Rebecca Shepherd4-year PhD Studentship: User-centred development of a digital intervention to support strength training in people with rheumatoid arthritis
4-year PhD Studentship: User-centred development of a digital intervention to support strength training in people with rheumatoid arthritis
About the Project Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common inflammatory arthritis in the UK affecting around 1% of the population(1). RA is a chronic autoimmune condition where the body’s … Read More Read More
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Jim TaylorDevelopment of a decision tool for people offered bone conduction hearing implants
Development of a decision tool for people offered bone conduction hearing implants
About the Project Background Some people with hearing loss cannot wear conventional hearing aids and a bone conduction hearing implant (BCHI) might be considered. Most people who accept BCHIs find … Read More Read More
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Francesco PolinoDesign for early detection of symptoms of anxiety and depression in university students
Design for early detection of symptoms of anxiety and depression in university students
About the Project Anxiety, depression, and psychological distress can have a severe impact on university student quality of life and academic performance, and recent studies have highlighted the role that … Read More Read More
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Raelyn MillerAgeing, Music, Physical Exercise and Dementia: The AMPED project
Ageing, Music, Physical Exercise and Dementia: The AMPED project
About the Project An exciting opportunity for a full-time PhD period of study is available in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling. The AMPED project will … Read More Read More
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Isabell BakerVirtual reality (or mobile app) as a tool for loneliness and wellbeing
Virtual reality (or mobile app) as a tool for loneliness and wellbeing
About the Project The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated mental health negatively particularly when forcing many into prolonged isolation from others. Individuals experience both physical and perceived social isolation (SI) i.e., … Read More Read More
Categories:The effects of fiction consumption on Theory-of-Mind in adults
The effects of fiction consumption on Theory-of-Mind in adults
About the Project Past studies have shown that reading fiction is linked to better Theory of Mind (ToM). Yet not much is known about literary aspects or whether the type … Read More Read More
Categories:The Effects of Befriending on Cognitive Function
The Effects of Befriending on Cognitive Function
About the Project Poor social relationships can contribute to cognitive decline [1], and vice versa; cognitive decline may strain social relationships [2] and curtail social engagement [3] and leading to … Read More Read More
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Farrukh Ali KhanInflammatory Arthritis in Childhood: Impact, Outcomes and Safety of Treatment
Inflammatory Arthritis in Childhood: Impact, Outcomes and Safety of Treatment
About the Project Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis is the most common inflammatory arthritis of childhood. Although less common than arthritis in adults, a diagnosis of arthritis in a child can have … Read More Read More
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Jeremy HuntExercise, cardiovascular physiology and healthy ageing research scholarship
Exercise, cardiovascular physiology and healthy ageing research scholarship
About the Project This project will test new intervention strategies that aim to enhance the effectiveness of cardiovascular rehabilitation. The candidate will join the VasoActive cardiovascular research group, which includes … Read More Read More
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William MielcarekCare-home and Community Residents Engage in Exercise Digitally (CCREED): Exploring and comparing the effectiveness of online physical activity for falls prevention and loneliness for older adults based in care homes versus the community.
Care-home and Community Residents Engage in Exercise Digitally (CCREED): Exploring and comparing the effectiveness of online physical activity for falls prevention and loneliness for older adults based in care homes versus the community.
About the Project An exciting opportunity for a full-time PhD period of study is available in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling. This PhD project will … Read More Read More
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