Source: Royal College of Nursing (RCN)
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Date of publication: 28th September 2009
In a nutshell: The latest RCN Research and Development bulletin contains the following items:
1. RCN Study of Nursing Care series
2. Research Funding
3. Department of Health Policy Research Programme - Evaluation of the Alcohol Improvement Programme (AIP)
4. National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Service Delivery and Organisation (SDO) Programme - Promising Innovations in Healthcare Delivery in the NHS
5. National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation (EME) programme
6. National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB)
7. NHS Clinical Knowledge Summaries (CKS) Work programme Topic Reviews
8. Campbell, D. M. et al (2009), "Increasing the use of evidence in health policy: practice and views of policy makers and researchers", Australia and New Zealand Health Policy 2009, 6:21
9. RCN Publications
10. Royal College of Nursing Library Services & Archives
11. Safety 2010 world conference
12. Change Champions Toolkit Seminar: "The deteriorating patient"
13. Change Champions Toolkit Seminar: "3rd improving medication safety: sharing the lessons learnt"
14. RCN Events
15. Social Research Association (SRA) annual conference, "Moving on up - social mobility and social research"
16. 4th Folk.us conference, "Turning the Tide: Research by, for and with service users"
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Monday, 28 September 2009
Workshop: Stroke Research Network Portfolio Development
Source: NIHR Research Design Service for the North West
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In a nutshell: The Stroke Research Network, in collaboration with the NIHR Research Design Service for the North West, are holding a workshop to assist with Stroke Research Portfolio Development. This workshop is for those who are interested in applying for research funding for stroke research.
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In a nutshell: The Stroke Research Network, in collaboration with the NIHR Research Design Service for the North West, are holding a workshop to assist with Stroke Research Portfolio Development. This workshop is for those who are interested in applying for research funding for stroke research.
- Date: Tuesday, 23rd February 2010, 9:00 - 16:00
Venue: Salford University, Salford
Cost: £20
Wednesday, 9 September 2009
NW Regional Innovation Fund set to go live
Source: Oliver Goldring, Communications Manager, TrusTECH®
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Year of publication: 2009
In a nutshell: Applications are due to open within the next two weeks for the NHS North West's new Regional Innovation Fund. InnovateNoW, as the programme will be known, aims to support NHS organisations and innovative partnerships to drive the quality and productivity of the regional healthcare services and meet healthcare demands. It offers varying levels of funding available, ranging between £5,000- and £250,000 through a number of award schemes. Applications must be from an NHS organisation, but can include partnerships with Trusts, PCTs, HEIs, and third sector and private sector partners.
Some important notes: Alternatively check the website at www.innovatenow.org.uk - further details will be posted as and when they become available.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
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Year of publication: 2009
In a nutshell: Applications are due to open within the next two weeks for the NHS North West's new Regional Innovation Fund. InnovateNoW, as the programme will be known, aims to support NHS organisations and innovative partnerships to drive the quality and productivity of the regional healthcare services and meet healthcare demands. It offers varying levels of funding available, ranging between £5,000- and £250,000 through a number of award schemes. Applications must be from an NHS organisation, but can include partnerships with Trusts, PCTs, HEIs, and third sector and private sector partners.
Some important notes: Alternatively check the website at www.innovatenow.org.uk - further details will be posted as and when they become available.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Friday, 4 September 2009
Joint Health Research Conference: Committed to better research in the NHS
Source: National Institute of Health Research North West
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In a nutshell: These joint events aim to promote the benefits of research, showcase local activity and engage further with local NHS staff and academics so that they can understand more fully the range of opportunities available through the NIHR to undertake and lead health and social care research to improve patient care and NHS services.
The event will cover:
*Training opportunities
*Working with industry and the North West Pharmaceutical Exemplar Programme
*Getting more NIHR money for research
*New systems
*Networks
*More R&D in primary and community care
*Public involvement in research
*Our R&D vision for the future
*Getting your research off the ground
*Removing barriers
*Translating research into practice
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
For fulltext link here
In a nutshell: These joint events aim to promote the benefits of research, showcase local activity and engage further with local NHS staff and academics so that they can understand more fully the range of opportunities available through the NIHR to undertake and lead health and social care research to improve patient care and NHS services.
The event will cover:
*Training opportunities
*Working with industry and the North West Pharmaceutical Exemplar Programme
*Getting more NIHR money for research
*New systems
*Networks
*More R&D in primary and community care
*Public involvement in research
*Our R&D vision for the future
*Getting your research off the ground
*Removing barriers
*Translating research into practice
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Workshop: Preparing an application for the Research for Patient Benefit Programme
Source: North West National Institute for Health Research
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In a nutshell:
Date: Friday, 6th November 2009, 10:00 to 16:00
Venue: Lancaster University Conference Centre (Bowland College)
Cost: £20 (including lunch)
This workshop is for anyone in the northwest considering submitting a research application for funding from the NIHR RfPB programme or anyone who is interested in finding out more about it. Speakers will cover the aims and background of the programme, hints and tips on making a successful application and personal perspectives of the application process from a successful applicant.
Some important notes: Please download a booking form and programme from the RDS NW website at www.rds-nw.nihr.ac.uk/newstrainingevents/ or contact rds-nw@lancaster.ac.uk .
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
For fulltext link here
In a nutshell:
Date: Friday, 6th November 2009, 10:00 to 16:00
Venue: Lancaster University Conference Centre (Bowland College)
Cost: £20 (including lunch)
This workshop is for anyone in the northwest considering submitting a research application for funding from the NIHR RfPB programme or anyone who is interested in finding out more about it. Speakers will cover the aims and background of the programme, hints and tips on making a successful application and personal perspectives of the application process from a successful applicant.
Some important notes: Please download a booking form and programme from the RDS NW website at www.rds-nw.nihr.ac.uk/newstrainingevents/ or contact rds-nw@lancaster.ac.uk .
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Thursday, 27 August 2009
UpToDate trial starts 1st September 2009
Source: Integrated Library Service
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In a nutshell:
WUTH has a trial of UpToDate for a 2 month period starting from 1st September 2009. We would appreciate any feedback you can offer about the resource; please read on to find out how you can give feedback.
For more information about the trial please contact Eileen Hume, Head of Trust Integrated Library Service (Eileen.hume@nhs.net).
How do I access UpToDate?
Please follow the UpToDate icon on the WUTH intranet homepage.
What is UpToDate?
UpToDate is an evidence-based, peer-reviewed electronic information resource, which can be used as a tool to help you answer clinical questions quickly, increase your clinical knowledge, and improve patient care. Topic reviews include a synthesis of the literature, the latest evidence, and specific recommendations for patient care.
Which topics does UpToDate cover?
Currently, UpToDate covers the following topics:
Critical Care
Drug Information
Emergency Medicine
Endocrinology
Family Medicine
Gastroenterology
Gynaecology
Haematology
Hepatology
Infectious Diseases
Nephrology
Neurology
Obstetrics
Oncology
Paediatrics
Pulmonology
Rheumatology
Surgery
Women's Health
Where can I give feedback about UpToDate?
Please submit a Library Suggestion Form to give any feedback about UpToDate.
Further resources
If you would like to find out more about the range of health information resources and library services available to enhance your clinical and business decision-making please visit the Integrated Library Service webpages at www.whnt.nhs.uk/library.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
For fulltext link here
In a nutshell:
WUTH has a trial of UpToDate for a 2 month period starting from 1st September 2009. We would appreciate any feedback you can offer about the resource; please read on to find out how you can give feedback.
For more information about the trial please contact Eileen Hume, Head of Trust Integrated Library Service (Eileen.hume@nhs.net).
How do I access UpToDate?
Please follow the UpToDate icon on the WUTH intranet homepage.
What is UpToDate?
UpToDate is an evidence-based, peer-reviewed electronic information resource, which can be used as a tool to help you answer clinical questions quickly, increase your clinical knowledge, and improve patient care. Topic reviews include a synthesis of the literature, the latest evidence, and specific recommendations for patient care.
Which topics does UpToDate cover?
Currently, UpToDate covers the following topics:
Critical Care
Drug Information
Emergency Medicine
Endocrinology
Family Medicine
Gastroenterology
Gynaecology
Haematology
Hepatology
Infectious Diseases
Nephrology
Neurology
Obstetrics
Oncology
Paediatrics
Pulmonology
Rheumatology
Surgery
Women's Health
Where can I give feedback about UpToDate?
Please submit a Library Suggestion Form to give any feedback about UpToDate.
Further resources
If you would like to find out more about the range of health information resources and library services available to enhance your clinical and business decision-making please visit the Integrated Library Service webpages at www.whnt.nhs.uk/library.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Tuesday, 25 August 2009
'Open science' case studies wanted
Source: Research Information Network
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Date of publication: August 2009
In a nutshell: The Research Information Network (RIN) and the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA) are looking to fund a series of case studies which will examine what motivates researchers to work (or want to work) in an open manner with regard to their data, results and protocols, and whether advantages are delivered by working in this way. The case studies will also examine the disincentives and barriers to such ‘open science’ methods. The RIN and NESTA are making available up to £15,000 for this project, which is intended to run from October 2009 until January 2010.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
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Date of publication: August 2009
In a nutshell: The Research Information Network (RIN) and the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA) are looking to fund a series of case studies which will examine what motivates researchers to work (or want to work) in an open manner with regard to their data, results and protocols, and whether advantages are delivered by working in this way. The case studies will also examine the disincentives and barriers to such ‘open science’ methods. The RIN and NESTA are making available up to £15,000 for this project, which is intended to run from October 2009 until January 2010.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Thursday, 13 August 2009
Preparing an application for the Research for Patient Benefit Programme
Source: National Institute for Health Research, Research Design Service for the North West (NIHR RDS NW)
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Date of publication: 13th August 2009
In a nutshell: This workshop is for anyone in the northwest considering submitting a research application for funding from the Research for Patient Benefit programme or anyone who is interested in finding out more about it. Speakers will cover the aims and background of the programme, hints and tips on making a successful application and personal perspectives of the application process from a successful applicant. There will be practical group work and time for questions.
Date: Friday 6 November, 10:00 – 16:00
Venue: Lancaster University
Cost: £20
Further information and booking details to follow soon. If you have any queries, please contact rds-nw@lancaster.ac.uk.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
For fulltext link here
Date of publication: 13th August 2009
In a nutshell: This workshop is for anyone in the northwest considering submitting a research application for funding from the Research for Patient Benefit programme or anyone who is interested in finding out more about it. Speakers will cover the aims and background of the programme, hints and tips on making a successful application and personal perspectives of the application process from a successful applicant. There will be practical group work and time for questions.
Date: Friday 6 November, 10:00 – 16:00
Venue: Lancaster University
Cost: £20
Further information and booking details to follow soon. If you have any queries, please contact rds-nw@lancaster.ac.uk.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Monday, 10 August 2009
Free advice on research design to researchers in the North West
Source: National Institute of Health Research, Research Design Service for the North West
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In a nutshell: The National Institute of Health Research, Research Design Service for the North West provides free advice on research design to researchers in the North West who are developing proposals for national, peer-reviewed funding competitions for applied health or social care research.
The National Institute of Health Research, Research Design Service for the North West has been successful with its recent application to tender for a new contract with the NIHR to deliver the North West Research Design Service from April 2010 for five years.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
For fulltext link here
In a nutshell: The National Institute of Health Research, Research Design Service for the North West provides free advice on research design to researchers in the North West who are developing proposals for national, peer-reviewed funding competitions for applied health or social care research.
The National Institute of Health Research, Research Design Service for the North West has been successful with its recent application to tender for a new contract with the NIHR to deliver the North West Research Design Service from April 2010 for five years.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Reminder for WUTH researchers
Source: WUTH Research and Development
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Date of publication: August 2009
In a nutshell: WUTH employed researchers should attend GCP training every 18 months, with a maximum of two years between training as a limit.
The next GCP training session is as follows:
*Research Governance & ICH-GCP Training for Researchers
*Accredited by the Royal College of Physicians
*Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital
*Friday 11th September 13.00-16.00 pm
*To book your place, please ring the R&D/CTU Office Ext 2958 or by email to Carol.Eames@whnt.nhs.uk
Objective: To provide a clear understanding of why we have regulation of research; what that regulation (Research Governance) means in practice and, for the special case of clinical trials for licensing new drugs or devices, how to comply with the specific Regulatory Requirements (ICH-GCP).
Some important notes:
GCP: Good Clinical Practice - 'Design, conduct, performance, monitoring,auditing, recording, analysis and reporting of clinical trials and toensure the rights, integrity and confidentiality of trial subjects are protected'
ICH: International Conference on Harmonisation (of technical requirementsfor registrationof pharmaceutical products for human use)
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
For fulltext link here
Date of publication: August 2009
In a nutshell: WUTH employed researchers should attend GCP training every 18 months, with a maximum of two years between training as a limit.
The next GCP training session is as follows:
*Research Governance & ICH-GCP Training for Researchers
*Accredited by the Royal College of Physicians
*Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital
*Friday 11th September 13.00-16.00 pm
*To book your place, please ring the R&D/CTU Office Ext 2958 or by email to Carol.Eames@whnt.nhs.uk
Objective: To provide a clear understanding of why we have regulation of research; what that regulation (Research Governance) means in practice and, for the special case of clinical trials for licensing new drugs or devices, how to comply with the specific Regulatory Requirements (ICH-GCP).
Some important notes:
GCP: Good Clinical Practice - 'Design, conduct, performance, monitoring,auditing, recording, analysis and reporting of clinical trials and toensure the rights, integrity and confidentiality of trial subjects are protected'
ICH: International Conference on Harmonisation (of technical requirementsfor registrationof pharmaceutical products for human use)
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
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