tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71559874636031528572024-03-13T21:41:45.925-07:00WE CollaborateThe Clinical Research Network (CRN) West of England is one of 15 CRNs in England devoted to the delivery of high quality clinical research. We are funded by the Department of Health and Social Care. We work with Partner Organisations to collaborate to deliver research studies in City of Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset, Swindon, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.Holly Ayreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01355834266672175637noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155987463603152857.post-86044157663295330982020-06-11T05:15:00.001-07:002020-06-16T03:08:12.922-07:00Helen Talbot: COVID-19 research update<span id="docs-internal-guid-1de657c1-7fff-59a2-ca47-068882e7f62c"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; white-space: pre-wrap;">Prior to COVID-19 the research nurses in the team were mainly working in primary care and community care settings. We were out and about on a daily basis, seeing participants and working with community teams. </span><br />
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<span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: medium;">When COVID-19 hit all of those routine studies were paused and we were then working from home. A lot of the time we were making sure our mandatory training was up to date and upskilling ready for the COVID-19 studies that were coming online. We all had to develop ways of keeping in contact through online methods, to make sure everybody knew what was going on and what training courses were available that would help us with the future. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: medium;">When the COV001 vaccine study opened in Bristol, we assisted our clinical research practitioners with the pre-screening calls. There were lots of people who volunteered to take part in this pivotal study and we’re so grateful to them. We had to phone the volunteers who had registered an interest, to check if they were eligible and then book them in for their screening appointment. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Following this, I spent a week working on the randomisation visits with my colleagues from the CRN, the women and children’s team and the medical research unit nurses team. The days were very busy and we had many patients to help through the process of their visit. This involved doing bloods and observations, both before and after the vaccine, and supporting them throughout the day to make it an efficient, pleasant and professional experience. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The three teams of nurses were brought together very quickly and worked well together as one team to deliver the COVID-19 study effectively, efficiently and safely. </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We all supported each other and used our skills in the best possible way. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">International Clinical Trials day is a celebration of the vital research taking place and the teams who deliver it. We want to take this opportunity to announce the launch of <a href="https://sites.google.com/nihr.ac.uk/research-learning-resources/home" target="_blank">Research Learning Resources</a>, a "Hitchhiker's Guide" to the Clinical Research Network. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This new </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">website will equip new research staff working in the West of England, Wessex, South West </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Peninsula and Thames Valley & South Midlands Clinical Research Networks with all the </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">information they need to start their role.For experienced researchers, it’s also a great place to refresh their knowledge or learn something new.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">On the site you will find useful resources such as <b>‘Introduction to The Clinical Research Network</b>’ which provides an overview of the NIHR and the CRN, and ‘<b>Introduction to Research</b>’ which has key information for new staff starting a career in research. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Research Learning Resources also includes <b>NIHR Systems Training</b> on CPMS, LPMS, ODP NIHR Learn and Google Hub.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">To access this range of resources, <a href="https://sites.google.com/nihr.ac.uk/research-learning-resources/home" target="_blank">click here to view Research Learning Resources</a> and select your local CRN. </span><br />
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Holly Ayreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01355834266672175637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155987463603152857.post-16203988580776887852020-05-14T05:19:00.002-07:002020-05-14T06:22:17.852-07:00Suzannah Pegler: Recruiting to COVID-19 studies at Great Western Hospitals<div><font face="arial"><i><div>Great Western Hospitals have recruited 5 patients to the REMAP-CAP trial and have consented 102 patients to the RECOVERY trial. </div><div><br /></div><div>Lead Research Practitioner, Suzannah Pegler, tells us how staff at Great Western Hospitals have so effectively prepared for and carried out these studies.</div></i></font></div><div><font face="arial"><br /></font></div><div><font face="arial">The RECOVERY trial and REMAP-CAP trial were set up in collaboration with all interested parties involved from the very beginning. This included the Respiratory team, ICU team, Pharmacy, Blood bank team and lead nurses on the COVID wards, as well as involving IT, the wider clinical research team, training team for administration of Tocilizumab and other redeployed Principle Invesitgators (PIs).</font></div><div><font face="arial"><br /></font></div><div><font face="arial">The PIs encouraged all the clinicians to do their training and placed responsibility on them for recruitment. W</font><span style="font-family: "arial";">e have a group of very enthusiastic people </span><span style="font-family: "arial";">covering the wards designated for COVID-19,</span><span style="font-family: "arial";"> who</span><span style="font-family: "arial";"> have been redeployed from outpatient work. So far </span><span style="font-family: "arial";">our highest recruitment has usually been at the weekends.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><font face="arial">In order to effectively coordinate recruiting to these trials, we set up an email distribution list and a WhatsApp group, so everyone involved could stay in touch. </font><span style="font-family: "arial";">We organised for the Microbiology department to send us daily reports of newly confirmed cases and their whereabouts, so that we could direct the medics for consent. </span><span style="font-family: "arial";">We also arranged for our Communications team to put the trial information on the staff daily briefings and their social media channels, as well as myself and the PI using Twitter to our advantage.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-38wt2U6BQJw/Xr03LQd5nII/AAAAAAAAAm0/oMwSJEf7ke0BBN9ci3msi4YUJXmEqpkwgCK4BGAsYHg/Suzannah2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="713" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-38wt2U6BQJw/Xr03LQd5nII/AAAAAAAAAm0/oMwSJEf7ke0BBN9ci3msi4YUJXmEqpkwgCK4BGAsYHg/s320/Suzannah2.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span></div><div><font face="arial">On each COVID ward, we put up posters, set up visible recruitment packs with information on how to consent safely, and copies of the Patient Information Sheet and Informed Consent Form. We also displayed the available treatment options and randomisation worksheets, so that data for randomisation could be collected in one place and everyone could access details for the randomisation system and as well as the research team and pharmacy.</font></div><div><font face="arial"><br /></font></div><div><font face="arial">We have kept momentum by acknowledging milestones, giving regular updates and answering queries in a timely manner. </font><span style="font-family: "arial";">The research team have coordinated the administration, kept track of patient journeys and completed the follow-up data, alongside collecting the data for other observational studies occurring at this time.</span></div><div><font face="arial"><br /></font></div><div><font face="arial">Our overall success has been down to the dedicated team work, hard work and flexibility of everyone involved, and a collective desire to contribute to this valuable research for the benefit of our patients and the science driving decisions regarding this pandemic.</font></div><div><font face="arial"><br /></font></div><div><font face="arial">It has been an honour to be part of Great Western Hospitals research effort and to observe how we pull together in times of crisis and need. I am proud of how we have demonstrated that we can fully integrate research into the clinical workings of the Trust at such a difficult time.</font></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155987463603152857.post-74090283887553893562020-05-12T07:07:00.001-07:002020-05-12T07:07:19.004-07:00International Nurses Day: My research role during the COVID-19 pandemic - Emma Gendall<div style="text-align: left;"><div><div><font face="arial" size="4"><i>Today marks International Nurses Day, and we want to take this opportunity to thank the incredible research nurses working in the West of England for their great work.</i></font></div></div><div><font face="arial" size="4"><i><br /></i></font></div><div><font size="4"><font face="arial"><i>With the recent focus on COVID-19 research, we spoke with Emma Gendall, Senior </i></font><i style="font-family: arial;">Research Nurse – Acute Care at Southmead Hospital to find out how the pandemic has </i><i style="font-family: arial;">affected her role.</i></font></div><div><font face="arial" size="4"><i><br /></i></font></div><div><font size="4"><font face="arial">Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, I was working as the lead research nurse for Acute Care, </font><span style="font-family: arial;">line managing a small team and delivering research studies across a range of acute care </span><span style="font-family: arial;">areas. I was approached early on about leading on the CCP-UK study and worked with my </span><span style="font-family: arial;">team to put a system in place to identify and capture patients for this research.</span></font></div><div><font face="arial" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4"><font face="arial">As things at our Trust began to get busier the Trust opened a range of COVID-19 research </font><span style="font-family: arial;">studies, including REMAP-CAP, GenOMICC, RECOVERY, DISCOVER, UKOSS, </span><span style="font-family: arial;">RECOVERY RS and CCP-UK. It became clear that it was no longer practical to have specific </span><span style="font-family: arial;">teams recruiting to each study. My line manager Debbie Warbrick (Research Matron) </span><span style="font-family: arial;">brought the staff remaining in research into one large COVID-19 research team and we </span><span style="font-family: arial;">began working together to deliver all the studies.</span></font></div></div><div><font face="arial" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2EKkgClxph8/Xrqsz4cvN4I/AAAAAAAAAmM/ArSAGZUbNfovzgyt6NakZR_9NM1T7OSWQCK4BGAsYHg/research%2Bphoto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><font size="4"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1156" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2EKkgClxph8/Xrqsz4cvN4I/AAAAAAAAAmM/ArSAGZUbNfovzgyt6NakZR_9NM1T7OSWQCK4BGAsYHg/s320/research%2Bphoto.jpg" /></font></a></div><font face="arial" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font face="arial" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4"><font face="arial">A small team of band 7’s, including myself, were allocated the role of COVID-19 research </font><span style="font-family: arial;">team coordinators. Our role is to allocate research staff each day, support and empower </span><span style="font-family: arial;">them to deliver across these studies, take referrals for potential new participants, and deal </span><span style="font-family: arial;">with queries. Each day starts with preparing the work for the team, briefing the team on </span><span style="font-family: arial;">workload for the day and other important updates, a second team brief also takes place at </span><span style="font-family: arial;">lunchtime to plan the afternoon work. Working collaboratively in this way has enabled us to </span><span style="font-family: arial;">recruit to these important COVID-19 studies. I am also going to the Nightingale Hospital for </span><span style="font-family: arial;">orientation so that I can help support the team there with research, if and when studies open </span><span style="font-family: arial;">in the hospital.</span></font></div><div><font face="arial" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4"><font face="arial">This role has challenged me to work in a very different way. I have had to work closely with a </font><span style="font-family: arial;">variety of research staff who I have not worked with before, gaining their respect and trust to </span><span style="font-family: arial;">work together. Enhancing my communication skills to deliver team huddles on a larger scale </span><span style="font-family: arial;">than I am used to with my peers, team members and other colleagues has been a personal </span><span style="font-family: arial;">challenge I have had to work on. This experience has given me the opportunity to use many </span><span style="font-family: arial;">of the leadership skills that I learnt on the NIHR Advanced Leadership Programme (ALP), </span><span style="font-family: arial;">which I was lucky enough to undertake last year, and am grateful for the chance to put this </span><span style="font-family: arial;">learning into practice. Most of all this experience has brought together a variety of research </span><span style="font-family: arial;">staff to work as a large team, which has made me more aware of my colleague’s strengths. I </span><span style="font-family: arial;">plan to continue to draw on and learn from this once the COVID-19 period is over.</span></font></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0Bristol, UK51.454513 -2.5879123.144279163821153 -37.74416 79.764746836178844 32.56834tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155987463603152857.post-74140857343214287352020-04-30T07:09:00.000-07:002020-04-30T07:09:39.178-07:00Mary Anne Fifield: COVID-19 research update - 30 April 2020<div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155987463603152857.post-90213959996140227892020-04-30T02:21:00.002-07:002020-04-30T08:29:24.409-07:00Shaolin Chidavaenzi: COVID-19 research update<i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">CRN WE has a flexible research delivery workforce known as the WE ReACH (West of England Research fAcilitation in Community and Healthcare Settings) team.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The team has been supporting COVID-19 research across the region. We asked Shaolin Chidavaenzi, one of our Clinical Research Practitioners, to update us on what she has been working on this week.</span></i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It’s been a really busy week. As a team we’ve been working to support a number of different COVID-19 studies across the West of England.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Since the <a href="https://www.nihr.ac.uk/covid-studies/study-detail.htm?entryId=281259">COV001 vaccine study</a> pre-screening went live last week, the study team have received a huge number of applications from people who are interested in taking part.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There are no currently licensed vaccines or specific treatments for COVID-19. The COV001 study will allow us to assess if healthy people can be protected from COVID-19 with a new vaccine. Participants will be randomly allocated to either receive the vaccine or a placebo injection and after the vaccination we will be collecting information about any symptoms that occur.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To help support the study team, myself and a few WE ReACH colleagues have been making pre-screening phone calls to check the eligibility of participants for the study. We have also been arranging appointments and organising paperwork for eligible participants to attend a screening visit.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The work we're doing will ensure that failures during the screening visits are minimised, as all ineligible people will have already been identified during the telephone pre-screening. The study has an exceptionally tight schedule so it’s really important that we work together to make sure it runs smoothly.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As a team, we have also been involved in the planning and feasibility of the vaccination aspect of this study. This week, our research nurses met with the Principle Investigator for the COV001 study to plan the vaccination clinics which will be starting next week. Our research nurses will be helping to vaccinate eligible participants once the clinics start.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Looking forward, we are also in discussions with North Bristol Trust about planning our support of the COV002 vaccine study in the future, which will be open to a larger population starting in June. This study is the follow on study from COV001 testing the same vaccine in a larger sample group.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This week, I have also undergone an induction at North Bristol Trust in order to support COVID-19 studies at Southmead Hospital, including the <a href="https://www.nihr.ac.uk/covid-studies/study-detail.htm?entryId=281712">RECOVERY</a>, <a href="https://www.hra.nhs.uk/covid-19-research/approved-covid-19-research/282116/">DISCOVER</a>, and <a href="https://www.hra.nhs.uk/covid-19-research/approved-covid-19-research/1266000/">CCP-UK</a> studies. This means that in the event that staff from North Bristol Trust are redeployed to do research at the NHS Nightingale Bristol, our team will be able to continue research at Southmead Hospital.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2016/march/research-domestic-violence.html">REPROVIDE</a> is another study we are currently supporting. It is a six-year programme, which will investigate ways of improving how healthcare professionals respond to all family members experiencing or perpetrating domestic violence and abuse. This week I have been working with the study team to promote the study with sites and domestic violence services in the West of England.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I’m glad to be able to work together with the WE ReACH team and our partner organisations to contribute to the nationwide research efforts into the COVID-19 pandemic.</span><br />
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<span><span face=""><br /></span></span><span><span face="">Updated on 25 February 2021<br /></span></span>
<div><span><span face=""><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span face="">CRN WE is working with secondary and primary care to set up <a href="https://www.nihr.ac.uk/covid-studies/" target="_blank">urgent public health COVID-19 studies</a>. <span face="">Read more about the studies that are currently open or in set-up in the West of England:</span></span></span></div><div><span><span face=""><span face=""><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span><span face=""><span face="">Open:</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span><span face=""><span face=""><ul><li><a href="https://www.nihr.ac.uk/covid-studies/study-detail.htm?entryId=288784" target="_blank">AERATOR</a>: Open at North Bristol Trust.</li></ul></span></span></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span><span face=""><a href="https://www.nihr.ac.uk/covid-studies/study-detail.htm?entryId=126600" target="_blank">CCP-UK</a>: Open at Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership, Gloucestershire Hospitals, </span></span><span><span face=""><span><span face="">Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, </span></span>Great Western Hospitals, North Bristol Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath, and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Trust.</span></span><span><span face=""> </span></span><br /></li></ul></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span><span face=""><span><span face=""><span face=""><a href="https://www.nihr.ac.uk/covid-studies/study-detail.htm?entryId=283251" target="_blank">CLARITY</a>: Open at North Bristol Trust.</span></span></span> </span></span></li></ul></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span><span face=""><a href="https://www.nihr.ac.uk/covid-studies/study-detail.htm?entryId=281544" target="_blank">Coronavirus infection in immunosuppressed children</a>: Open at Royal United Hospitals Bath and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Trust.</span></span><span><span face=""></span></span></li></ul></div><ul><li><span><span face=""><span><span face=""><span face=""><a href="https://www.nihr.ac.uk/covid-studies/study-detail.htm?entryId=281259">COV001</a>: Open at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Trust. </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.nihr.ac.uk/covid-studies/study-detail.htm?entryId=281904">COV002</a>: Open at North Bristol Trust.</li></ul><div><ul><li><a href="https://www.nihr.ac.uk/covid-studies/study-detail.htm?entryId=284229">FALCON</a>: Open at North Bristol Trust.</li></ul></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span><span face=""><span><span face=""><a href="https://www.nihr.ac.uk/covid-studies/study-detail.htm?entryId=189676" target="_blank">GenOMICC</a>: Open
at Great Western Hospital, North Bristol Trust, Royal United Hospitals
Bath, and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Trust, and in set-up
at Gloucestershire Hospitals.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span><span face=""><a href="https://www.nihr.ac.uk/covid-studies/study-detail.htm?entryId=282127">Neonatal complications of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)</a>: Open at Great Western Hospitals, Royal United Hospitals Bath, and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Trust.</span></span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span><span face=""><a href="https://www.nihr.ac.uk/covid-studies/study-detail.htm?entryId=282686">NHS CHECK</a>: Open at Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership and Gloucestershire Hospitals. </span></span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span><span face=""><a href="https://www.nihr.ac.uk/covid-studies/study-detail.htm?entryId=282655">PAN COVID</a>:
In set up at Gloucestershire Hospitals and open at Great
Western Hospitals, Royal United Hospitals Bath, and
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Trust. </span></span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.nihr.ac.uk/covid-studies/study-detail.htm?entryId=285439">PHOSP-COVID</a>: Open at North Bristol Trust.</li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span><span face=""><span><span face=""><span><span face=""><a href="https://www.nihr.ac.uk/covid-studies/study-detail.htm?entryId=101138" target="_blank">PRIEST</a>: Open at Gloucestershire Hospitals and Great Western Hospitals.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br /></li></ul></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span><span face=""><span><span face=""><span><span face=""><span><span face=""><a href="https://www.nihr.ac.uk/covid-studies/study-detail.htm?entryId=281958" target="_blank">PRINCIPLE</a>: Open in Primary Care. <a href="https://www.phctrials.ox.ac.uk/principle-trial" target="_blank">Read more on the PRINCIPLE website here.</a><span face=""><span><span face=""> </span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></div><ul>
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<li><span><span face=""><a href="https://www.nihr.ac.uk/covid-studies/study-detail.htm?entryId=281712" target="_blank">RECOVERY</a>: Open at Gloucestershire Hospitals, Great Western Hospitals, North Bristol Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath, and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Trust. <a href="https://www.recoverytrial.net/" target="_blank">See more on the RECOVERY website here</a>.</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span><span face=""><a href="https://www.nihr.ac.uk/covid-studies/study-detail.htm?entryId=282338" target="_blank">RECOVERY - Respiratory Support</a>: Open at North Bristol Trust. <a href="https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/med/research/ctu/trials/recovery-rs/" target="_blank">See more on the RECOVERY-RS website here.</a></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span><span face=""><span><span face=""><a href="https://www.nihr.ac.uk/covid-studies/study-detail.htm?entryId=237150" target="_blank">REMAP-CAP</a>: Open at </span></span><span><span face=""><span><span face="">Great Western
Hospitals, </span></span>North Bristol Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath, and University
Hospitals Bristol and Weston Trust. <a href="https://www.remapcap.org/" target="_blank">See more on the REMAP-CAP website here.</a></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span><span face=""><span><a href="https://www.nihr.ac.uk/covid-studies/study-detail.htm?entryId=261128">REPROVIDE</a>: Open in Primary Care</span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span><a href="https://www.nihr.ac.uk/covid-studies/study-detail.htm?entryId=284460">SIREN</a>: Open at Gloucestershire Hospitals, Great Western Hospital, Royal United Hospitals Bath and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Trust.</span></li></ul><ul><li><span><span face=""><span><span><span face=""><a href="https://www.nihr.ac.uk/covid-studies/study-detail.htm?entryId=281986">STOP-COVID19</a>: Open at </span></span><span><span face="">Royal United Hospitals Bath.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span><span face=""><a href="https://www.nihr.ac.uk/covid-studies/study-detail.htm?entryId=282213">TACTIC-R</a>: Open at Gloucestershire Hospitals and University Hospitals Bristol.</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span><span face=""><a href="https://www.nihr.ac.uk/covid-studies/study-detail.htm?entryId=112935" target="_blank">UKOSS</a>: Open at Gloucestershire Hospitals, Great Western Hospitals, North Bristol Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath, and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Trust. <a href="https://www.npeu.ox.ac.uk/ukoss/current-surveillance/covid-19-in-pregnancy#main" target="_blank">See more on the UKOSS website here.</a></span></span></li>
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<span face=""><span>If you have research delivery queries about these COVID-19 studies, please email <a href="mailto:urgentpublichealthCRN@nihr.ac.uk">urgentpublichealthCRN@nihr.ac.uk</a>.</span></span><div><span face=""><span><br /></span></span></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155987463603152857.post-78190102135013160102020-04-09T01:09:00.000-07:002020-04-15T02:08:47.826-07:00Mary Anne Fifield: COVID-19 research update<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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I was feeling in awe of the staff volunteering to man the front line in the Hot Hub. Happily, there’s an outlet for this every Thursday night these days, so I clapped just a bit harder than I did the week before.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;">We both worked our days off to finish unpacking and to fully relocate the unit to Junction Road Surgery, which is currently shut. It turns out that clinical trials had been allocated its own space, just around the corner from our original location. We even have a garden with a tree in the centre.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;">😊</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Despite it being the weekend, the Primary Care Community of Practice WhatsApp group was buzzing with enthusiasm for the upcoming COVID-19 research opportunities. This group will be a useful resource for sharing information and advice so we can set-up quickly and deliver the clinical trials – the race is on to start <a href="https://www.nihr.ac.uk/urgent-public-health-research-studies-for-covid-19/platform-randomised-trial-of-interventions-against-covid-19-in-older-people-principle/24579#Study_type:" target="_blank">PRINCIPLE</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In reality, this involves a short walk to Oldfield Surgery car park where I meet the patients and I perform the few steps forward to deliver the IMP, few steps backwards for social distancing and the patient takes a few steps forward to pick up the IMP and leave the diary pages, then few steps backwards for social distancing, then it’s my turn to step forwards to collect the diary pages. You know this routine, it’s that one we all do at the shops now. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It’s officially my day off. I’m writing this diary update and completing the first week of the FutureLearn course: Managing COVID-19 in General Practice. It’s mind-boggling to read and recall that the first COVID-19 death in the UK was on 05 March 2020, just over one month ago. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The course advice mirrors my previous advice about the importance of effective communication, with extra tips for active listening during remote consultations. The tone of voice is especially crucial, to reassure patients with high levels of anxiety during this pandemic.</span></div>
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Holly Ayreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01355834266672175637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155987463603152857.post-36839173873013766162020-04-02T07:36:00.000-07:002020-04-15T02:08:15.997-07:00Year of the Nurse and Midwife stories: Mary Anne Fifield<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To coincide with the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, the World Health Organization has dedicated 2020 to nurses and midwives. We want to take this opportunity to thank the incredible nurses and midwives working in the West of England, and shine a light on the great work they do. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span class="s1" style="color: #dca10d; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://twitter.com/maryafife1">Mary Anne Fifield</a></span> has worked as a research nurse at Heart of Bath Medical Partnership for over two years. We spoke with her to find out more about her journey to becoming a research nurse and what inspires her within the career. <b> </b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Can you tell me a bit about your role?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I work as a research nurse in the clinical trials unit at Heart of Bath, together with an incredibly efficient study coordinator and supported by our three most research-active GPs. We’re a dedicated research team, working on a number of commercial studies for pharmaceutical sponsors, as well as on academic studies for universities.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We try to engage all our colleagues in research – often the first person approached is a receptionist, when a patient has seen a poster in the waiting room. We regularly share bite-sized information about our studies with all Heart of Bath staff, to ensure patients receive a welcoming smile when approached. Promoting research to staff and patients has always been a major part of my role as a research nurse.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We have a large and varied portfolio; I might be assessing patients participating in a diabetes study, seeing a baby with their mum and dad for a paediatric vaccination study and then, gaining consent from a gentleman joining a trial involving urodynamic testing for LUTS (long-standing urinary tract symptoms). Currently, as with many clinical trial sites worldwide, we’re preparing to contribute to research into the COVID-19 pandemic.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I left school at 16 with every intention of becoming a nurse, but instead went and did lots of other interesting things, which included living and working for five years in the Middle East. I eventually qualified to be a nurse as a mature student and have since gained a degree in Health and Social Care.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My first nursing role was as a theatre practitioner at University Hospital of Wales (UHW) in Cardiff. I enrolled on an 18 months rotation, working as a scrub nurse in most UHW theatres, each for an eight week period. Through this role, I gained experience in a number of very different specialties: ophthalmology, cardiology, gynaecology, neurology and so on. It was a valuable opportunity to gain insight into how teams work best, and it set the groundwork for the collaborative team-working I prefer and try to encourage.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My chosen specialty was cardiology. I started work at the Cardiac Centre at the Royal United Hospital (RUH) Bath, primarily in the cardiac catheterisation labs. The cath lab is an examination room with diagnostic imaging equipment that is used to visualise the arteries and chambers of the heart and treat any abnormality found. We would mainly do balloon angioplasty and stenting into coronary arteries and fit pacemakers, though we did many other procedures also.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I went on to work as a cath lab sister, co-managing a sizeable team of nurses. We carried out cardiac interventions in emergency situations, sometimes with ambulance crews bypassing the Emergency Department to bring us patients experiencing heart attacks. Coordinating the busy cath lab lists, with constant stress levels and the heavy workload pressures, was extremely challenging and probably represents the most significant challenge I have faced in my career. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">How did your career in research nursing start?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There was no cardiology research team at RUH and the Trust was keen to start doing research in this area. In 2013 I went to work with the diabetes research team to find out how to run clinical trials, with the aim of setting up a dedicated cardiology research team. I learned so much from my colleagues and really appreciated the opportunity to work alongside them, as even fathoming the clinical trial acronyms seems equivalent to learning a new language. I worked with them on some fascinating diabetes clinical trials and after a while, I started to drop days with the diabetes team to build my own cardiology research portfolio.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">That portfolio grew successfully, in parallel with an expanding team, to deliver the studies. Later I left to work with Dr. Ali Khavandi on the Cardiologist’s Kitchen initiative. He was awarded funding by The Health Foundation to set up an 18-month project to improve patients’ cardiovascular health through diet and exercise. This involved engaging patients with evidence-based dietary changes through social media and the project website, which though not research, was a fabulous and enjoyable innovation to be part of.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As I had been working closely with GP sites while project managing Cardiologist’s Kitchen, I decided to stay in primary care rather than return to secondary. Here we have been so productive that we’re high up the list of GP Practices running multiple studies, tenth when we last checked.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When I look back on my career so far, it’s been the patients I’ve recruited into clinical trials who inspire me. They really engage with the research and on the whole, as far as they are able to, participate with full commitment from start to finish. I took part in studies myself before becoming a healthcare professional, so I understand something of their input and I always take time to convey how much we appreciate this and simply thank them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There is one study that stands out above all the others I have worked on, though I am not at liberty to share the results I have observed. Again, it is the patient perspective that I find so impressive and how they respond positively and contribute to help us collect good data to improve treatments, procedures and interventions in the future.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There are many reasons you may hear from patients to explain why they put themselves forward and put themselves out, often it is about giving something back to the NHS. With everything happening in the world right now, this makes so much sense.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As I do, take time to listen to what your patient has to say. Research Healthcare Professionals are advantaged with a little more time with their patients than other staff may have. There is evidence to show that it pays to make your interaction patient-centered rather than to follow your own agenda. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This concept is explored in the NIHR ‘Let's Talk Trials’ course, which I have co-facilitated since 2015 with another experienced research nurse, Joanna Nicklin. It is a one-day advanced communication skills course, designed for health professionals who talk to patients about participation in clinical research. One piece of advice that I never tire of hearing from Joanna, something to give confidence when approaching a patient you may wish to recruit, is that everyone deserves an opportunity to take part in research.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So, for someone starting their career as a research nurse, consider signing up to ‘Let’s Talk Trials’. Communication skills are so important in this role. When you recruit a patient you have to feel confident that you’ve shared all the relevant information and that they’ve understood the consent process thoroughly, so they know what they’ve signed up for and they will be more likely to complete the trial. The course is also a great place to meet and learn from other peoples’ experiences.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I would also recommend networking on social media. Both Facebook and Twitter have vibrant research communities where new research personnel can ask questions and experienced people will help and share advice. </span></div>
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<span face="" style="font-family: arial;">As you will be aware, due to the current circumstances, we are not running face-to-face training at this point in time. </span></div>
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<span face="" style="font-family: arial;">A number of online courses and webinars have been developed by the NIHR Coordinating Centre, to help in the delivery of COVID-19 studies and to upskill our clinical colleagues who may be required to help with delivering this research.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="">We will keep this page updated with information about how you can access these online courses and webinars:</span><br />
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<span face="">Courses available as of 8 September 2020:</span></span></div><div class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><div class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"><b>COVID -19 Vaccine trials training matrix</b></div><div class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">The NIHR has developed a COVID-19 Vaccine trials training matrix with links to recommended, desirable and optional training resources for individuals who are or may be involved in vaccine studies. </div><div class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"><br /></div><div class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">Your research team lead should be able to advise you on which training you need to complete. This may be dependent on the role you have in each study and any training you have already undertaken in previous roles. </div><div class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"><br /></div><div class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"><a href="https://nihr.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2efc0ba161d50322a10c60029&id=aa88591bea&e=e1225a7a7b" target="_blank">Click here to access the training matrix on NIHR Learn</a>.</div></span>
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<span face="" style="background: white;"><span face="" style="text-align: center;">SBK Healthcare are currently providing </span><span><a href="https://leadingevents.co.uk/1SB0-6UW4T-1U8RY4-41OHPX-1/c.aspx">free support and training webinars</a></span><span face="" style="text-align: center;"> for the NHS</span><span face="" style="color: #aaaaaa; text-align: center;">.</span></span><br />
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<span face="" style="text-align: center;">You can now view their webinars from April on their <span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw79Wj3y3lKhVH3cUs71eWQ" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a></span>. </span><span face="" style="text-align: center;">Each video lasts up to one hour and topics include:</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;"><span face=""><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #202020;">The themes for this current series are: Ethics, Study Design, Special Patient Groups and Patient and Public Involvement. There is an opportunity for learners to discuss their thoughts or ask questions using a discussion forum. The Podcast Series can be found in the Research Health Innovations menu tab of NIHR Learn or you can use this direct link - </span><span style="color: black;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><a href="https://nihr.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=897e419955909c9ab98fccce2&id=0825e46cc5&e=06e9d04806" target="_blank">NIHR Podcast Series</a></span></span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #202020;">.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="">The NIHR MOOC <b>‘</b>Improving Healthcare through Clinical Research’ is now available. </span><span face="">T</span><span face="">he course is particularly useful for clinical colleagues or volunteers with an interest in research. The course covers the history, theory and practice of clinical research. Although it is not specifically focused on the needs of COVID-19 research, several sections are highly relevant. </span><a href="https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/clinical-research" target="_blank">Click here to join the course for free</a>.<br />
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<span face="" style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://learn.nihr.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=700" target="_blank">Introduction to The Clinical Research Network</a>; this course will help orient you to the NIHR Clinical Research Network (CRN). It is aimed at a range of people working in research delivery and management roles and provides an overview of the NIHR and the CRN.</span></div>
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<span face="" style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://learn.nihr.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=697" target="_blank">Introduction to Research</a>; this course provides key information for new staff starting a career in research or staff wanting to know more about the delivery of research. The resources are modular which means you can easily get to the information you want and work at your own pace.</span></div>
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<span face="" style="font-family: arial;">You can register an expression of interest for attending the 'Informed Consent' and/or 'PI Essentials' webinar sessions by clicking the links on the <span class="s1"><span><a href="https://learn.nihr.ac.uk/" target="_blank">NIHR Learn</a></span></span> homepage.</span></div>
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<span face="" style="font-family: arial;">Following the<span class="s2" style="color: #dca10d;"> </span><span class="s1"><span><a href="https://sites.google.com/a/nihr.ac.uk/dandtda/" target="_blank">Delegation and Training Decision Aid</a></span></span>, anyone with freedom to act on the delegation log should complete ‘Introduction to Good Clinical Practice (GCP)’, followed by any appropriate additional training. You can access GCP courses via <a href="https://learn.nihr.ac.uk/" target="_blank">NIHR Learn</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="">The Coordinating Centre has created an<span style="color: #dca10d;"> </span><span class="s1"><span><a href="https://learn.nihr.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=685" target="_blank">‘Informed Consent Fundamentals for Observational Studies’ eLearning course</a></span></span>. Please note that staff who have completed ‘Introduction to Good Clinical Practice (GCP)’ are unlikely to be asked to complete this training. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Foundation training</b></span><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">The </span>Coordinating Centre<span style="background-color: white;"> has also launched additional foundation training suitable for some staff working on the COV-001 & COV-002 studies. ‘Research Practice in Clinical Settings’, provides an awareness of key themes, rather than the depth provided in GCP training. </span></span><br />
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<span face="" style="background-color: white; color: #141412;"><b>Free e-Resources</b></span><br />
<span face="" style="background-color: white; color: #141412;">Many publishers are</span><span face="" style="background-color: white; color: #141412;"> currently of</span><span face="" style="background-color: white; color: #141412;">fering free e-resources to the NHS. </span><span><a href="https://kfh.libraryservices.nhs.uk/covid-19-coronavirus/for-lks-staff/free-e-resources-during-pandemic/" target="_blank">You can access a full list here</a></span><span face="" style="background-color: white;">.</span><br />
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<span face="" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><b>Access NIHR courses</b></span><br />
<span face="" style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #202020;">In order to enrol on our courses, please visi</span><span>t </span><span><a href="https://learn.nihr.ac.uk/" target="_blank">NIHR Learn</a></span><span>. </span><span style="color: #202020;">For further information about our future training opportunities, <a href="https://wetraining.nihr.ac.uk/" target="_blank">see </a></span><span><a href="https://wetraining.nihr.ac.uk/" target="_blank">our training website</a></span><span>.</span><br style="color: #202020;" /><br style="color: #202020;" /><span style="color: #202020;">If you'd like to get in touch, please email us a</span><span>t </span><span><a href="mailto:we.training@nihr.ac.uk">we.training@nihr.ac.uk</a></span><span>.</span></span><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The West of England Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) have confirmed the dates for the April 2020 West of England Health Innovation Programme (HIP) and applications are now open. The programme will take place in a location in Bath/Bristol (to be confirmed) on 20, 21, 27 April and 1 May 2020.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The application submission deadline is 1 March 2020 at 5pm.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The West of England AHSN has once again teamed up with the leading university business incubator, <a href="https://www.setsquared.co.uk/" target="_blank">SETsquared</a> to bring you the HIP. This year the programme has been redesigned to bring you a new mixture of workshops, lecture content and peer learning. Throughout the programme you will receive high quality coaching, mentoring and personal development support.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The HIP is open for health care innovators and is aimed at those who have a business proposition and are committed to making it happen.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You will have the opportunity to learn core skills in entrepreneurship, learn more about the health sector in the UK and develop skills in the areas of:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There are 15 spaces available for participants in the West of England, South West and Wessex AHSN regions. The course is fully funded by the West of England AHSN, but an application and selection process will apply. Please note, to be considered for the HIP, one application form will need to be completed per applicant and submitted by the deadline outlined above.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The HIP featured recently in the Life Science Industry Magazine, <a href="https://issuu.com/teamworksdesign/docs/191030_lifescienceindustry_issue17/34" target="_blank">please follow this link to read the case study</a>.</span><br />
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The Department of Social Work and Social Care is recruiting one fully funded, full-time, three year PhD studentship, starting in October 2020.<br />
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Falling within the Acute Care research theme, the studentship aims to support a promising researcher in the field of community-based health and social care for older people. The focus is a new community-based service in Birmingham that provides acute care to older people in care homes or their own homes, avoiding the need for hospital admission.<br />
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Examples of relevant areas of enquiry include (but are not restricted to):<br />
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<li>How does this model compare with other ‘hospital at home’ initiatives both in the UK and internationally?</li>
<li>How effectively do health and social care organisations collaborate in the design and delivery of the service? </li>
<li>What are the implications for social care of the community-based acute service and how are these addressed by the service?</li>
<li>What are the experiences of older people and carers (both unpaid and paid) of the model and what can we learn from these? </li>
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<b>Eligibility</b>: Available to a candidate of high academic calibre who has experience in health and social care with older people and wishes to conduct doctoral level study within this field. A successful applicant will be expected to have a very good undergraduate degree: a minimum of a 2:1, preferably a first class honours. They should also hold, or expect to achieve, a very good Masters degree (at a distinction level) in a relevant subject.<br />
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<b>Assessment:</b> Applications will be assessed on (a) the quality of the student's academic achievements and preparedness for doctoral level study; (b) the student’s knowledge and experience of health and social care practice with older people (c) the quality of the research proposal; (d) the potential to contribute to cutting edge research.<br />
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<b>Salary:</b> A full scholarship covers Home/EU fees plus a living allowance of £20,707 per annum for three years, subject to satisfactory progress.<br />
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<b>For further information, please contact the supervisors:</b><br />
<a href="mailto:d.l.tanner@bham.ac.uk" target="_blank">Dr. Denise Tanner</a>, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, Department of Social Work and Social Care<br />
<a href="mailto:d.s.lasserson@bham.ac.uk" target="_blank">Professor Daniel Lasserson</a>, Professor of Ambulatory Care, Institute of Applied Health Research<br />
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<b>How to apply</b><br />
Potential candidates should apply to undertake a PhD within the Department of Social Work and Social Care at the University of Birmingham, and indicate when applying that they want to be considered for this studentship.<br />
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Click <a href="https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgr/requirements-dr/index.aspx" target="_blank">here</a> for guidance on the application process.<br />
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<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155987463603152857.post-39016640869278079392019-10-24T07:10:00.001-07:002019-10-24T07:10:28.115-07:00The Patient Research Experience Survey 2019-20 is now live<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Patient Research Experience Survey (PRES) 2019-20 has been launched across the West of England. The PRES will arrive at Trusts and GP Practices on Monday 28 October 2019.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The NIHR Clinical Research Network West of England Patient Research Experience Survey (PRES) is a confidential evaluation of our research and delivery.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now in the fourth year of delivery, it is now a High Level Objective (HLO8) with deliverable targets set and evaluated by the DHSC. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is to be given to patients who attend a research study appointment from now until 20 March 2020.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Only one version should be completed by each patient.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Why are we doing it?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The results will help to further understand the patient experience of taking part in research and </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">highlight areas we can make changes to enhance that experience.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Where did it come from?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The PRES was developed with partner organisations, patients and the core Clinical Research Network PPIE (Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement) team across the West of England. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The questions are nationally mandated.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>What are the key facts about the PRES?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The survey is confidential. Each Trust has a named PRES coordinator responsible for distribution to the research delivery staff.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Identifying the specific study with an IRAS or study acronym is not necessary. If the patient wishes to identify the study, they may do so.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Is it just for patients who are already part of a study?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No. It is for any patient attending a research-based appointment. They could be potential new participant, already in a study or in follow-up. There are children’s versions in development, building on last years’ success.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Are appointments in emergency settings included?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Where there is ‘delayed consent’ (ITU or emergency setting) patients are excluded from the PRES. The first visit (when consented retrospectively) should be the point at which these patients are offered the PRES.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Who should complete the survey when the patient lacks capacity and there is no retrospective consent?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Depending on individual circumstances, either the ‘personal consultee’ or the patient can complete the form. Also, if a carer is involved in helping a patient participate, they may complete the survey.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Who should be offered the PRES?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can use the PRES with patients whose research appointments take place in clinic, as inpatients, on home visits and those receiving a telephone call (you can send them the survey and a prepaid envelope).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Is there any further information available?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are here to help with any questions - please email <a href="mailto:we.comms@nihr.ac.uk">we.comms@nihr.ac.uk</a> or call 0117 342 1375.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155987463603152857.post-72578972335163066312019-10-09T04:27:00.002-07:002019-10-09T04:29:08.874-07:00TRIUMPH trial enrolls 1,077 participants in West of England and Wessex<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The TRIUMPH (TReating Urinary symptoms in Men in Primary Healthcare) trial has exceeded its original target recruitment figure of 840 participants and has enrolled a total of 1,077 participants to the trial, with 673 of those recruits from the West of England region. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The trial, open in the West of England and Wessex regions, aims to test whether personalised advice based on a nurse’s assessment of men’s urinary symptoms achieves improved control of symptoms over usual care.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) refer to problems with storing urine, such as increased urinary day-time frequency and urgency. Half of men over 40 years of age experience at least one LUTS, which can have a significant impact on their daily lives.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The trial initially aimed to recruit at least 24 GP practices from Bristol and Southampton, and has exceeded this target by recruiting a total of 32 GP practices.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The TRIUMPH study team gave a thank you to the CRN West of England and CRN Wessex research delivery teams, who conducted all the eligibility phone calls to over 1,600 potential participants throughout the trial.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The trial has now completed their recruitment process and are in follow-up until July 2020. Read more about the trial on <a href="https://triumph.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/latest-news/">their blog</a>.</span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155987463603152857.post-39303864282500152382019-09-26T07:40:00.001-07:002019-09-26T07:40:24.129-07:00"Taking part in this trial was really helpful": Yate woman takes part in Primary Care research<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Tracey Cridge, 55,
lives with her husband in the Yate/Coalpit Heath area of South Gloucestershire.
She has lived in this area her entire life and has had asthma since she was a
child.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Her local GP surgery
is West Walk Surgery, Yate, that is renowned for its success in undertaking
commercial clinical research.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Could you tell me how
you found out about taking part in the research studies? <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I think it was Dr Davies who wrote me a letter to ask
whether or not I would be interested. Some literature was also sent about the
study for me to read. There was no pressure or anything about taking part in
the study. It was just a matter of reading through the information I was given
and if I was interested to give Dr Davies a call back, which is what I did.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Could you tell me a
little bit about your condition and what it is like to live with your
condition? <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Compared to some patients I am quite lucky as long as I
stick to using my inhaler. Most of the time I am okay however in the winter my
asthma tends to develop into a chest infection and I get quite poorly then. Over
the last couple of years it has tended to get a bit worse, so my doctors have
tried using different inhalers at different strengths. So when I was approached
about the research study I thought, ‘Oh there might be something out there that
helps me even more,’ which is the main reason I thought<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>you know what I’ll give that a go!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Could you tell me about
the research studies you were involved with? <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I started with the asthma study where I was given a little
gadget that I was required to put information into daily. The information was
sent back to the staff at West Walk Surgery via a computer. I’m not very
technical but I was putting information in. I had a few visits and then at the
end of the study they sent out a feedback form to ask how I had got on with the
study. The visits were nothing major, really. The only major visits to West
Walk Surgery were right at the beginning and at the end. The visits really took
no time at all as most of the time they were keeping track of my health by the
information you were putting into the system. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I also took part in another trial for irritable bowel
syndrome and that trial was even more simple, really. I was given one course of
treatment for eight weeks however you don’t know what that is, it could either
be the actual treatment itself or a placebo. You then go back to the clinic and
you are then given a further eight weeks of the treatment they are trialling.
In between the trial you are given forms to complete. Taking part in this trial
was really helpful; I could tell for myself that there was a difference before
and after treatment.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was contacted by phone regarding the IBS study and I think
that because I had already done the asthma study I thought, ‘Why not?’. I was
also being prescribed different treatment for IBS at the time and didn’t feel
that the treatment was working. I think this is because when I was taking part
in the asthma study I found that it was keeping the asthma at bay and did the
job. But the IBS trial in my opinion worked better than the treatment I was
previously on. The asthma trial I viewed as a trial for helping other people but
the IBS trial helped me personally. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
treatment I was trialling wasn’t actually for IBS but was for patients with
diarrhoea, but they found that it was helping people with symptoms of IBS. It
wouldn’t have have been something that they would have initially given me if I
hadn’t been on the trial. So overall I was very glad I took part in the study. I
learned more about asthma and IBS from taking part in the studies, so that was
another benefit. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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expectations when you were first asked to take part in the research studies?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I wasn’t nervous about taking part in the study at all. The
staff at West Walk go through all the details with you and asked if you had any
issues regarding the study. The staff are very nice and friendly throughout the
whole process. The tests that were carried out were nothing different or
stranger than normal, it was overall very relaxed throughout. There was no
pressure to take part in the trial and they reassured me that anytime I didn’t
want to take part anymore I could opt out from taking part in the study.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Overall how did you
find the experience and would you take part in research again? <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Overall I had a good experience and I think that if I was
approached about taking part in other research studies I would do it again. I
was always able to fit appointments around my lifestyle and work, so yes, I
would.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Where you aware of
the opportunity to take part in research before you were approached? <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">No not really, before the asthma study I had never heard
about the opportunity to take part in research studies.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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important for people to take part in research and if so why?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I do think it’s important as you wouldn’t know about new
treatments if you didn’t do research and so it’s really important for people to
take part in research. Sometimes you may get an opportunity to take a course of
treatment you wouldn’t have originally have been offered. It could potentially
be given to patients in the future. I’ve said to other people with health
conditions that research might help them. I know time is precious to people but
you don’t have to go up to the clinic every day, most of the information is
collated from home. I know it may not affect me so much but say for example it
was someone who was worried about fitting appointments around their children,
it really doesn’t take a lot of your time. I found the whole experience of the
trial to be really convenient.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Would you recommend
taking part in research to others?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Yes I would. I normally talk about taking part in research
at work and people seem to really be interested. My family have never really
heard of or known anybody who has taken part in research before, neither have
my work colleagues really.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had heard
about research being done within hospitals but I never knew research could be
carried out through your local GP practice and health centre that is until I
was approached about taking part in the studies. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What would you like
to see for the future of research and healthcare?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">That research continues and is more visible so that people
realising that it is going on.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155987463603152857.post-44128966178328155652019-09-26T06:42:00.001-07:002019-09-26T06:42:44.746-07:00Reimagining Primary Care research delivery in the West of England<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On Tuesday 17 September 2019, researchers working in Primary Care sites stretching from Taunton to Oxford gathered in Bristol to discuss the future of Primary Care research delivery.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The day started with an overview of Primary Care research from Phil Evans, GP & Associate Professor of General Practice and Primary Care and CRNCC National Specialty Lead, followed by Beccy Baird, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fellow In Health Policy at the King's Fund, speaking on pressures in General Practice. The third presentation of the day was from Kerry Cooper, Chief Operating Officer of Southern Hampshire Primary Care Alliance on developing Primary Care networks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Following the presentations, attendees participated in a workshop on the title: </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How can the CRN promote and work more effectively with practices undertaking research at scale?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There was a huge amount of involvement from everyone who attended, and the CRN would like to thank all of the speakers on the day for their engaging presentations.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155987463603152857.post-46005934381087388902019-09-24T08:36:00.001-07:002019-09-26T04:50:26.654-07:00How does it work? CRN Governance explained<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Clinical Research Network (CRN) West of England is one of 15 CRNs across the UK, and each works with Trusts, Primary Care sites, and Public Health sites in their region to support research delivery.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The CRN West of England is hosted by University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, and is governed through a range of regular meetings that are attended by representatives from our primary and secondary care partners. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The four main regular meetings in the CRN governance structure are:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Operational Management Group</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Executive Management Group</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Partnership Group</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">See the graphics below for a brief explanation of each meeting and how they relate to each other and form part of the CRN structure:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Clinical Divisional Leads (CDLs) are clinical research staff responsible for advising the CRN on the local research portfolio, and are supported by the Clinical Research Specialty Leads (CRSLs), who advise on research happening locally for each disease specialty area. See our <a href="https://nihrcrnwe.blogspot.com/2019/05/meet-your-new-clinical-research.html">full list of CRSLs here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Emma Heron, Lead Training Facilitator, coordinates and leads on research training provided by the </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">CRN WE.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What does your day-to-day job as Lead Training Facilitator involve?</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I deliver research training </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">courses and check that the material we deliver is relevant, up-to-date and of the highest quality. I </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">also coordinate the research training facilitators for each training course.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What does being a facilitator involve?</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It is about guiding delegates through the training day in a way that enables them to get </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">the most out of the session and the most out of each other. It is not just about standing at the front of </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">the room relaying information. We create discussions, getting to know who everyone is and their </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">backgrounds in research. We create conversations around the delegates’ shared experiences to help them </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">learn from each other.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In your opinion what difference does research make to the Trust?</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A massive difference! Research is one of the core values at University Hospitals Bristol. Being a </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">research active trust brings a lot of opportunities for staff to get involved in research and provides </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">opportunities and potentially huge benefits for patients who opt to take part.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">How has research developed over the years?</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Before 2009 it was seen as a bit of strange role for a nurse to be getting involved with. Research was </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">seen as an addition to your main role, whereas now I believe research is very much embedded in the </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">day to day experience of patients and staff members. In the past mainly doctors would conduct </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">research but now AHPs and other professionals are conducting research too. I also think patients are </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">much more aware of research going on within our hospitals. It is much more accepted and part of </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">the day-to-day running of healthcare.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">How long have you been working in research?</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I started as a research nurse in cardiac research in 2009. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What was your favourite part of working in research?</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Meeting patients. As I was hospital based, I had the daily opportunity to be with patients at different </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">stages of their journey. I was able to talk to patients about research opportunities and deliver </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">research that could potentially help with their conditions.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What training courses do you facilitate and what do they involve?</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The main course I facilitate is the Valid Informed Consent training. The course involves</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">small groups discussing</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> what each individual’s role is within the consent process.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our delegates have a variety of backgrounds and experiences. This enables people who don’t have </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">as much experience to connect with people who have more experience. The course is also about </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">talking through some of the necessities of valid informed consent including legislation, history and </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">decision-making skills. We also talk about the different aspects of the Informed Consent process </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">including how to approach patients and what information needs to be given. We also discuss how </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">we assess capacity, what to do if a patient lacks capacity and how we make that decision. We </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">discuss the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and have some case studies that we talk through and ask the </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">delegates to bring a Patient Information Sheet from a study that they are familiar with.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Who are the training courses aimed at?</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Different training courses are suited to different individuals in different roles. The Valid Informed </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Consent course is aimed at research staff that are involved in the consent process and receiving </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">consent from a participant. We also run the Principle Investigator (PI) Essentials training course that </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">is geared towards anyone who is either thinking of becoming a PI or is a new PI. We have also got PI </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Masterclass, for people who have been PIs for longer and are perhaps more confident in that role. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The masterclass training is a peer learning session. The Next Steps in Clinical Research course is for a wide range of research staff who perhaps want a more in-depth knowledge about what research is </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">about. We go into quite a lot of detail with this course in order to embed that research knowledge.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We also offer a Let’s Talk Trials course which is a great course for those who are involved in the </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">consent process and talking to patients. It is very much about using communication skills and </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">interactions within your research role.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What is Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training?</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The GCP course is a basic requirement for anyone who is working in research. It will help give you </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">confidence, especially when you are first stepping into your research role. The qualification is also </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">required to be regularly updated. For this we offer GCP Refresher sessions. But if you haven’t done </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">this course before and you are thinking of stepping into research, completion of this course is a very </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">good place to start.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What do you enjoy most about being a facilitator?</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I love being able to walk into a room, seeing 16 people sat in front of me, and getting to know who </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">they are and what they do. I find that I always learn from facilitating. I enjoy interacting with the </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">delegates and guiding people through the day. It’s a real passion of mine.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What would you say to staff thinking of signing up for one of these courses?</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Do it! It's fantastic! Have a look at the range of courses we offer and think about what might be right </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">for you. Have a chat to your line manager as you will need their support to be able to attend our courses</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. They are very interactive courses and not ‘death by PowerPoint’! We get really </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">good feedback from previous sessions we run and the courses are tailored to delegates within the </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">room. So overall, definitely go for it.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What are you hopes for the future of training?</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I would like to see training grow. We are in a position for this to happen as staff are keen to</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">complete training and we provide high quality courses. It would be really interesting to hear from </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">staff about the courses they need and look at any gaps in the training we offer. More </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">people joining our training courses to further develop their skills within research will </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">improve things for everybody - clinical staff and patients.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Are you interested in the opportunity to deliver training courses within the <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CRN West of England locality?</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Do you want to help to develop the next generation of research staff? </span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are seeking facilitators to help lead our courses in </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Next Steps in Clinical Research, Informed Consent and PI Essentials. </span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Want to apply? <a href="https://nihrcrnwe.blogspot.com/2019/08/applications-now-open-for-training.html">Click here for more information</a>.</span></b></span><br />
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<br />Rebecca Woodingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16694039363701763758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155987463603152857.post-25861815917158355662019-08-15T05:41:00.000-07:002019-08-21T05:40:02.479-07:00Applications now open for training facilitators within the CRN West England <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Informed Consent</b>
Informed Consent is a full-day workshop for research staff involved in receiving consent from </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "lato" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">participants in research studies. This course will enable delegates to gain and develop an understanding </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "lato" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">of current ethical and legislative frameworks and the principles and responsibilities of the research </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "lato" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">consent process.
<b>Next Steps in Clinical Research</b>
Next Steps in Clinical Research is a two day training programme providing an opportunity for new and </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "lato" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;"><b>PI Essentials</b>
This half day course is designed to help people new to the role of PI explore all aspects of the role. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "lato" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">Delegates will explore their responsibilities as PI as well as working effectively with your research team. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "lato" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">Practical sessions focus on helpful troubleshooting tips and techniques and working together with other</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "lato" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">delegates to find solutions to issues you may come across in your role.
<b>What we will offer you:</b>
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<li><span style="font-family: "lato" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">Dedicated Facilitator Skills training day with an excellent external provider</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "lato" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">Training resource materials both as a facilitator and for the course you will deliver</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "lato" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">An opportunity to deliver with an experienced facilitator until you feel confident to take the lead</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "lato" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">Always deliver courses with a facilitator partner - we do not expect you to do this alone</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "lato" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">Development opportunity; you will enable colleagues to improve their research delivery skills and thus improve patient care </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">Collated delegate feedback which will be directly emailed to you within 2 weeks of the end of the course.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "lato" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">A commitment to deliver training at a minimum of 4 sessions per year</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "lato" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">A minimum of 6 weeks’ notice if you are no longer able to deliver a session</span></li>
<li>A commitment of fulfilling this role for a minimum of 1 year</li>
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Please complete the application form below detailing your clinical research delivery experience, the </span></div>
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<b style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">Application deadline: Monday 2nd September 2019</b><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">
We will review the applications and arrange conversa</span></span><span style="font-family: "lato" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">tions with shortlisted applicants following </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "lato" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">which successful potential facilitators will be invited to a Facilitator Skills training day and then a </span></div>
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Rebecca Woodingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16694039363701763758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155987463603152857.post-78124021218156435392019-07-05T05:58:00.000-07:002019-07-05T06:34:04.339-07:00Job Vacancy: Senior Research Portfolio Facilitator - Bristol <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">
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<strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">The NIHR Clinical Research Network is the clinical research delivery arm of the NHS in England, tasked with supporting the rapid set-up and effective conduct of studies, so that researchers can gather the robust evidence needed to improve treatments for NHS patients. An exciting opportunity to join the CRN West of England, based at the University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, has arisen where we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated individual as a Senior Research Portfolio Facilitator.</strong></div>
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The post-holder will work with the Research Portfolio Facilitators, Research Delivery Managers and Workstream Leads to support delivery of the local portfolio of clinical research, by facilitating the cross-cutting functions provided by the network, as well as coordinating the identification of new research sites, improving and developing new local business processes to suit the evolving needs of the network and providing key business intelligence to enable the effective engagement of clinical research teams and the support the delivery of the NIHR CRN national objectives.</div>
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We are looking for an individual who has experience of working within a clinical research environment and knowledge of commercial research. Key to the role is working with a number of stakeholders across partner organisations, therefore effective communication and organisational skills are essential for this role.<br />
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Provisional interview date: Wednesday 7 August 2019</div>
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For further details / informal visits contact:</div>
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Margie Berrow - Study Support Service Manager on Tel: 0117 3421372 or email margie.berrow@nihr.ac.uk</div>
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or visit <a href="https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/?vac_ref=915646539" style="background-color: transparent;">NHS Jobs </a> for more information. </div>
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