Are you interested in using your qualitative research skills to understand how healthcare interventions can be successfully implemented?
The qualitative research team within the York Trials Unit are looking for a researcher with knowledge of implementation science and experience of qualitative healthcare data collection within the NHS.
RESTART-PD: Rehabilitation Exercise Study with Therapeutic Augmented Reality Treatment for patients with Parkinson's Disease
People living with Parkinson’s disease often have reduced mobility and balance as the condition progresses and are at increased risk of falling. Rehabilitation delivered by a physiotherapist is helpful in slowing progression but access to clinics is associated with long waiting lists, travel costs/time and inconvenience. Many patients are prescribed unsupervised home based exercises for which they may lack motivation. New medical software aims to solve the above problems by using augmented reality glasses which turns exercises for Parkinson’s patients into enjoyable games at home.
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The research study aims to improve the walking and balance of Parkinson’s patients by increasing their exercise intensity and motivation. A randomised controlled trial will be undertaken across four hospital sites in England comparing patients who receive the augmented reality glasses with those who receive standard physiotherapy care. The post holder will lead a three-stage implementation evaluation consisting of the following activities:
There will be travel to the four fieldwork sites across England, although some interviews can be conducted via phone or video call.
Interview date: 22 July 2024
For informal enquiries: please contact Laura Sheard (laura.sheard@york.ac.uk)
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Consequently, all applicants will be asked to declare both unspent and spent convictions on their application form.
Appointment of the successful candidate will be conditional on a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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