HECTOR Evaluation
Research type
Research Study
Full title
HECTOR – Heartlands Elderly Care, Trauma & Ongoing Recovery Project. A service-level evaluation of the programme designed to improve outcomes for elderly patients sustaining trauma injuries.
IRAS ID
157112
Contact name
Gill Combes
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 3 months, 31 days
Research summary
This study is an evaluation of a pilot care pathway for elderly patients (over 65) who have been admitted to hospital with significant trauma injuries. In order to deliver this new pathway, hospital staff will be offered a structured training programme using up to date evidence of what best works for these patients. Patients will be offered daily ward based assessments to monitor such thing as whether they are well hydrated; eating and being able to go to the toilet; are comfortable and that the risk of any infection is minimised. The aim of the evaluation is to assess whether this new care pathway will reduce complications for the patients. It will also ask the hospital staff how they found the delivery of this new pathway.
REC name
North West - Greater Manchester West Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
14/NW/1496
Date of REC Opinion
9 Dec 2014
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion