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Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Centre for Rural Health Sciences is a research-focused university department within the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). The centre carries out research, knowledge exchange, commercialisation, consultancy and teaching activities related to the interdisciplinary study of health, wellbeing and healthcare in rural environments. The centre is part of the UHI Institute of Health Research and Innovation.
The following research themes summarise the breadth of our work, although many of our projects cut across more than one theme:
- i) understanding health and illness in rural areas,
- ii) the design, evaluation and sustainability of rural health services,
- iii) digital technology in rural health,
- iv) non-pharmaceutical interventions in rural areas,
- v) rural mental health.
The Centre for Rural Health Sciences continues the work of the Division of Rural Health and Wellbeing and the Centre for Rural Health (CRH), and the Highlands and Islands Health Research Institute (HIHRI) in 2004.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Profiles
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Heather Bain, EdD, FQNIS, FHEA, PGCert, HELT, BA, DipDN, RGN
- Centre for Rural Health Sciences - Associate Head of Centre for Rural Health Sciences
Person: Academic - Teaching only
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Michelle Beattie
- Centre for Rural Health Sciences - Senior Lecturer and PGR Co-ordinator
Person: Academic - Research and Teaching or Research only
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Promoting physical activity in the management of type 2 diabetes: a pilot study to explore tools for the delivery and outcomes of diabetes-specific education.
MacRury, S. (PI) & Crabtree, D. R. (CoI)
1/01/19 → …
Project: Research
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Listen Well - A pilot study to explore the application an innovative Digital Narrative Approach to help participants 'Listen Well' in therapeutic contexts, at School, Home and in the Community.
Grindle, M. (PI) & Zubala, A. (CoI)
10/10/18 → …
Project: Research
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Does polyphenol supplementation suppress the increase in oxidative stress and inflammation caused by reduced physical activity?
Crabtree, D. R. (PI), Megson, I. (CoI), Hickson, K. (CoI), Cobley, J. (CoI), Goszcz, K. (CoI), Muggeridge, D. (CoI) & Gorely, T. (CoI)
24/04/18 → …
Project: Research
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Exploring Care Home Workers' Perceptions of Implementing ECHO: A Qualitative Study
Beattie, M., Muirhead, K. & Carey, N., 1 Mar 2025, In: International Journal of Older People Nursing. 20, 2, p. e70017Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Facing the Future
Bain, H., 3 Jan 2025, Textbook of Community Nursing, 3rd edition. Sue, C. & Bain, H. (eds.). London, p. 464 14 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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A pilot randomized controlled trial of a virtual peer-support exercise intervention for female older adults with cancer
Smith-Turchyn, J., Sinclair, S., O’Loughlin, E. K., Innes, A., Vani, M. F., Beauchamp, M., Phillips, S. M., Richardson, J., Thabane, L. & Sabiston, C. M., 26 Oct 2024, In: BMC Geriatrics. 24, 1, 887.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
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The promise and challenges of sharing qualitative data to understand trauma and resilience across the lifespan
Heaton, J. (Speaker)
15 Jun 2023Activity: Talk / Presentation / Podcast / Webinar › Oral presentation
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Covid-19 dementia education for care home workers
Macaden, L. (Member)
24 Mar 2021Activity: KE and Outreach activities › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
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Student theses
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The science of shinty: A needs analysis and training considerations.
McKernie, J. (Author), Crabtree, D. R. (Supervisor) & Gorely, T. (Supervisor), 22 Jul 2024Student thesis: Master's Thesis › Master of Research (awarded by UHI)
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Exploring the role of technology-enabled dementia education and support for health and social care practitioners in rural Scotland
Muirhead, K. (Author), Macaden, L. (Supervisor) & Smyth, K. (Supervisor), 18 Apr 2023Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (awarded by UHI)
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A Realist Study of Self-management Apps to help People living with Chronic Low Back Pain
Hunter, R. J. (Author), Gorely, T. (Supervisor) & Beattie, M. (Supervisor), 5 Oct 2023Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (awarded by UHI)
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