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Name Dr Clare Thomas
Job title Honorary Senior Research Associate
Department Bristol Medical School (PHS) University of Bristol
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Qualifications B.Sc.(Nott.), M.Sc., PhD
Professional details
Membership of professional bodies Chartered Health Psychologist and member of the British Psychological Society
Keywords randomised controlled trials
qualitative research methods
health psychology
Areas of expertise I have experience of managing randomised controlled trials(RCT) and conducting qualitative research. I am also a Chartered Health Psychologist.

I am currently co-ordinating an RCT of community-based screening for osteoporosis in older women. I am also carrying out a qualitative study exploring the acceptability of screening amongst women and GPs.

Previously I have conducted a study about women's decision making for mode of delivery after previous caesarean section. I have also worked as a psychologist in a community-based cardiac rehabilitation service.