Research studies
The Yorkshire Health Study has approved and facilitated the following list of research studies. This list is being added to over time. The results of these research studies when completed will be published on our Publications page.
Completed studies
Vascular services preference
Researchers invited YHS participants to a telephone interview on their experiences of vascular disease and preference for treatment services
Randomised Control Trial - OTIS
Researchers at the University of York used the YHS to recruit to a RCT testing whether a visit by an occupational therapist improved fall rates in the elderly
Use of herbal medicine in Sheffield
This study looked at the types of people using herbal medicine in Sheffield through analysis of the YHS dataset
Physical activity in Sheffield
Researchers interviewed people in Sheffield about their experiences of physical activity. This information will be used to help people meet the challenge of weight gain in older age.
Colorectal cancer screening
This study explored the impact of a range of factors (including morbidity) on the uptake of colorectal cancer screening.
Intervention study
An economic evaluation of the Advancing Quality pay-for-perfomance programme
Experience of taking part in an 'cohort multiple randomised controlled trial'
The University of Sheffield is interviewing YHS participants to investigate the experiences of people taking part in a cohort multiple RCT intervention trial
Validity of the EQ-5D-5L
This study investigated the validity of the EQ-5D-5L in the elderly who have long term conditions
Views on breastfeeding scheme
Women aged 16 – 45 were asked for their preferences and views on a possible scheme to increase breastfeeding in areas with low breastfeeding rates. For more information contact Ailish.Higgins@brunel.ac.uk
Depression
Some people filled in in detailed questionnaires about their mood (anxiety and depression). For more information contact p.viksveen@sheffield.ac.uk
Depression and homeopathy
Some people were randomly selected to be offered a course of treatment by a homeopath to help their depression as part of a practical randomised controlled trial embedded within the Yokrshire Health Study.
DaWM (Decisions about Weight Management)
The study aimed to investigate the perspectives and beliefs of overweight (and obese) people who have experience of making decisions about weight management. This will help tailor weight management programmes to improve their effectiveness.
TaBS (Thoughts about Body Size)
Everyone thinks about their weight and body size. These thoughts can affect an individual’s confidence in controlling their weight. The TaBS Study aimed to develop a short questionnaire to help in the assessment of thoughts about body size for use in the health service.
Self-management of longer-term depression (IQuEST)
This study conducted interviews with patients who report long term depression as part of a larger study looking at the experiences of people who have the condition and how they manage it.
Putting Life in Years (PLINY)
Loneliness and a lack of social contact can be important issues with the elderly. The study assessed whether telephone friendship groups could improve the well-being of people aged 75 years and over.
Families, health and well-being
The study examined the health and well-being of families with children aged between 6-18 years. This information will be compared with information given to us by families where children have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to explore the differences in experiences.
Type II Diabetes
This study tested an app to help people with diabetes loseweight.