2331 A novel approach to research delivery in the emergency department

Conclusion A three month pilot from January 2022-March 2022. One research naive ED Health Care Assistant was appointed to the role of ED Research Practitioner. Training was performed by the ED Consultant Lead for Research, which included gaining GCP certification, NIHR consent modules, and a two week period of shadowing and sign off prior to working independently. Weekly meetings were held to trouble shoot. Over a period of 5 weeks at average 37.5hrs a week of independent practice, the ED Research Practitioner screened and recruited a total of 180 patients into 5 ED studies. None of the studies were using Investigative Medicinal Products or novel devices. The pilot was successful in increasing the number of participants in research within the ED, and in establishing a hybrid role among staff not traditionally research active. The department now has three ED Research Practitioners and Band 6 Research Nurse and has increased the research portfolio of the ED significantly.
Source: Emergency Medicine Journal - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Tags: RCEM Lightning Papers Source Type: research