AI, Robotics and Digital Innovations
AI, Robotics and Digital Innovations Research Theme
A personalised home-based exercise programme for patients with cancer in Yorkshire (CANFit)
This study aims to investigate the role of physical activity and sedentary behaviour on quality of life among adults with a diagnosis of cancer, particularly among understudied populations of older adults and those with advanced disease. It also aims to explore how to use digital technology to help deliver personalised lifestyle behaviour change programmes and support throughout survivorship
Developing new technology for Sheffield Children's Hospital
We are working with Sheffield Children's Hospital and The Children's Hospital Charity to develop new, globally innovative technologies in paediatric care.
Active Together: Prescribing Exercise to Help People with Cancer Prepare for and Recover from Treatment
Active Together is a pioneering programme designed to help people with cancer prepare for and recover from treatment
Increased microclot counts in plasma are associated with Long COVID
Studies suggest that 'microclots', also known as fibrinaloids, play a role in Long COVID
Doncaster Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC)
In 2020, Doncaster Council delivered a Local Authority Research System project. It found that staff lacked time, funding, confidence and capacity to either carry out research or use its findings, nevertheless, staff understood the value of research activity.
Looking for demographic patterns in Covid 19 cases in Sheffield
We undertook a case-finding exercise to explore the demographic patterns of those affected by Covid 19 in Sheffield
Developing wearable technology to help people living with dementia remain independent
This project is a response to the Dementia Longitude Prize challenge call for a digital device or service designed for use by people living with dementia as the primary users.
Physical Activity Support for Long COVID Patients
A major study from Sheffield Hallam University and ukactive has been launched to understand how the sport and physical activity sector is supporting people suffering from Long-COVID.
Bridging the wellbeing gap: co-designing a student support chatbot with Mindbehind
The study revealed a resounding consensus among students regarding the need for a wellbeing-focused chatbot. Students identified key areas where such support was required, particularly in addressing anxiety related to academic and university life.