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September 2022 Research and Evidence Bulletin |
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Thank you for subscribing to the NHS North of England Care Support Unit (NECS) Research and Evidence Team bulletin. |
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Research, evaluation, and evidence are vital to delivering sustainable healthcare improvements and better outcomes for the population we serve. Based in Newcastle, our Research and Evidence Team work with and on behalf of the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, and City of York Health and Care Partnership. We support them to meet the statutory duty to promote research, and support the use of evidence in decision-making. We also work to deliver independent evaluation services for local, regional and national stakeholders. |
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NECS Research & Evidence Team Update |
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Welcome to the team Jemma Healey
Hi, I'm Jemma. My background began in education before specialising in Psychology and then Language sciences. I have worked across industries most recently as a Research Fellow within medical sciences at university and also governance expertise during which time I built a strong focus on patient advocacy. I am excited to join the NECS team and look forward to being part of a team who are passionate about continuous improvement to patient services through research & evaluation.
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Ethnic Minority Research Inclusion Cultural Competency training programme for Health and Care Researchers in Yorkshire and Humber
The Ethnic Minority Research Inclusion (EMRI) Steering Group, working with the Race Equality Network Bradford is delighted to be able to offer a Cultural Competency training programme to health and care researchers in the Yorkshire and Humber region. The aim of the training is to give researchers the knowledge and skills to be able to engage and converse appropriately with people from ethnic minorities.
The programme will be delivered via Zoom and will consist of two phases:
Phase 1: 2 hour introduction session:
- Understanding the awareness of equality and diversity
- Definition of key terms such as unconscious bias and intersectionality
- Facts and figures
- Legal framework
Phase 2: 3 hour interactive session:
- Moving from policy to practice
- Using a practical approach
- Analysing case studies
Course participants will receive a training resource package following the completion of both phases of the programme and will be invited to complete an online post training reflection survey.
The training programme will run from September to November. Places are limited and we would encourage participants to book early The dates and times are as follows:
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October
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1
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03/10/2022
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10.00 - 12.00
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04/10/2022
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13.00 - 15.00
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2
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06/10/2022
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13.00 - 16.00
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07/10/2022
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09.30 - 12.30
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10/10/2022
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13.00 - 16.00
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November
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1
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14/11/2022
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10.00 - 12.00
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15/11/2022
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13.00 - 15.00
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2
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16/11/2022
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09.30 - 12.30
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21/11/2022
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09.30 -12.30
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22/11/2022
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13.00 - 16.00
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If you have any questions, please email emri.crnyorkshumber@nihr.ac.uk.
NENC Primary Care Engagement Survey
The NIHR CRN North East and North Cumbria are planning a primary care research regional event in the Autumn/Winter; we would appreciate your feedback to help us make this a great event for all. Please share with any other colleagues who may be interested or involved in research.
The survey should only take 2-3 minutes to complete
Last Chance to Sign up: ADEPT Study Workshop - Thursday 6th October 2022
For more information, or to sign-up for this workshop. Please contact Kat or Amy, at adeptstudy@newcastle.ac.uk or 07955433407.
NIHR launches new Senior Research Leader Programme: Closing date: 24th October 2022
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The NIHR is launching a new Senior Research Leader Programme for nurses and midwives. It will build on the success of the 70@70 Senior Nurse and Midwife Leaders programme which concluded in March this year.
Details can be found via this link
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Applications should be submitted on the advertised closing date which is 13:00 GMT on Monday 24 October 2022.
Interested?
- To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact nursingandmidwifery@nihr.ac.uk
- The NIHR will be hosting a webinar on October 5th for applicants to find out more about the programme and ask any questions you may have.
- To join a webinar please email nursingandmidwifery@nihr.ac.uk.
HRA Now: Proportionate Review Toolkit published
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What: Proportionate Review toolkit to help you determine if your study is suitable for proportionate ethics review. Plus updated REC standard operating procedures.
Who: research applicants and sponsors
When: from 26 September 2022
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The HRA have published a decision toolkit to help determine if a research application is eligible for proportionate review by a Research Ethics Committee (REC)
Proportionate review (PR) is a lighter touch review process for research proposals that raise no material ethics issues, but currently many applications submitted for PR do not meet the criteria and have to be transferred for full REC review. This causes delays to the ethics review for applicants.
The HRA want to make it as easy as possible for you to choose the right review for your research study. Before you submit your application, the HRA recommend you use the toolkit. It takes no more than five minutes to complete and it will tell you if you should submit your study for proportionate review, or if it needs to be considered at a full REC meeting. For those already familiar with the Student Research Toolkit, the PR toolkit contains the same PR questions, but is a standalone resource for all applicants. It's available from our Applying to a Research Ethics Committee webpage.
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North East & North Cumbria Research and Researchers : Recently Published Studies |
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The effectiveness of the Healthworks Staying Steady community-based falls prevention exercise programme to improve physical function in older adults: a 6-year service evaluation
Falls prevention exercise programmes are evidence-based and recommended for improving physical function in older adults. However, few service evaluations exist to assess the effectiveness of community-delivered interventions in practice.
Conducted a six year, retrospective evaluation of the community-delivered Staying Steady programme. Staying Steady is a 27-week, tailored strength and balance programme delivered in a group setting and at home. Participants were referred by healthcare professionals, or self-referred, due to a history or risk of falling. Routinely collected outcome measures were analysed. Factors associated with programme completion were reported. The intervention efect on physical function was analysed in subgroups: participants used arms to chair-stand or a walking-aid at both, neither, or one assessment timepoint. Read more using the link below.
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Emily James, Paul Oman, Michael Ali, Paul Court, Stuart Goodall, Simon J. Nichols & Alasdair F. O’Doherty (2022) The effectiveness of the Healthworks Staying Steady community-based falls prevention exercise programme to improve physical function in older adults: a 6-year service evaluation
Shared medical appointments in English primary care for long-term conditions: a qualitative study of the views and experiences of patients, primary care staff and other stakeholders
Shared medical appointments (SMAs) or group consultations have been promoted in primary care to improve workload pressures, resource-use efficiency and patient self-management of long-term conditions (LTCs). However, few studies have explored stakeholders’ perspectives of this novel care delivery model in the English NHS context, particularly patients’ views and experiences of SMAs.
Semi-structured interviews were used to explore the perspectives of stakeholders (21 patients, 17 primary care staff, 2 commissioners and 2 SMA training providers) with and without SMA experience from a range of geographical and socio-economic backgrounds in the North East and North Cumbrian region of England. Thematic analysis was conducted to examine perceptions around impact on patient care and outcomes and barriers and facilitators to implementation. Read more using the link below.
Fiona Graham, Helen Martin, Jan Lecouturier, Amy O’Donnell, Mei Yee Tang, Katherine Jackson, Falko F. Sniehotta & Eileen Kaner (2022) : Shared medical appointments in English primary care for long-term conditions: a qualitative study of the views and experiences of patients, primary care staff and other stakeholders
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National Institute for Health and Care Research |
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Six amazing research breakthroughs from the last 12 months
Researchers work tirelessly across the full health and care spectrum to find new treatments, better understand a host of conditions and diseases, and improve health outcomes for people all over the world.
Over the past few years, COVID-19 has placed health and care research at the forefront of all of our minds - the development and roll out of the vaccines was something the whole world was watching and waiting for. Here are six of the amazing breakthroughs that have happened in 2021/2022 so far.
The RECOVERY trial: reducing deaths in those hospitalised with severe COVID-19
Caring for older people at home
The findings of the study showed that this could alleviate some of the strain hospitals face when it comes to finding beds for patients, and the confusion and distress some older people can face when admitted, which can sometimes lead to them ending up in permanent care more quickly. Click here to read more.
The life-saving anti-cholesterol drug
Improving the mental health of people with heart disease
Reducing deaths from the COVID-19 Delta variant with vaccinations
The studies which helped steer the COVID-19 booster roll-out
Primary Care Research NIHR CRN NENC Website
The North East and North Cumbria Clinical Research Network is a branch of the National Institute of Health Research that provides the infrastructure to allow high-quality health and social research to take place across the region. Our team within the CRN NENC supports study delivery across a range of settings, including primary care and secondary care and are known as the Study Support Service. The Study Support Service can provide the resources and tools needed to successfully deliver your study.
Our team is able to provide support to Primary Care by completing local feasibility for studies, sharing new study opportunities, assistance with expressions of interest and delivering research within Primary Care settings.
Each area has a dedicated Research Operations Coordinator or Research Operations Officer to provide support and act as a point of contact within the CRN as well as a link to study sponsors. We also have a dedicated team of NMAHPs and well as a Data Manager who can support practices with the delivery of research. You can find out more about the team in the 'About Us' section of the website.
To view which studies are currently open to recruitment, select topics areas under 'Studies open to new sites' (on the right of the top bar)
Visit the national website to find more details and information about other LCRNs.
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Research and Evidence Training & Events |
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The Research and Evidence Team provide a range of training sessions to help people develop their understanding of using evidence and conducting service evaluations. These sessions are all delivered remotely using Microsoft Teams. Our currently available sessions are advertised and bookable on the NECS Learning Website.
Introduction to Research and Evidence
This session is aimed at those who have limited knowledge about research or for those who would like a refresher. It will cover the different types of evidence available and how these are rated as stronger or weaker. All the key research designs will be discussed from case studies to randomised control trials, and both qualitative and quantitative methods. The session will also include details about the NECS Research and Evidence Team and how the team can support and advise you.
Finding Evidence
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.
Upcoming training date for Finding Evidence:
11th October 2022, 9-11am
Appraising Evidence
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.
Upcoming training date for Appraising Evidence:
1st November 2022, 9-11am
Designing and Carrying out an Evaluation
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 policy. Practical tips, tools and resources will be shared as well as how the Research and Evidence Team can support you.
Upcoming training date for Designing and carrying out an Evaluation
29th November 2022, 9-11am
Questionnaire Development
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 ‘Designing and Carrying Out an Evaluation’ training session.
Upcoming training date for Questionnaire Development:
17th January 2023, 9-11am
Bespoke Training
Bespoke training sessions can also be provided specific to organisational and team needs. To request a bespoke training package, please contact us at necsu.reteam@nhs.net.
Contact us for advice, or to discuss our services
We can support and advise on developing research projects and proposals, research governance, working collaboratively to support and deliver research, disseminating results, and using evidence in practice. We can also scope, develop, and deliver evaluation services to meet your requirements.
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