A snapshot of engagement in research from Cheshire and Merseyside Comprehensive Local Research Network (CLRN)
2014 Conference
Abstract: This poster will present early results from a piece of Action Research, set up to examine the extent of engagement for staff and patients in National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) research at six Trusts within Cheshire and Merseyside. Engagement in research is a keyperformance indicator of the NIHR (Department of Health (DH) 2011). Networks provide the infrastructure for conducting research in the NHS, which allows patients to benefit from new and better treatments, and gives them the opportunity to participate in research studies (DH 2010).
The term ‘Engagement’ refers to the integration of research related activity at all strategic, managerial and operational activities of the Trust. Baseline evidence from the study showed that research is not considered a priority in spite of an appreciation of its importance, and that there is considerable scope for increasing the awareness and accessibility to research for both staff and patients.
Authors
Dyas ~ Sarah
Senior Generic Research Nurse, North West Coast Clinical Research Network. Sarah Dyas has been working in clinical research for over 10 years, both in industry and the NHS. Her interest in Patient and Public Involvement in research started whilst studying on the MRes course in Health Sciences. She has retained an interest in Patient Involvement and Engagement in Clinical Research ever since.
View all articles by this authorHalvorsen ~ Jaime
Jaime Halvorsen is the Operations Manager for Cheshire and Merseyside Clinical Research Network overseeing performance management, information and communications. He has recently completed an MSc in Clinical Research and his interest in patient, carer, public invovlement and engagement (PCPIE) has led him to be the Lead for the NHS Engagement Project within the region.
View all articles by this authorMugarza ~ Julie
Julie is a Senior Research Nurse at North West Coast Clinical Research Network (CRN). She has 13 years’ experience in research including obtaining an M Phil early in her research career. She supports research across all disease areas and in over 24 partner organisations, recently commencing a secondment as Assistant Manager for Dendron North West.
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