Public Health Science: A National Conference Dedicated to New Research in UK Public Health held on Nov 19, 2014.
All abstracts from the conference are available online at The Lancet
Programme
| 09.00 | Welcome and introduction to the dayRichard Horton, The Lancet Rob Aldridge, University College London |
| 09.15 | Creativity and innovation in public health science Chairs: Anne Johnson, University College London & TBC |
| Does a complex intervention by primary care nurses increase walking in 60-75 year olds? Outcomes at three and twelve months in the PACE-Lift (Pedometer Accelerometer Consultation Evaluation – Lift) cluster randomised controlled trial – Tess HarrisFinancial incentives for smoking cessation during pregnancy: A randomised controlled trial – David Tappin
Are Financial Incentives for Breastfeeding feasible in the UK? A mixed methods field study – Clare Relton Multicentre cluster randomised controlled trial evaluating implementation of a fire-prevention injury prevention briefing in children’s centres. – Toity Deave Towards enhanced community genetic literacy among a minority ethnic community: a participatory action research project – Sarah Salway |
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| 10.30 | Tea, coffee and meet the funders talk |
| 11.00 | New methodological approaches to public health science Chairs: Klim McPherson, UK Health Forum & TBC
Using seemingly unrelated equations to assess changes in dietary behaviours during the UK’s economic crisis – Michelle Cecchini Successful ageing, education and functional trajectories in later life: A longitudinal latent variable modelling analysis – Theodore David Cosco Active monitoring of potential adverse immunisation events using hospitalisation data and linked analysis in Scotland – Claire Cameron Explaining ethnic inequalities in health in Scotland: a pilot study linking primary care to Census data to account for ethnic variations in cardiovascular disease – Anne Douglas What do people fear about cancer? A systematic review and meta-synthesis – Charlotte Vrinten |
| 12.30 | Lunch and chaired poster viewing |
| 14.00 | Keynote SpeechesChair: Martin McKee, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine |
| 15.00 | Tea, coffee and poster viewing |
| 15.30 | Implementing public health science in policy and practice Chairs: Simon Capewell, University of Liverpool & TBC |
| Reflections And Best Practice Recommendations For Interdisciplinary Working: A Case Study on Identifying The Determinants Of Addiction From The Addiction And Lifestyles In Contemporary Europe – Reframing Addictions Project (ALICE RAP). – Lucy GellInvestigating healthcare rationing in practice: a qualitative study – Amanda Owen-Smith
Primary care competition and the effect of new providers on quality of care in England – Felix Greaves Attitudes towards lung cancer screening within socioeconomically deprived and heavy smoking communities: a qualitative study – Samantha L Quaife Interpretation and use of official drinking guidelines by adult men and women in England and Scotland: a qualitative study – Melanie Lovatt |
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| 17.00 | Closing remarks |
| Richard Horton, The Lancet |