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Denise Howel is a researcher at Newcastle University, contributing to multidisciplinary research in clinical trials, public health, and healthcare interventions. Her work focuses on improving outcomes for vulnerable populations, including children in care, stroke patients, and pregnant women. She has led and collaborated on numerous randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating interventions such as alcohol screening in schools, stroke rehabilitation strategies, and therapies for neurological disorders. Her research spans epidemiology, healthcare policy, and translational medicine, emphasizing feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and patient-centered care.
Key areas of expertise include:
- Behavioral interventions for substance abuse prevention
- Robotics-assisted stroke rehabilitation
- Maternal and pediatric health
- Evaluation of healthcare services and policies
Her recent studies address innovative treatment approaches, such as the use of robotic training for upper limb recovery post-stroke (RATULS trial) and welfare rights interventions for socioeconomically disadvantaged older adults (Do-Well study). Denise has also contributed to understanding disparities in obesity trends and the impact of environmental exposures on health.
Her publications highlight a focus on rigorous trial design, including feasibility assessments and mixed-methods analyses, ensuring practical implementation of evidence-based healthcare solutions.
