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EMBEDDING RESEARCH INTO A PAEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT. ONE CENTRE'S EXPERIENCE.
Abstract
Background
Currently most treatments offered on PICU are not evidence based and research in PICU’s have unique challenges1. Despite its challenges, research has increasingly involved large studies of a multi-centre design. Generating adequate funding for expensive studies is competitive, requiring a highly professional approach. There are currently numerous multi-centre studies being carried out on PICU patients in the UK. Prior to 2018 there was no embedded research unit in PICU at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children and any participation in research was on an ad-hoc basis.
Objectives
To share a single centre’s experience of starting an embedded research team within PICU.
Methods
Charity funding was found to pump prime the initial funding of a clinical research nursing (CRN) team. An overview of the research activity in the first year of starting the research team is presented along with budget requirements.
Results
Two 0.5 WTE band 6 PIC nurses were recruited into the CRN team. From January –December 2018 a total of 647 patients were recruited into 6 National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) studies. Revenue generated has enabled the appointment of trial co-ordinator to support CRN. The CRN’s have been supported to carry out their own research projects.
Conclusion
Embedding a research team into a PICU is paramount to ensure ongoing quality research can be conducted. The team ensured the studies were carried out alongside developing the team.
Presenter of 1 Presentation
EMBEDDING RESEARCH INTO A PAEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT. ONE CENTRE'S EXPERIENCE.
Abstract
Background
Currently most treatments offered on PICU are not evidence based and research in PICU’s have unique challenges1. Despite its challenges, research has increasingly involved large studies of a multi-centre design. Generating adequate funding for expensive studies is competitive, requiring a highly professional approach. There are currently numerous multi-centre studies being carried out on PICU patients in the UK. Prior to 2018 there was no embedded research unit in PICU at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children and any participation in research was on an ad-hoc basis.
Objectives
To share a single centre’s experience of starting an embedded research team within PICU.
Methods
Charity funding was found to pump prime the initial funding of a clinical research nursing (CRN) team. An overview of the research activity in the first year of starting the research team is presented along with budget requirements.
Results
Two 0.5 WTE band 6 PIC nurses were recruited into the CRN team. From January –December 2018 a total of 647 patients were recruited into 6 National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) studies. Revenue generated has enabled the appointment of trial co-ordinator to support CRN. The CRN’s have been supported to carry out their own research projects.
Conclusion
Embedding a research team into a PICU is paramount to ensure ongoing quality research can be conducted. The team ensured the studies were carried out alongside developing the team.