Daisy is a co-lead for the developing and piloting innovative translational research methods workstream of the surgical and orthopaedic innovation theme, and co-chief investigator for the multicentre Lotus study.

Daisy’s research focuses broadly on the application of qualitative research methods to improve the design and conduct of health services research. Her major research interests are informed consent and recruitment, and understanding patients’ experience of health and health services.

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Optimising how a first-in-human device for knee replacement is introduced

During knee replacement surgery, damaged sections of the knee are replaced with metal and plastic…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Innovative translational research methods

Integrating care pathway components in surgical innovation research

Surgery is a complex healthcare intervention involving multiple interacting components. It is usually supported by…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Innovative translational research methods

Improving how surgical procedure modifications are reported

The way new surgical procedures are developed and evaluated is very different to how new…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Innovative translational research methods

Interviewing surgical teams to optimise new chemotherapy delivery method

Bowel, ovarian and stomach cancer often spreads (metastasises) to the lining (peritoneum) of the abdominal…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Innovative translational research methods

Understanding how new surgical procedures and devices are introduced

The overall aim of this study is to understand and improve how innovative surgical…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Innovative translational research methods

Quality of life in pressurised intraperitoneal aerosolised chemotherapy

This project aims to explore the views and experiences of patients with peritoneal metastases (cancer…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Innovative translational research methods