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Research & Evidence Bulletin - April 2022

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April 2022 Research & Evidence Bulletin

We thank you for your continued interest in research and evidence and hope that all readers had an enjoyable Easter break. April's bulletin includes ways to get involved in research and evidence, upcoming events, funding calls and recent studies.

Allied Health Professions Research and Innovation Strategy - HEE

Health Education England (HEE) recently launched the Allied Health Professions Research and Innovation Strategy. The strategy is key to ensuring safe and evidence - based practises in healthcare and the development of the workforce.

The full strategy can be found here

The full recording of the launch webinar can be found here

Upcoming Events

Journey To Primary Care Research Event

NECS, in collaboration with Newcastle University, is delighted to offer a day in person for those working and interested in research in primary care, practitioners, managers and researchers etc.

This event is for researchers and all professionals in primary care to share new findings, ideas and network.

Date and time: 17th June 2022 - 09:00-15:30

More information and event registration can be found here

Direct any queries to: necsu.reteam@nhs.net

NIHR Public Health Research Programme (PHR) - Online Event

The NIHR Research Design Service West Midlands is hosting a free, 2- hour online event focusing on the NIHR Public Health Research Programme.

The online event covers:

The NIHR PHR Programme
Overview of funding streams (commissioned calls, researcher-led)
What makes a good PHR application
What do the PHR Prioritisation Committee and Funding Committee (Stage 1 &2) like to see in an application
NIHR RDS support for PHR applications
Writing tips, interpreting and responding to common committee feedback
PPI for Public Health Research
Applicant perspectives of applying to the PHR Programme

Date and time: 12th May 2022 10:00- 12:00

Event registration can be found: here

Studies

Changes in children’s physical fitness, BMI and health-related quality of life after the first 2020 COVID-19 lockdown in England: A longitudinal study

A recent study conducted by Newcastle University explored changes in children's physical fitness, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and body mass index (BMI) as a result of the Covid-19 lockdowns. Over a 12-month period, encompassing the UK national lockdown and prolonged school closure period, children from a deprived area in North East England showed a concerning combination of reduced physical fitness performance and increased BMI. Together theses may increase the future risk of cardiovascular disease.

The full study can be found here

Exploring commissioning of early intervention parent-infant services to increase access, improve outcomes and decrease inequalities

Researchers at Newcastle University in collaboration with the National Infant Foundation charity are conducting a research study that investigates parent-infant relationship difficulties.

Parent-infant relationship difficulties increase children's risk of future mental health, social, emotional and behavioural problems. Parent-infant relationship interventions offer an opportunity for prevention and early support to avoid later problems including children being taken into care. The research is designed to better understand commissioners’ needs in this area so that tools can be developed to support new Integrated Care Systems (ICSs).

If you are interested in taking part in an online interview please contact: lorraine.mcsweeney@newcastle.ac.uk

NECS Research & Evidence Training Dates

NECS Research & Evidence team have arranged their training dates from April 2022- July 2022.

The dates are as follows and all sessions can be booked via the NECS learning site.

Finding Evidence - 10th May 2022 - 9am - 11am

If you want to know how and where to find evidence, this is the session for you. We will explain how to develop a search strategy and know where to access research papers. This session will have a practical focus on searching for relevant evidence. Attendees are asked to get an OpenAthens account prior to attending. Details of how to do this will be sent out in advance.

Appraising Evidence - 7th June 2022 - 9am - 11am

This is a workshop session giving people the tools and techniques to enable critical appraisal of evidence, to include both qualitative and quantitative research papers. It is equally aimed at staff needing to use evidence in their role, and those who are developing a research project. Attendees are welcome to bring evidence which they would like to appraise to the session.

Designing & Carrying out an Evaluation - 28th June 2022 - 9am - 11am

This session will define what is meant by evaluation and the important role it has in a healthcare context. The steps needed to go through to design and complete an evaluation project will be discussed. Evaluations could range from evaluation of a small administrative change, such as telephone answering times at one GP surgery, to a new patient service and CCG policy. Practical tips, tools and resources will be shared as well as how the R&E Team can support you.

Questionnaire Design- 19th July 2022 - 9am-11am

This session is aimed at those who may need to develop questionnaires as part of their role, and need a working knowledge of how to design, share and interpret evidence from a questionnaire. It is also suitable for those who may want to develop a research idea involving use of a questionnaire. It is a useful follow-up to the Research and Evidence Team’s ‘Designing and Carrying Out an Evaluation’ training session.

All of these training sessions will take place via Microsoft teams.

NECS Research & Evidence

If you have any ideas for Research and Evaluation please email the team: necsu.reteam@nhs.net

The team regularly share information, usually through our regular bulletin or using CCG newsletters, where regional research and evaluation studies are looking to recruit. If you are able and willing to be involved, mail us at necsu.reteam@nhs.net to register your interest and be guided to suitable research opportunities.

You can also stay in touch with what is happening on twitter @NECSRETeam. See live feed on Research Evidence home page

Get Involved in Research & Evidence

NIHR Public Health Fellowships

NIHR School of Public Health has launched their fellowship competition, offering the opportunity to start a pre-doctoral or post-doctoral fellowship. Applicants who have worked or are currently working within public health practice are invited to apply.

Fellowships will be aligned to the NIHR School of Public Health research programmes:

Health inequalities
Public mental health
Healthy places, healthy planet
Children, young people & families

The application closing date is 12 noon Monday 27th June 2022

More information can be found here

Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research Delivery

The PGCert in Clinical Research Delivery offered by Newcastle University provides a forum to develop the necessary network, skills, and confidence for healthcare workers to support and lead research delivery. The PGCert provides strong theoretical and practical knowledge of clinical research.

The course consists of two online interactive modules and a practical experience within your regional network allowing you to bring the theory into practice.

The deadline to apply is: 12th August 2022

Find out more information and apply here

Primary Care Research NIHR CRN NENC

NIHR Primary Care Research in NENC website is now live. The website details all of the research opportunities available for practices and their patients.

The full list of studies who are currently recruiting can be found here

NIHR ARC 'Virtual College' Training Hub

NIHR has launched the 'virtual college' training hub, which brings together the latest training and career development opportunities for ARC North East North Cumbria members.

The hub includes training on research methods, project management and much more. Additionally, the hub details events from across NIHR research themes. The training hub is easy to access via desktop or mobile devices.

Find the 'Virtual College' training hub here

North East North Cumbria Research Design Service

RDS NENC provides research design and methodological advice to health and social care researchers who are developing applications for national peer-reviewed funding. The service aims to increase the number of quality applications for health and social care research that benefits patients and the public.

More information about the service can be found here

Make an appointment via their contact form

Funding Calls

Research for Patient Benefit Programme

The NIHR Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB) programme funds health, public health and social care research covering a wide range of health service challenges. Additionally, the programme supports research that is concerned with the day-to-day practice of health service and social care staff.

Research proposals should have a clear trajectory towards benefiting the health or well-being of patients and users of the NHS and social care services.

More information can be found: here

Useful Links

General Practice Research Guides - West Yorkshire Research and Development

How can the UK COVID-19 Inquiry bring about meaningful change?

Equity and endurance: how can we tackle health inequalities this time?

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