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Shaping refugee integration policy & practice globally

Researchers highlighted refugees’ need for social connectedness and created a framework to help governments/agencies shape and improve refugee integration.

Ultrasound of tongue movements improves speech in children with speech disorders

Speech and language researchers used ultrasound of tongue position and movements to create visual feedback which helped children with persistent speech disorders improve their speech communication.

Free sugars intake and linked risk of weight gain

Research suggests excessive daily intake of free sugar leads to increased daily energy intake with risk of weight gain/obesity.

Family business - governance and succession planning

Research addresses problems associated with governance and succession planning in Scotland’s family businesses.

Changing complaints handling culture in public services/ombudsman schemes

Researchers developed innovative dispute design model to improve experience of all parties affected by complaints.

Strengthening health financing in low income/fragile settings

Developing innovative health financing solutions to help fragile states recover from conflict, poverty, climate change, weak governance and epidemics.

Critical dialogue - changing harmful cultural practices for young people

Using ‘critical dialogue’ model to help young people challenge Scotland’s heavy drinking culture; and care experienced Malawians move away from ‘aid-framed approach’ to development.

Person-centredness - transforming nursing & healthcare cultures

Addressing the challenges of individuals being respected in healthcare settings and transforming cultures to support a person-centred approach.

Developing a classification system for Frame Running

Physiotherapy researchers developed an evidence-based classification system for Frame Running which contributed to its acceptance as a World Para Athletics event.