ScHARR is organised into sections which reflect either disciplinary or, more commonly, topic focused groupings. Although the sections have considerable autonomy the degree of collaboration between them in both teaching and research is very substantial.
Design, Trials & StatisticsDesign, Trials and Statistics (DTS) is a section within ScHARR and consists of three subgroups:
The section is involved with the design, conduct, data processing, statistical analysis and reporting of high quality randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and other studies to evaluate the clinical and cost-effectiveness of new services, therapies and health technologies. |
Health Economics and Decision Science (HEDS)HEDS covers a broad range of disciplines, but its work is split into five main areas. Our information scientists lead our work in identifying literature and alternative information sources. Our systematic reviewers lead in the critical appraisal and synthesis of qualitative and quantitative research evidence. Our statisticians lead in the application of complex methods, Bayesian methods and network meta-analyses. Our economists lead in outcome measurement and clinical trial work. Our mathematical modellers lead in the problem structuring, model development and optimisation problems. These five groups are in many ways nominal as researchers from the groups routinely work together. |
Health Services Research (HSR)Health Services Research consists of four academic groupings: |
Public HealthThe section of Public Health works in three related areas- Research, Research-led teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level and Professional development and support for the NHS. |
Central Resources GroupThe Central Resources Group brings together those support staff who are not connected to a particular Section of ScHARR, but provide a central resource to the School. This section includes the European Office. |
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