The Clinical Research Nurse and Patient Experience
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Exploring the impact of Clinical Research Nurses (CRNs) on the patient's NHS experience: a qualitative study
IRAS ID
172135
Contact name
Christina Koulouglioti
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 11 months, 30 days
Research summary
Clinical Research Nurses play a major role in the implementation of clinical trials in the National Health Service (NHS). Research work thus far has focused on describing their role and responsibilities but also the challenges they face in their work environment. It has been speculated that Clinical Research Nurses may have a positive effect on hospitalized patient care but no attempts have been made to explore this hypothesis. Therefore the purpose of the present study is to answer the following research question:
1) How do clinical research nurses contribute to patient’s quality of care and NHS experience?
The purpose of the present study is to explore the influence of Clinical Research Nurses on patient’s quality of care and NHS experience as described by the patients themselves.REC name
North West - Preston Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
15/NW/0571
Date of REC Opinion
21 Jul 2015
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion