Summary
Check out the latest clinical research opportunities
A video explaining the importance of health and care research to young children has been produced by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) North West Regional Research Delivery Network (NW RRDN).
Children’s author Alex Winstanley features in the video, reading his book ‘Ready for Research’. It can be used in health settings, schools and libraries to help children understand the importance of research in an accessible and enjoyable way.
The NIHR has also shared an article published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing, which focuses on a study that explored the key features of research-related roles for nurses and midwives in community settings.
The latest clinical research opportunities are as follows:
D-MAPP
Can you promote this study by displaying a poster in your GP practice? The study explores if it is possible to develop a robust evidence-based digitally delivered self-management rehabilitation programme, or self-management care package, to address deficiencies in treatment and healthcare support for people with distal upper limb musculoskeletal disorders (DUL-MSDs). This is to optimise recovery, improve long-term function and reduce pain.
COMPUTATIONAL
The primary objective of this study is to compare the clinical effectiveness of personalised renal function monitoring with standard care in patients living with heart failure.
The study team will also try to determine if the implementation of personalised renal function monitoring in patients living with heart failure improves a variety of clinical outcomes, when compared to standard care.
The INDIGO Community study
This study is available to all practices in Greater Manchester. The study uses questionnaires to help understand how a patient feels about their quality of life and experiences of care.
Using a digital survey tool, the study hopes to run a project that will help understand more about the lives of patients after treatment for cancer.
It aims to see which patient-reported outcome measures allow participants to express their quality of life as rated by them. The study will also explore how to keep the amount of time and effort needed to complete the questionnaires as low as possible.
A full list of available studies in general practice can be found on the NIHR Primary Care Research Hub. You can also get in touch with the team by emailing: nw.rrdn@nihr.ac.uk
More information about clinical research and the work of NIHR NW RRDN can be found on the PCB website.
