Case Studies

The wide-ranging nature of NCPHWR research means that many different groups can benefit from the research findings. These include:

NHS staff and patients, as well as social care staff

Policymakers within local and national government

Children, schools and educators

The wider Welsh population and communities

A study to examine The Active Children through Individual Vouchers Evaluation to improve the fitness and heart health of teenagers in Wales

A study to examine The Active Children through Individual Vouchers Evaluation to improve the fitness and heart health of teenagers in Wales
A study to explore COVID-19 Infection Risk amongst Vaccinated Care Home Residents

A study to explore COVID-19 Infection Risk amongst Vaccinated Care Home Residents
A study to explore parent recommendations to support physical activity for families with young children

A study to explore parent recommendations to support physical activity for families with young children
A study to explore alcohol-related emergency hospital admissions in children and adolescents

A study to explore alcohol-related emergency hospital admissions in children and adolescents
Can cognitive behavioural approaches reduce fatigue in patients with arthritis?

Can cognitive behavioural approaches reduce fatigue in patients with arthritis?
Do parenting interventions work equally well for everyone?

Do parenting interventions work equally well for everyone?
Does kiVa, a Finnish School-based anti-bullying programme, work in Wales?

Does kiVa, a Finnish School-based anti-bullying programme, work in Wales?
Hospital admissions in children who had a kidney abnormality identified during pregnancy

Hospital admissions in children who had a kidney abnormality identified during pregnancy
Health checks for adults with learning disability reduces mortality

Health checks for adults with learning disability reduces mortality
What are the benefits of curriculum-based outdoor learning for children aged 9-11?

What are the benefits of curriculum-based outdoor learning for children aged 9-11?
Helping parents with depression could have lasting benefits for the child

Helping parents with depression could have lasting benefits for the child
Four ways children say their well-being can be improved

Four ways children say their well-being can be improved
Are school holiday experiences the same for all young people?

Are school holiday experiences the same for all young people?
Comparing the experience and impact of two different mindfulness approaches on stress, anxiety and depression in school teachers

Comparing the experience and impact of two different mindfulness approaches on stress, anxiety and depression in school teachers
A study to explore the factors associated with physical activity levels in 12-month infants

A study to explore the factors associated with physical activity levels in 12-month infants
A review of what patients and family-caregivers value from hospice care?

A review of what patients and family-caregivers value from hospice care?
Local authority area plans – report identifies common pan-Wales priorities and opportunities for future social care research

Local authority area plans – report identifies common pan-Wales priorities and opportunities for future social care research
Self‐harm prevention and intervention in secondary schools

Self‐harm prevention and intervention in secondary schools
New care model to support the transition from child to adult services for those with a life- limiting or life-threatening conditions

New care model to support the transition from child to adult services for those with a life- limiting or life-threatening conditions
Which interventions are effective in preventing multiple risk behaviours in young people?

Which interventions are effective in preventing multiple risk behaviours in young people?
WHO series to improve the methods used for evidence-informed decisions involving complex health interventions and complex systems

WHO series to improve the methods used for evidence-informed decisions involving complex health interventions and complex systems
Eating disorders and insulin manipulation in children and young people with diabetes

Eating disorders and insulin manipulation in children and young people with diabetes
New evidence based recommendations on the management of fibromyalgia

New evidence based recommendations on the management of fibromyalgia
Why is transition between child and adult services a dangerous time for young people with chronic kidney disease?

Why is transition between child and adult services a dangerous time for young people with chronic kidney disease?
The effects of improvements to council housing on emergency hospital admissions

The effects of improvements to council housing on emergency hospital admissions
A study into arthritis and the associated increased risk of heart attacks and strokes

A study into arthritis and the associated increased risk of heart attacks and strokes
School policy and young peoples’ risk of cannabis, mephedrone and novel psychoactive substances (NPS) use

School policy and young peoples’ risk of cannabis, mephedrone and novel psychoactive substances (NPS) use
Delivery of Sex and Relationship Education in schools, access to on-site sexual health services and free condoms

Delivery of Sex and Relationship Education in schools, access to on-site sexual health services and free condoms
Factors Affecting Educational Attainment at Key Stage 2

Factors Affecting Educational Attainment at Key Stage 2
A review into interventions used to improve health services for parents and provide the best outcomes for children

A review into interventions used to improve health services for parents and provide the best outcomes for children
Safe-Tea

Safe-Tea
A study into physical activity and inactivity amongst 11-16 year olds

A study into physical activity and inactivity amongst 11-16 year olds
How effective is peer-support in helping mums to continue breastfeeding?

How effective is peer-support in helping mums to continue breastfeeding?
HealthWise Wales

HealthWise Wales
Synthesised Qualitative Research in Health Decision-making

Synthesised Qualitative Research in Health Decision-making
Local Authority Population Needs

Local Authority Population Needs
HAPPEN

HAPPEN
Eating Breakfast and Long Term Educational Achievements

Eating Breakfast and Long Term Educational Achievements
Barriers to Healthy Eating

Barriers to Healthy Eating
Prudent Healthcare

Prudent Healthcare
The Impact of Mindfulness for People with Arthritis

The Impact of Mindfulness for People with Arthritis
HPV Immunisation in Wales

HPV Immunisation in Wales
Early Birth & the Risk of Hospital Admission

Early Birth & the Risk of Hospital Admission
Achievement in Primary School

Achievement in Primary School
Obesity in Pregnancy

Obesity in Pregnancy
Risks in Prescribing Antipsychotic Medication

Risks in Prescribing Antipsychotic Medication
Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing Spondylitis
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