Nicholas Francis
Reader
Medicine
Cardiff University School of Medicine
United Kingdom
Biography
I am an academic general practitioner and my research interests are around improving the management of problems commonly seen in general practice. I lead a module on common infections that forms part of the Clinical Epidemiology Intercalated BSc for Medical Students. I also contribute to the undergraduate medical education curriculum by teaching medical epidemiolgy, examining ISCEs, and acting as a mentor.
Research Interest
My research has primarily focused around three main areas: 1) Infections, complications of infections, and antimicrobial use and resistance. 2) Skin conditions, including eczema, acne, skin infections and molluscum contagiosum. 3) Respiratory conditions, including respiratory infections, COPD and asthma.
Publications
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Thomas, K.et al. 2017. Identifying priority areas for research into the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cellulitis (erysipelas) - results of a James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership. British Journal of Dermatology (10.1111/bjd.15634)
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van Eerd, E.et al. 2017. Why do physicians lack engagement with smoking cessation treatment in their COPD patients? A multinational qualitative study. NPJ Primary Care Respiratory Medicine 27(1), article number: 41. (10.1038/s41533-017-0038-6)
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Ingram, J.et al. 2017. Do levels of wound calprotectin and other inflammatory biomarkers aid in deciding which patients with a diabetic foot ulcer need antibiotic therapy? (INDUCE study). Diabetic Medicine (10.1111/dme.13431)
