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The Arthritis Research Campaign National Primary Care Centre, at Keele has a large and dynamic research programme in musculoskeletal pain, underpinned by a wealth of cohort and trial data-sets, with linkage to medical records. The Centre includes a multidisciplinary grouping of clinicians working alongside epidemiologists, statisticians and social scientists, and our funding framework gives us a strong remit to increase research capacity by providing training opportunities and career support for early experience researchers. With the support of the supervisory team, and relevant training, you will investigate the influence of primary care consultation patterns among parents, particularly for musculoskeletal pain and non-specific physical symptoms, on the health, consultation patterns and healthcare of their child. Specific objectives are to: 1. To carry out a systematic review of the published literature in the field. 2. Describe the primary care epidemiology of pain and symptoms in parents and their children. 3. Analyse existing medical records to: a. Investigate the relationship between pain and symptoms in the parent(s) and child, and this is different according to the characteristics of their parents. b. Assess whether children receive different healthcare according to the pain and symptom patterns of their parents. Applicants should have a good honours degree (2:1 or above) in any relevant subject. A Masters degree in a relevant discipline is highly desirable. Funding is available for three years to cover fees for PhD registration (2009/10 rates - home/EU rates: £3,450) and a research studentship stipend of currently £13,290 per annum (tax free) for 2009. Non-EU students would be required to pay the additional overseas fees themselves (currently approximately £7,635 per annum). Further Information For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the Centre, please contact Dr Kate Dunn on 01782 734703 or k.m.dunn@cphc.keele.ac.uk or Dr Christian Mallen c.d.mallen@cphc.keele.ac.uk Application Process Full details of application procedures for study are on www.keele.ac.uk/gradschool or contact The Graduate School for an Application Guide and application form (Graduate School, Keele University, Staffordshire, ST5 5AZ. Tel: 01782 734368, email: gradschool@keele.ac.uk). CLOSING DATE - 06/07/2009 |
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