http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newseventsResearch in progressThu, 1 Jan 1970 01:00:00 BSTwebteam@rcn.org.ukRCN Research and development10http://www.rcn.org.uk/images/rss/RCN_.gifhttp://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newseventshttp://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/researching_post_traumatic_stress_disorder_in_humanitarian_relief_workersWhat predicts the onset of PTSD, how can aid workers get support and protection before, during and after exposure to traumatic events, and what are the aid workers’ expectations for themselves? Support this ongoing research by completing a survey and/or an interview with the researchers at a time, place and method suitable for you. Closing date to take the survey is 10 August 2012.Fri, 18 May 2012 16:24:36 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/help_define_future_research_on_dementiaComplete the Alzheimer Society's survey to ensure future research addresses the issues most important to those affected and therefore have the biggest impact on people’s lives. They are encouraging clinicians to voice comments including submitting any questions that you have been unable to find answers for. The survey closes on 30 June 2012.Wed, 09 May 2012 13:29:29 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/13_million_funding_for_patient_safety_research_centres_in_london_and_manchesterIn March 2012, the DH announced NIHR funding for two research centres to help make the NHS a safer place for patients. The money is for advancing and refining new ways of improving safety in hospitals, GP surgeries and in the community and goes to Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and NHS Greater Manchester.Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:08:04 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/2012_patient_and_public_involvement_and_uk_higher_education_institutionsIn March 2012, we wrote to every UK Higher Education Institution which offers a healthcare related course, asking them whether they had a named lead for patient and public involvement (PPI). The list below provides details of those who responded in the affirmative.Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:36:05 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/2012_research_interests_of_uk_higher_education_institutions_-_england_-_south_westIn March 2012, we wrote to every UK Higher Education Institution which offers a healthcare related course, asking them for details of their areas of research interest. The list below provides details of those who responded from England (South West).Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:45:27 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/2012_research_interests_of_uk_higher_education_institutions_-_england_-_south_eastIn March 2012, we wrote to every UK Higher Education Institution which offers a healthcare related course, asking them for details of their areas of research interest. The list below provides details of those who responded from England (South East).Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:44:57 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/2012_research_interests_of_uk_higher_education_institutions_-_england_-_londonIn March 2012, we wrote to every UK Higher Education Institution which offers a healthcare related course, asking them for details of their areas of research interest. The list below provides details of those who responded from England (London).Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:44:25 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/2012_research_interests_of_uk_higher_education_institutions_-_england_-_easternIn March 2012, we wrote to every UK Higher Education Institution which offers a healthcare related course, asking them for details of their areas of research interest. The list below provides details of those who responded from England (Eastern).Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:43:49 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/2012_research_interests_of_uk_higher_education_institutions_-_england_-_east_midlandsIn March 2012, we wrote to every UK Higher Education Institution which offers a healthcare related course, asking them for details of their areas of research interest. The list below provides details of those who responded from England (East Midlands).Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:43:06 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/2012_research_interests_of_uk_higher_education_institutions_-_england_-_west_midlandsIn March 2012, we wrote to every UK Higher Education Institution which offers a healthcare related course, asking them for details of their areas of research interest. The list below provides details of those who responded from England (West Midlands).Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:42:33 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/2012_research_interests_of_uk_higher_education_institutions_-_england_-_yorkshire_and_the_humberIn March 2012, we wrote to every UK Higher Education Institution which offers a healthcare related course, asking them for details of their areas of research interest. The list below provides details of those who responded from England (Yorkshire and the Humber).Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:42:03 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/2012_research_interests_of_uk_higher_education_institutions_-_england_-_north_westIn March 2012, we wrote to every UK Higher Education Institution which offers a healthcare related course, asking them for details of their areas of research interest. The list below provides details of those who responded from England (North West).Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:41:23 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/2012_research_interests_of_uk_higher_education_institutions_-_england_-_northernIn March 2012, we wrote to every UK Higher Education Institution which offers a healthcare related course, asking them for details of their areas of research interest. The list below provides details of those who responded from England (Northern).Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:40:32 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/2012_research_interests_of_uk_higher_education_institutions_-_walesIn March 2012, we wrote to every UK Higher Education Institution which offers a healthcare related course, asking them for details of their areas of research interest. The list below provides details of those who responded from Wales.Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:39:56 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/2012_research_interests_of_uk_higher_education_institutions_-_scotlandIn March 2012, we wrote to every UK Higher Education Institution which offers a healthcare related course, asking them for details of their areas of research interest. The list below provides details of those who responded from Scotland.Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:39:23 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/2012_research_interests_of_uk_higher_education_institutions_-_northern_irelandIn March 2012, we wrote to every UK Higher Education Institution which offers a healthcare related course, asking them for details of their areas of research interest. The list below provides details of those who responded from Northern Ireland.Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:38:46 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/share_your_views_on_what_happens_to_genetic_data_collected_in_researchWould you want to know about your genetic risk for hundreds of conditions all in one go, how do you feel about researchers generating this information? Take an online survey devised by the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute to capture opinions from the public, health professionals and researchers. The study will help guide policy on how genome research studies are conducted.Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:15:00 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/over_100_million_funding_for_research_nurses_to_develop_groundbreaking_clinical_researchOn 1 March 2012, the UK Government announced this investment in NHS Clinical Research Facilities for developing new treatments to benefit thousands of patients. The money, provided by NIHR, will be spent by research nurses and technicians at 19 of the facilities around the country to develop new treatments for conditions including cancer, diabetes, stroke, dementia, obesity and rare diseases.Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:16:58 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/making_good_decisions_in_collaboration_with_patientsAn overview of the Health Foundation MAGIC (making good decisions in collaboration) programme published in February 2012 explains how they are testing an approach to embedding shared decision making in everyday practice. The MAGIC programme began in August 2010 and will continue until late 2013.Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:43:04 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/hta_-_recently_commissioned_-_february_12The NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme (HTA) produces independent research information about the effectiveness, costs and broader impact of healthcare treatments and tests for those who plan, provide or receive care in the NHS. Recent commissions (February 2012) include depression in advanced cancer; dementia and physical activity; adolescenT scoliosis; femoro-acetabular impingement; depression; ADHD in school settings.Wed, 29 Feb 2012 11:00:29 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/ref_research_policy_final_criteria_issued_january_2012The Higher Education Funding Council for England has published the final criteria and working methods for the Research Excellence Framework, allowing universities to start preparing for submissions by 29 November 2013.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:03:33 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/major_healthcare_patient_safety_programme_goes_into_next_phaseEight NHS healthcare teams are taking forward the next phase of the Health Foundation’s Safer Clinical Systems programme that aims to improve patient safety. They will focus on improving systems in two key areas: clinical handovers and prescribing.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:35:31 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/the_implications_of_medical_tourism_for_the_nhsCan you help increase the knowledge base of an NIHR-funded study on medical tourism? This project is seeking stakeholder opinions including health providers and purchasers, such as NHS managers, for face-to-face interviews with a member of the research team.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:51:46 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/spending_cuts_putting_older_peoples_health_at_riskShaping Our Age is new research from WRVS issued in November 2011 showing that services older people believe are crucial to their well-being are suffering as a result of Government cuts across the UK and creating greater pressures on the health service.Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:20:07 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/hta_-_recently_commissioned_-_september_11The NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme (HTA) produces independent research information about the effectiveness, costs and broader impact of healthcare treatments and tests for those who plan, provide or receive care in the NHS. Recent commissions (September 2011) prostate cancer; pre-eclampsia; fall prevention; children with Down syndrome and otitis media; Vitamin D and Longevity (ViDAL); aspirin resistance.Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:52:04 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/exploring_the_role_of_peer_workers_in_mental_health_service_deliveryThe NIHR SDO programme is funding this project to assess and evaluate the role as those who used mental health services themselves are increasingly working in, or alongside, existing mental health teams. The project will include interviews with peer workers, mental health professionals, service users and managers.Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:04:09 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/hta_-_recently_commissioned_-_august_11The NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme (HTA) produces independent research information about the effectiveness, costs and broader impact of healthcare treatments and tests for those who plan, provide or receive care in the NHS. Recent commissions (August 2011) include the topics of: i) early morbidity and mortality in myeloma; ii) fall prevention; iii) acute bronchiolitis; iv) control of faecal incontinence; v) children with eczema; vi) blood evaluation study.Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:56:37 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/growing_up_in_scotland_-_a_research_studyGrowing up in Scotland (GUS) - a research study. GUS follows the lives of thousands of children right across Scotland from infancy through to their teens. As one of the largest studies ever done in Scotland, it will provide information to help develop policies and plan services for children and their families.Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:09:35 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/hta_-_recently_commissioned_-_june_to_july_11The NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme (HTA) produces independent research information about the effectiveness, costs and broader impact of healthcare treatments and tests for those who plan, provide or receive care in the NHS. Recent commissions (May 2011) include the topics of: i) motor neurone disease; ii) antiepileptic drug management in pregnancy; iii) autoinflation in school age children with OME; iv) early onset pre-eclampsia.Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:33:56 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/service_users_invited_to_join_best_practice_panel_in_dementia_careThe Social Care Institute for Excellence is inviting people with dementia to join a new panel looking at best practice examples. The panel will consider submissions to SCIE for publication on their Dementia Gateway web pages launched in July 2011 to help raise standards of care.Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:08:18 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/caring_for_older_people_with_learning_disabilitiesPlanning for the future: an exploration of the needs of ageing family caregivers of older people with learning disabilities (LD) living at homeThu, 23 Jun 2011 09:17:30 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/looking_into_abuse_research_by_people_with_learning_disabilitiesThe Looking into Abuse project aims to find out what is known about the understanding of abuse that people with learning disabilities have, and how they can be enabled to better protect themselves from future abuseThu, 23 Jun 2011 09:17:03 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/confidential_inquiry_into_premature_deaths_of_people_with_learning_disabilitiesThe Confidential Inquiry into the deaths of people with learning disabilities has been commissioned by the Department of Health to run until March 2013. It aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities by carrying out an inquiry into the deaths of all people with learning disabilities living in the (former) Avon and Gloucestershire areasThu, 23 Jun 2011 09:16:33 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/survey_on_research_cultureTwo professors of nursing in Australia are conducting a survey to gain your perceptions of research culture as it is enacted in the academic, clinical or management areas. This study aims to delineate what the nature of a 'good' research culture is using your insights into what that comprises.Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:12:07 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/online_survey_for_nurses_tackling_obesityCommunity nurses throughout the island of Ireland are invited to participate in a research project helping tackle obesity in adults and children. Researchers from the University of Ulster and the National University of Ireland at Galway are conducting a survey of health professionals’ attitudes to body weight status.Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:37:39 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/working_with_patients_and_members_of_the_publicThis report uses the findings of a patient and public involvement mapping activity undertaken by NIHR and the Manchester Biomedical Research Centre in late 2010.Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:42:32 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_in_progress/hta_-_recently_commissioned_-_may_11The NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme (HTA) produces independent research information about the effectiveness, costs and broader impact of healthcare treatments and tests for those who plan, provide or receive care in the NHS. Recent commissions (May 2011) include the topics of: i) fibroids; ii) obsessive compulsive treatment; iii) renal cell carcinoma; iv) aspirin.Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:33:36 +0100