Professor Catia Nicodemo
Professor of Health Economics

Topics

This list includes potential PhD project topics and research areas available under Dr. Catia Nicodemo’s supervision. Students interested in pursuing doctoral research in health economics and healthcare policy are encouraged to reach out to discuss these and other potential areas of study.

Potential PhD Research Topics:

1. Healthcare Workforce Distribution and Access to Care

   • Exploring the impacts of regional disparities in healthcare workforce allocation on health outcomes and healthcare costs.

2. Economic Evaluation of Healthcare Policies

   • Assessing the cost-effectiveness of healthcare policy interventions, such as the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme, and their impact on patient outcomes in primary care.

3. Social Determinants of Health and Healthcare Utilization

   • Investigating how socioeconomic factors, such as income and education, influence healthcare utilization patterns and health inequalities across different regions.

4. Policy Evaluation Using Econometric Techniques

   • Employing advanced econometric methods, such as difference-in-differences and instrumental variables, to evaluate the effects of policy changes on healthcare access, quality, and efficiency.

5. Primary Care Innovation and Its Effects on Health System Efficiency

   • Analyzing new models of primary care delivery and their potential to reduce emergency hospitalizations and improve care coordination.

6. Health Economics of Aging Populations

   • Examining the economic challenges and policy solutions for managing healthcare needs in aging populations, with a focus on sustainability and resource allocation.