RESEARCH PROFILE
- Research income: £15m (2006-10).
- Number of academic staff: 50.
- Number of research students: 85.
- Recent publications: See website or contact the Division for details.
- Current research projects: See website or contact the Division for details.
KEY FACTS
Student destinations
Contact Division for details.
Head of group/division
Professor Charles Wolfe
Duration
Expected to be three years FT, four-six years PT.
Location
Waterloo and Guy's campuses.
Year of entry 2013
Offered by
School of Medicine
Closing date
None.
Intake
No set number.
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CONTACTS
Contact information
Postgraduate Admissions, School of Medicine, Tel: 020 7848 8392.
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RESEARCH DESCRIPTION
The Division of Health and Social Care Research includes over 50 Principal Investigators College-wide, including the School of Medicine, the School of Social Science & Public Policy and the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing & Midwifery. The Division reflects the disciplinary richness of the College as a whole, in spanning an exceptional academic range (from clinical strengths in primary care, public health, nursing and midwifery, to disciplinary expertise in management, health policy, gerontology, social work and social studies of science). The Division aims to improve the quality of services and health and social outcomes through research relating to individual clinical and social needs, service delivery and organisation, and the wider social and policy context of care. Interdisciplinary research opportunities exist. Our work is underpinned by three core principles: 1. engagement with patient and user perspectives; 2. commitment to conceptual and methodological innovation; and 3. attention to the policy relevance and practical application of our findings.
Staff interests associated with the research programme and its research groups
Interests:
- Psychological and behavioural impacts of screening, particularly for Type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer
- Cognitive, emotional and behavioural impact of genetic testing for disease susceptibility and vulnerability to addiction
- Psychological predictors of health behaviour change and theory-based behaviour change interventions
- Communicating probabilistic health risk information
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My interest is in the education and professional development of undergraduate medical students, particularly in the general practice and the community setting. I am also involved in the training of teachers.
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020 7848 4128
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The utilization of research in policy and practice, evidence based policy, health policy, user involvement in research and decision making, research methods
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Epidemiology and health services research relating to stroke aetiology, natural history and prevention.
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020 7848 6604
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020 7848 6620
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020 7848 6628
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christopher.mckevitt:@kcl.ac.uk
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Anthropology of health and illness; qualitative methods; ethnographic methods in applied research; health services research; complex intervention development and evaluation; experiences of stroke and other chronic disease, "user involvement".
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Medical sociology; health services research; factors affecting clinicians' behaviour.
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020 7848 4145
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Intervention trials in rehabilitation. Measuring quality of healthcare and users' opinions. Systematic reviews and meta-analysis.
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Epidemiology as applied to public health and health services research; design and analysis of studies with clustered data; large datasets and electronic patient records; access and continuity of care.
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Sociology of health and illness; inequalities in health; ethnicity and healthcare; evaluations of innovation in service delivery; translational research;qualitative research methods.
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020 7848 6641
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Medical Decision Making; Diagnostic Reasoning; Judgement & Decision Making; Decision Support
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020 7848 6757
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Asthma and cardio-vascular disease; chronic disease management in primary care.
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020 7848 6971
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ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
General entry advice
Normally a 2:1 first degree or higher in a relevant subject, or an overseas equivalent. A master's level qualification or qualification and/or experience as a health professional may also be required for some programmes.
APPLYING TO KING'S
To apply for graduate study at King's you will need to complete our graduate online application form. Applying online makes applying easier and quicker for you, and means we can receive your application faster and more securely.
King's does not normally accept paper copies of the graduate application form as applications must be made online. However, if you are unable to access the online graduate application form, please contact the relevant admissions/School Office at King's for advice.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applications should be made online at
myapplication.kcl.ac.uk. Please attach an outline research proposal and a CV. Your proposal may form the basis of an informal admission interview with two members of academic staff, one of whom may be a potential supervisor. Applications are considered at any time during the academic year, although entry is usually in September. We welcome applications from well-qualified individuals with a good first degree in relevant related areas and a coherent plan of study.
PERSONAL STATEMENT & SUPPORTING INFORMATION
No information required.
FUNDING
Previous students have been funded by Fellowships from UK Research Councils, National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) and Medical Charities, as well as employer sponsorship and self-funding. Further opportunities may be available on the College Health Schools Studentships website -
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/health/study/studentships/index.aspx
Student profiles
Health & Social Care (Research Division) MPhil/PhD, DHC
The excellent reputation of King's attracted me to study in this prestigious institution. The high quality of training and instruction from the academic staff creates a mentally stimulating and challenging learning environment. The sessions are delivered by professionals who are experts in their respective fields. I enjoy the variety of learning methods and tools that were utilised in class.
The location of the Waterloo Campus is also an ideal place for someone like me who works in London. It is easily accessible from my workplace as well as the vibrant spots of this beautiful city.
Staff profiles
Health & Social Care (Research Division) MPhil/PhD, DHC
Stroke Research Programme, Division of Health & Social Care research
I trained originally as a social anthropologist completing my PhD at the London School of Economics and since that time have worked in health research in a number of fields. I currently hold a five year Career Scientist award from the Department of Health's Research Capacity Development Programme. I'm using this award to develop the application of anthropological methods and theory to improve the management of chronic health conditions.
I work in the King's College London, Stroke Research Programme, an internationally recognised research group. Our research is truly multidisciplinary, including epidemiologists, clinicians, social scientists, statisticians and health economists. We collaborate with other researchers and service providers locally, nationally and internationally across Europe, and in the Caribbean, Australia and New Zealand.
My PhD students are undertaking exciting projects, including an ethnographic study embedded within a randomised controlled trial of a community-based intervention; a study of how health service users can influence academic research and health service innovation; and a study of what medical specialism means in the context of developing long term care for stroke survivors.