Candace Imison

Dep. Dir. Dissemination & Knowledge Mobilisation, National Institute for Health + Care Research - @NIHREvidence. Previously @TheKingsFund, @NuffieldTrust

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

❓ Is #surgery always the best option? For some people, it might not be.

Our latest Collection brings together research that could reduce the need for surgery and free up #NHS resource. Read it here: https://t.co/NSfc5MUfxx

@RCSnews @svig2 @HSJEditor

[Candace Imison @cimison]

Frailty dramatically increases someone's need for care. People with severe frailty - 6 x more likely to be admitted to hospital, average hospital costs 9 x greater. This Collection shows how to improve care for this vulnerable group. @sheffielddoc @GeriSoc @CrystalOldman

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

📣 Just published! Read our latest #NIHRevidence Collection on frailty and how we can improve the quality of support and care.

🔗 Find it here: https://t.co/I5PD8S5Nt6

@GlobalFrailty @WHOCenterFrailt @GeriSoc

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

💬 For people with early #psychosis, researchers compared group delivery of cognitive remediation with 1-to-1 sessions.

✅ Both approaches were effective & offered good value for money.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/6ZdZHdBKn0

@NIHRMaudsleyBRC

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

Researchers assessed the safety of remote consultations & suggest that remote consultations should not be offered:
⚠️ for some conditions (e.g. acute chest pain)
🧒🏽 when a parent is very concerned about a child
🤒 when a condition has worsened

Read more: https://t.co/vvn2wxbsjT

#NHS #PatientSafety #PrimaryCare

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

#Endometriosis #Fibroids & #HeavyPeriods are a huge burden to women across the world & can make everyday life a challenge.

But what are the long-term benefits & risks of treatments?

Join our upcoming webinar to hear much-needed evidence: https://t.co/hEVZXS0OUT

🗓️ 5 Nov, 1 - 2pm

#WomensHealth @EndometriosisUK @lregan7 @WellbeingofWmen

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

Many children with #epilepsy have poor mental health, yet epilepsy treatment centres don't often have mental health specialists on the team.

Research tested an intervention, delivered by epilepsy clinicians, and found it improved children's mental health:
https://t.co/AUakVM4HfN

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

🏆 Coming soon! Our brand new Impact Prizes will celebrate researchers & teams whose research has transformed people's lives or promoted economic growth.

Join our webinar to learn more about the prizes, including tips for entering.

🗓️ 3 Oct, 2 - 3pm
➡️ https://t.co/SjSwr9DQCO

[Candace Imison @cimison]

@teamCNO_ @ShaunLintern Many congratulations @duncan_CNSE a brilliant appointment by NHSE.

[The Richmond Group @RichmondGroupOC]

New blog: @cimison, Deputy Director of Dissemination and Knowledge Mobilisation @NIHRevidence, explores the interconnected public health challenges of the rising number of people living with multiple conditions and inequalities in health.

Read it here ⬇️
https://t.co/nVChpx19Yw

[Candace Imison @cimison]

An excellent blog from
@jklynch24 capturing important insight from @NIHRresearch on how to get knowledge into policy and practice

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

Knowledge mobilisation is everyone’s business.

Why should you care about knowledge mobilisation? And what tips can you apply to your research? Take a look at this blog from @jklynch24 to find out: https://t.co/XvutV4RGl8

@UKKMbF @pvandergraaf75 @KMbYork

[Candace Imison @cimison]

@annalouisedixon What a fabulous result. Congratulations- Shipley is lucky to have you.

[Betty Raman @BR_CMR]

Thought I’d share an incredibly though-provoking piece about selfcare in academia by Professor Naomi Allen, Chief Scientist of the UK Biobank #womeninscience @Barbara_Casadei @DrAJLewandowski @EylemLevelt @doctor_paz @zahra_raisi https://t.co/zYK0EUFY67

[Candace Imison @cimison]

“The information in this Collection is like pre-panned gold nuggets. It’s for every family struggling to make the best decisions for their little one with eczema, or teen venturing into independent living." Amanda Roberts Nottingham Supp. Group for Carers of Children with Eczema

[Shona Haining @haining_s]

Great robust and easy to read sources of evidence from research for all - public ,practitioners, decision makers , all interested parties etc , follow @NIHRevidence 👇you will not regret it !

[Candace Imison @cimison]

New roles in general practice aim to help hard pressed GPs meet growing demands, but their introduction can be challenging. This evidence collection aims to help practices make the most from their growing multidisciplinary team.

[Laura Swaithes @LauraSwaithes]

How to #StayHealthy as we age. Take a look at these top tips for addressing risk factors 👇@NIHRevidence @KeeleIAU

[Candace Imison @cimison]

#THISspace2023 Sonja Marjanovic ⁦sharing @RANDEurope⁩ research on how to communicate evidence to NHS boards. They need ⁦@NIHRevidence⁩! Accessible summaries research, different formats, explaining importance of research and its limitations. https://t.co/oKnxtGH4JB

[Candace Imison @cimison]

#THISspace2023 insightful talk from Kevin Fong. NHS a social and technical system - but the social aspects mostly ignored. Strong business case for investment in staff wellbeing - see ESRC review “NHS staff wellbeing:”. Without this long term sustainability of NHS under threat.

[Lindsay Bearne @lindsaybearne]

New publication!
Exploring how members of the public access and use health research and information: a scoping review
#celayneheaton-shretha @Psych_Tush @khanson002 @sophiaqmcf @nancydelaney1 @NIHRevidence

https://t.co/Xd54UZXdEe

[Candace Imison @cimison]

A history of exclusion in society has left a legacy of health inequalities. It has also led to the lack of inclusion in research and practice => increases health inequalities. We need to break the cycle of exclusion and inequality. #healthequity Read my blog for #WorldEBHCDay