What does research impact mean to participants?
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Interview study to explore participants' views of taking part in healthcare research
IRAS ID
298078
Contact name
Lisa Newington
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Imperial College London
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 3 months, 28 days
Research summary
Healthcare research is commonly associated with clinical trials, led by clinical doctors. Yet, clinicians from other healthcare professions also need to make sure they are delivering evidence-based care for their patients. This involves conducting research to answer questions that are relevant and important for clinical care within their field.
The aim of this study is to explore research participants’ and research advisory group members' views on the impacts of their research involvement. Specifically for research that has been led by healthcare professionals outside medicine. These include nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, other allied health professionals, healthcare scientists, pharmacists and psychologists (abbreviated to NMAHPPs). The term ‘impact’ has not been pre-defined; this will be discussed as part of the study.
Recruitment has two parts: National Institute for Health Research records and established social media networks will be used to identify NMAHPP researchers across the UK; these individuals will then share the invitation to take part with their existing research participants and patient advisory group members.
One-to-one interviews will be conducted to explore individual experiences of being involved in research, including the associated personal and broader impacts (both positive and negative). Interview transcripts will be analysed to identify common, unique and differing themes.
The findings will contribute to the ongoing national discussion on clinical academic careers for healthcare professionals outside medicine and will be used to inform impact capture strategies locally.
REC name
Wales REC 5
REC reference
21/WA/0229
Date of REC Opinion
8 Jul 2021
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion