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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 8h

📢 New from the CHIPP Study!
Our new CHIPP paper shows how population-level strategies can shift risk for high-impact chronic pain.

Modifiable factors like physical activity & body weight can drive broad, equitable prevention.

👉 Read: www.jpain.org/article/S152...

#CHIPPStudy #PainResearch

Shifting the distribution of risk for high-impact chronic pain: targets for population-level interventions

High-impact chronic pain significantly affects quality of life and poses burdens on healthcare systems. Public health strategies that shift modifiable risk factors at the population level may reduce i...

www.jpain.org

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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 1d

Fantastic meeting yesterday reflecting on progress so far, and planning for the next phase of our research programme.

👏 Big thanks to all who contribute to everything we do!

#Epidemiology #PublicHealth #MusculoskeletalHealth #HealthInequalities #DiseaseRegistries #HealthServices

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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 2d

🎉 New publication alert!
Our latest paper, “Optimising fibromyalgia criteria: evidence from the UK Biobank,” explores how large-scale data can refine diagnosis and deepen understanding of chronic pain.
Read more 👉 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#Fibromyalgia #ChronicPain #UKBiobank

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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 3d

🎉👏 Huge congrats to the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust team for reaching 100 participants in the #UKARStudy! Funded by BSAC & supported by Pfizer, Menarini & Shionogi — driving progress in tackling antimicrobial resistance & improving patient care. 💙🌍 #NHSResearch #BSAC #UKAR

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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 7d

🌟 Our Epidemiology group held a session on getting effective feedback in #PPIE. We explored embedding patient & public voices from the start, shared experiences across projects, and reflected on how to strengthen PPIE so research is relevant & impactful. 🙌 #Research #PatientPartners

Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 8d

This year marks 20 years of the Epi Group at the University of Aberdeen! 🎉

Over the next year, we'll share stories from our journey including the studies, people and partnerships that have driven our impact 🤝

Here's to many more successful years to come! 🔬✨

#EpiGroup20 #Epidemiology #Aberdeen

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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 9d

As #PainAwarenessMonth 2025 draws to a close, we wanted to highlight the social and psychosocial impact of chronic pain. Work by the #CRIISP consortium looked at the influence of relationships, lifestyle and work on chronic pain in this PPIE-driven systematic review
www.growkudos.com/publications...

What Influences Chronic Pain Over Time? The Impact of Relationships, Routines and Work

This review looks at how everyday life affects people living with long-term (chronic) pain. It brings together findings from 71 qualitative studies involving 1,291 adults living with chronic pain. It ...

www.growkudos.com

Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 10d

👏 Congrats to Swansea Bay University Health Board for hitting their #UKAR study target & continuing to over-recruit! Funded by #BSAC & generously supported by Pfizer, MENARINI & Shionogi 💙🌍

#ResearchImpact #AntimicrobialResistance #Teamwork #NHSResearch #AMR #AntimicrobialStewardship #NIHR

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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 13d

The Registry’s journey began on 20 September 2018, when the very first participant was recruited at the Aberdeen site (NHS Grampian). Since then, they have completed every follow-up, providing us with an invaluable 7 years of clinical and questionnaire data.

Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 13d

📢 The #BSRPsA Registry, funded by British Society for Rheumatology, is sending out its first 7-year follow-up questionnaire!

Thank you to all sites & participants whose commitment makes this vital #PsA research possible 💙🌍

#Rheumatology #ResearchImpact #PsoriaticArthritis

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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 14d

🚨 We’re hiring! Join us in #Aberdeen as a Research Assistant (Analyst) on the UK Antimicrobial Registry #UKAR, funded by the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy(BSAC).
Apply by 15 Oct 2025.
Link here👉 lnkd.in/eCdrKKzv

#AMR #ResearchJobs #PublicHealth #Hiring #Vacancy #DataAnalyst

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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 16d

👏 Huge thanks to the team at @Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS FT for their work on the #BSRPsA study! 16 participants recruited & follow-up data ongoing—driving progress in Psoriatic Arthritis research 💙🌍
#BSR #Rheumatology #ResearchCollaboration #PsoriaticArthritis

Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 17d

🌍 Our staff shape pain research & policy in Scotland, across the UK, and globally

By engaging internationally, their expertise contributes to improving pain management worldwide

#PainAwareness #PainAwarenessMonth #ResearchImpact

🔗 Download the infographic here: https://brnw.ch/21wTBkn Image for The Societal Impact of Pain

Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 17d

💙 September is #PainAwarenessMonth — a reminder of the millions living with pain daily

Prof Patrice Forget, Clinical Chair in Anaesthesia, shares insights as Chair of the Societal Impact of Pain (SIP):

www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

#ResearchImpact #PatientCare

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7342809260461813760/🎥

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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 20d

🎉 Cardiff & Vale University Health Board hits its #UKAR study recruitment target and continues recruiting! “We’re learning how effective newer antibiotics are to treat resistant infections.” Huge thanks to the team advancing #ResearchImpact #NHSResearch #AMR #Teamwork #HealthResearch

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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 23d

Highlighting #PainAwarenessMonth2025 with the PACFiND study—transforming care for people living with fibromyalgia. 🌟

PACFiND is developing a patient-centred toolkit for more effective, compassionate fibromyalgia care.

#PainAwarenessMonth #PACFiND #Fibromyalgia

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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 24d

🎉 Celebrating last week's UK-RiME annual showcase! Eight leading UK epidemiology centres came together to advance MSK research, and celebrate early-career researchers.

Special thanks to Versus Arthritis for making this network possible!

#UKRiME #MSKResearch #Epidemiology #Collaboration

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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 27d

Dr Dana Penciu shared “As a PI, the UKAR study has given me a brilliant opportunity to broaden my research experience by being hands on in delivering a NIHR portfolio study. We're incredibly happy that we managed to meet our recruitment target within 6 months of the study being open!”

Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 27d

🎉👏 University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust hit their #UKAR study recruitment target in just 6 months! Thanks to Dr Dana Penciu & clinical team for leading vital research on antibiotic use. 🌍💙 #UKARstudy #Teamwork #AMR #Research

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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 28d

For #PainAwarenessMonth 2025 🩺💊 we spotlight PANDOS, led by Prof. Patrice Forget & funded by ESAIC. This Europe-wide study aims to improve postoperative pain care & cut unnecessary opioid use. Findings coming soon 📊

#PANDOS #PainManagement #Opioids #ClinicalResearch

Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 29d

🎉 PANDOS recruitment is nearing 9,000 patients!
Huge thanks to all collaborators, research teams & patients driving this study forward. Every participant brings us closer to improving perioperative pain care.

Find out more here: shorturl.at/2GOTR

#PANDOS #Anaesthesia #PainResearch #ClinicalTrials

PANDOS

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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · Sep 9

Calling all healthcare professionals who see people with #AxialSpondyloarthritis!

Please spare 2-3 minutes to complete this short survey to help us understand current practices when requesting MRIs for axSpA patients:

forms.cloud.microsoft/e/CQWu6e2LVy

Please share with colleagues!

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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · Sep 8

4️⃣ EFIC European pain research strategy – stronger together
5️⃣ VR distraction vs sedation in colonoscopy: RCT to improve patient experience
🙏 Thanks to everyone pushing perioperative epidemiology & pain research forward!
shorturl.at/Ar8Rm
#PainResearch #Anaesthesia #ClinicalEpidemiology #EFIC

Our Publications — Aberdeen Anaesthesia

www.aberdeenanaesthesia.org

Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · Sep 8

📢 New from Aberdeen Anaesthesia & PANDOS!
1️⃣ Deprivation & postop mortality (>100k, NE Scotland)
2️⃣ PERFECT trial: patient preference in intraoperative opioid use
3️⃣ Opioid-free anaesthesia: evidence & challenges
👏 Huge Thanks to all collaborators!
#Anaesthesia #Epidemiology #Opioids #PERFECTTrial

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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · Sep 4

🎉 Huge thanks to the amazing team at Kettering General Hospital NHS FT for hitting their #UKAR recruitment target! 💊

As shared:
"Data from the UKAR study will help health professionals & policymakers create effective strategies for responsible antibiotic use" 🌍💙
#UKARstudy #Teamwork #AMR #Research

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