Our Research

This work explores how older women with breast cancer are involved in decisions about their treatment. It highlights the importance of considering function, quality of life and individual priorities alongside the medical aspects of cancer care.

This study examines the long-term outcomes of older adults with severe aortic stenosis following multidisciplinary team assessment. It explores outcomes following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) compared with conservative management, providing insights into treatment decisions for older and frailer patients.

This study investigates the relationship between weather conditions and hip fractures across England and Wales over nine years. Understanding when and why hip fractures occur may help healthcare services anticipate demand and develop strategies to prevent injuries in older people.

This work explores how older people and their carers experience decisions about cancer treatment. It highlights the importance of understanding individual goals, function, expectations and the role of carers when supporting older adults through complex treatment decisions.

This work examines the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for depression in people aged 85 and over, an age group often underrepresented in research. It highlights the need for greater understanding of treatment outcomes and the role ECT may have for older adults with complex health needs.

This commentary explores the potential role of artificial intelligence in identifying delirium in older patients. As delirium can be difficult to recognise, emerging technologies could provide new ways to support earlier detection and improve patient care.

This case report highlights an unusual cause of recurrent fever associated with a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line. It raises awareness that not all fevers in patients with central lines are caused by infection.

This work highlights the importance of effective and safe pain management following hip fracture. It considers how better approaches to prescribing and monitoring pain relief could help older patients recover while reducing the risks associated with unnecessary or prolonged use of pain medication.

People with chronic kidney disease can have a high risk of osteoporosis and fractures, but there is limited evidence to guide treatment. This work highlights the need for better research to understand how osteoporosis can be safely and effectively treated in this group.

This work explores how older adults with advanced cancer manage the physical, emotional, functional and social challenges of their illness. It highlights the importance of supporting patients to take an active role in their care while recognising the contribution of healthcare professionals and families.

This study explores long-term outcomes for older people with severe aortic stenosis following multidisciplinary team assessment. It highlights the importance of bringing together different clinical expertise when deciding whether treatments such as TAVI are appropriate for older and frailer patients.

This work considers how physical activity programmes can be designed with older adults to make them enjoyable, inclusive and sustainable. It highlights the importance of involving people who may otherwise face barriers to participating in physical activity.

This work explores treatment ceilings in older adults with hip fractures and what they may tell us about a patient's underlying vulnerability. It highlights the importance of considering frailty, quality of life and individual preferences alongside decisions about the level of treatment provided.

This work examines why older adults with hip fractures may experience delays before surgery. It highlights that some delays are necessary to treat conditions such as dehydration or infection, while emphasising the importance of avoiding unnecessary delays to surgery.