Critical Care research team is top regional recruiter
Our research team is the top recruiter in critical care research for the Eastern region for the third year in a row.
The Eastern region currently incorporates 10 other NHS trusts (12 critical care sites). National Institute Health Research (NIHR) figures show that of 561 patients recruited across the region, 196 (34%) were from NNUH.
Georgina Randell, Critical Care Senior Research Sister, said: “We’re very proud to be the top recruiter for the third year running. Being a patient on the Critical Care Complex (CCC) can be a very difficult time for both patients and their relatives and asking them to take part in a research trial while critically ill is no small thing.
“Our unit has an embedded team of nurses who are specialist in the field of both critical care and research. This enables us to look at every patient and understand the complexities of their condition, alongside meeting the strict trial criteria before we approach them for their possible participation. We fully appreciate the patients’ involvement and have been overwhelmed by their wiliness to participate. We would like to say a big thank you to all the staff and patients for their continued support, without whom this would not be possible.
“Our unit is currently running five research trials, all with very different aims and requirements, from drug trials to target oxygen therapy on ventilated patients.”
Helen Bell, Critical Care Research Sister, said: “All the trials are time sensitive and require a lot of work. To be the top in the region for recruitment is a real achievement and demonstrates the hard work and dedication our team puts into promoting a research culture here within the Critical Care Complex.”
Deirdre Fottrell-Gould, Clinical Research Sister, said: “I’m very proud to have contributed to our Critical Care Research.
Deirdre Fottrell-Gould, Clinical Research Sister, said: “I’m very proud to have contributed to our Critical Care Research.
“This shows dedication and commitment from all involved in the unit and the Research team, working collaboratively to improve the work we do. In doing this, we can deliver the highest standard of care using research-proven, evidenced-based practice.
“I’m also very grateful to our patients and their relatives for supporting research at a very stressful and upsetting time. Without their input we could not improve the care we give.”
