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Kate Absolom @drkateabsolom.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

It’s a pleasure to be scientific co-chair for #ISOQOL2026 with Elizabeth Gibbons. Abstract deadline now 13 April. Submit your research related to the theory, methods, and application of health related quality of life research and join us in Prague, October 18-21 www.isoqol.org/events/33rd-...

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Yorkshire Cancer Research @yorkshire-cancer.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Your cancer experience can help save lives 💙 We're inviting people with experience of cancer - either personally or through supporting a loved one - to help shape vital progress in cancer research. www.yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/…

A photo of Darren and his wife Sarah laughing together, featuring a quote from Darren which reads "Cancer has changed our lives - but it doesn't define who we are. We're turning our experiences into action to make things better for others facing cancer in Yorkshire".

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Prof Nisreen Alwan @nisreenalwan.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

‘Self-report’ is mindlessly stigmatised in quantitative health research in the pursuit of ‘objectivity’ so I wrote a piece reflecting on our need to do better. Interested to hear your views about this too. journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

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The Stigma of self-report in health research: Time to reconsider what counts as “Objective”

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C Harris @charrisphysio.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Do you work in an integrated care setting where health & social care work together to provide coordinated care? Uni of Birmingham researchers are inviting staff to complete a survey on using patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and would love your input! www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ICS-PROstu...

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The use and implementation of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in integrated care settings: the ICS-PRO study survey

Please take the time to complete our survey. Your feedback is important.

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Sally Wheelwright @sallywheelwright.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Read our new article about why ePROMs should be in England's National Cancer Plan authors.elsevier.com/a/1klhP7tJED... You have until the end of April to respond to the call for evidence www.gov.uk/government/c...

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Kate Absolom @drkateabsolom.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

📣 9th National Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) Research Conference: Thursday 19th June 2025 * Location: University of Birmingham * Hosted by: Centre for Patient Reported Outcomes Research * Abstract deadline: 31st March * Abstract decisions: 12th April www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/cen...

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9th National Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) Research Conference - University of Birmingham

More information about the 9th National PROMs Research Conference discussing patient reported outcomes research.

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Kate Absolom @drkateabsolom.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Job alert‼️ We’re looking for a talented Research Fellow to join the Haematology Lived Experience and Outcomes: HALO team. Experience in delivering research in health care and analysis of patient reported outcome data needed. Fixed term to Sep-2026, apply by 25 March jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...

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Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Research Fellow in Patient Reported Outcomes (HALO: Haematology Lived Experience and Outcomes study)

Faculty of Medicine and HealthLeeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic MedicineThis role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are al...

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Yorkshire and Humber Secure Data Environment @yorkshumbersde.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Calling #yorkshumber residents! Help the #NHS to determine how NHS data can safely improve healthcare research. No expertise needed - just your voice and perspective. Apply now 👉 engage360.tractivity.co.uk/f03d73dd-2a0...

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Katie Spencer @katiespencer.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Are you a health economist, epidemiologist or data scientist with experience using routine healthcare data? Interested in equity in cancer care? Come and join this exciting @nihr.bsky.social funded project! Work with a range of stakeholders and build your skills. jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...

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Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Research Fellow

Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have a background in economics, econometrics, statistics, epidemiology or health data science? Are you interested in working wit...

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Kate Absolom @drkateabsolom.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

12 days until our ⭐️free⭐️ webinar: ‘Data Science Skills for Applied Health and Care Research-What should the essentials be?’ Wed 22nd Jan 10AM-12.30PM. Organised through NIHR Incubator for Applied Health and Care Research Methodology. Register here: tinyurl.com/5ew4kpsw

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Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

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Kate Absolom @drkateabsolom.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Join us! Free webinar with great set of presenters ‘Data Science Skills for Applied Health and Care Research-What should the essentials be?’ Wed 22nd Jan 10AM-12.30PM. Organised through NIHR Incubator for Applied Health and Care Research Methodology. Register for free 😊: tinyurl.com/5ew4kpsw

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Kate Absolom @drkateabsolom.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

New collaborative paper led by our colleagues at The Christie Manchester describing options and considerations for analysing routinely collected patient reported outcome data #proms: Free access link: authors.elsevier.com/c/1kASN1Hx52...

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MRC-NIHR Trials Methodology Research Partnership @mrcnihrtmrp.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

We are inviting you to take part in a survey to better understand the current challenges and experiences of qualitative researchers working on trials in the UK and Ireland, and to identify opportunities to optimise research efforts app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/socs/qrit-... Please share widely.

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QRiT - Challenges of Conducting Qualitative Research in Trials

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Amy O'Donnell @profamyodonnell.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

🔔 Round 2 of NIHR Team Science now open for applications 🔔 Round 2 aims to bring together researchers interested in Applied Health & Social Care Research Methodology. Deadline: 05 Feb 2025 For more info: www.nihr.ac.uk/career-devel... @nihr.bsky.social retweets welcomed 🙏

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Team Science Camp and Award

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Michael Baliousis @mbaliousis.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

🚨 Abstract submissions are now OPEN for the 2025 BPOS Annual Conference! Join us at Manchester Holiday Inn-City Centre, 27-28 March, with a pre-conference event on 26 March. 🔗 Details & submissions: www.delegate-reg.co.uk/bpos2025/ ⏰ Deadline: 9 December 2024. #BPOS2025

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Home - BPOS 2025 - Holiday Inn Manchester

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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Loving this paper 'Rethinking barriers and enablers'. How many thousands of weak research studies have reduced complex change to 'identifying and addressing barriers and enablers'? Here's how to do better! journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

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Rethinking Barriers and Enablers in Qualitative Health Research: Limitations, Alternatives, and Enhancements - Abby Haynes, Victoria Loblay, 2024

Explorations of barriers and enablers (or barriers and facilitators) to a desired health practice, implementation process, or intervention outcome have become s...

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Kate Absolom @drkateabsolom.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Our latest mixed-methods paper in #bmjopen describes where cancer patients and staff found benefit in using an eHealth #proms based intervention as part of routine care during systemic/chemo treatment. bmjopen.bmj.com/content/bmjo...

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