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Healthy and Active 100
Healthy and Active 100 Research Theme
Living Well with a Health Condition
Living Well with a Health Condition Research Theme
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.