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Despite antidepressant prescribing in primary care increasing since the financial crisis, a SPCR study shows that GPs have responded to the introduction of NICE guidelines and QOF measures that encourage more targeted use of antidepressants. Prescription of antidepressants in people with a first bout of depression has fallen by 12 percent between 2003 and 2013, from around 73% to 61%.
Multimorbidity could cause a healthcare crisis – here’s what we can do about it
Research
Multimorbidity is one of the biggest challenges facing healthcare. In recent years, a succession of research studies have shown that people with multiple health problems are more likely to have a worse quality of life, worse mental health and reduced life expectancy.
Bristol Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC) Pre-Grant patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE)
PPI Research
A partnership and panel event to support School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) FR15/16 applications.
The art of communication
Research Trainees
Confessions of a NIHR Knowledge Mobilisation Research Fellow
Research
For 25 years, I have been a frustrated researcher. Like many, I came into the field of research to make a difference. But as the years passed, I realised that research had little influence on healthcare policymaking or practice.
Public Involvement Workshops 2017: Public Contributor Perspective
Event PPI Research
The SPCR recently hosted 6 workshops to promote patient and public involvement in the early stages of study design, to support potential FR15 and 16 funding bids. One such workshop titled 'Clinical trials- online recruitment and electronic health records' was attended by public contributor Eric Deeson, who has written about his experiences on the day.
Developing a measure of appropriate polypharmacy in primary care: the first steps
Research
Increasing multimorbidity and the rising numbers of guidelines focussing on how to treat specific medical conditions have led to widespread polypharmacy (the use of multiple medications in one individual).
How can patients be involved in the implementation and improvement of research?
PPI Research Trainees
Exploring research and learning in Australia and Hong Kong
Research Trainees
Sex, Infections and Disease Modelling
Research Trainees
How old is old, and what to wear: the value of PPI
PPI Research Trainees
Increasing your visibility, improving your impact
General Research
Going the extra mile - PPI representatives meet to discuss recommendations
Event PPI Research
'Doctors as Patients'
Research
Milestone moment for Keele’s Research User Group
Event PPI Research
Musculoskeletal pain and mental health: Is social participation an effect mediator?
General Research Trainees