain, breathlessness or fatigue-exhaustion,... Read More about RESOLVE: Improving Health Status and Experience of Pain and other Symptoms for People with Advanced Cancer.

RAMBO: Research Assessment Outcome Measures for Malignant Bowel Obstruction Jul 1, 2019 - Nov 30, 2021
Malignant bowel obstruction (MBO) is a common problem faced by patients with advanced cancer of the ovaries and bowel. It occurs when the cancer causes a blockage or blockages in the intestines. The symptoms are very distressing for patients and thei... Read More about RAMBO: Research Assessment Outcome Measures for Malignant Bowel Obstruction.