The changing paradigm of research delivery during a pandemic – a reflective account

Whitehouse, Claire; Harris, Clair; Charlton, Paul; Hare, Naomi

doi:10.7748/nr.2022.e1832

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“…These can facilitate a greater understanding of clinical research delivery and enable participants to lead research‐based practice within their clinical area (Bramley et al., 2018 ). Indeed, the COVID‐19 pandemic stimulated recognition of the value of research and that of research nurses, as well as the importance of integrating research into everyday practice (Faulkner‐Gurstein et al., 2022 ; Iles‐Smith et al., 2020 ; Whitehouse, Harris, et al., 2022 ). With improved relationships and mutual appreciation between research and clinical staff, it is timely to review what is known about schemes to support exposure and engagement with research delivery.…”

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Research delivery secondments: A scoping review

Hare,

Grieve,

Valentine

et al. 2024

Nursing Open

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AimTo explore and summarise published literature with regards to secondments to clinical research and to identify the gaps in research to inform further work.DesignSystematic scoping review.MethodA scoping review was undertaken in accordance with the Patterns, Advances, Gaps, Evidence and Research framework. Databases searched included CINAHL, PubMed, Medline and Embase. Inclusion/exclusion criteria were applied by two independent reviewers. Two reviewers independently retrieved full‐text studies for inclusion and applied the framework as a tool for synthesising Patterns, Advances, Gaps, Evidence and Research recommendations.ResultsSix papers and one abstract published between 2003 and 2018 were included. All secondees (n = 34) were released from NHS posts, with secondments (where specified) ranging in duration from 0.25 to 2 years and for 40%–100% of their working hours. All seven papers reported benefits for personal and professional development, predominantly in the form of personal reflections. Few described involvement with research delivery teams.ConclusionPublished initiatives vary in nature and lack standardised reporting and measurement of impact. Further research is required to identify benefits at a departmental or organisational level, the facilitators for setting up secondments and the application of knowledge gained from secondment opportunities.Implications for the ProfessionUndertaking a research secondment is reported to offer professional and personal benefit for clinical staff. Research secondments are one way in which a research culture can practically be embedded within clinical settings.ImpactThis scoping review identified a lack of published empirical research seeking to understand research secondments as a tool to enhance research and evidence engagement. Although there is a suggestion that secondments could positively impact staff retention, there is limited evidence about the benefit for the organisation or for patient care. These findings have implications for staff, managers and their organisations.Reporting MethodThe PRISMA‐ScR guidelines were used to guide reporting.No Patient or Public ContributionThis was not relevant to the research design.

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Research delivery secondments: A scoping review

Hare,

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Valentine

et al. 2024

Nursing Open

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Starting a career in research nursing during a global pandemic

Rodgers,

Jones,

Carlin

et al. 2024

Br J Nurs

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In the spring of 2020, two nurses (KR and AJ) commenced their research nurse careers amid the SARS-Cov-2 (COVID-19) global pandemic. This reflective article discusses their experiences of beginning a clinical research nursing career, presented as a case study of their learning journey, rather than detailing the randomised controlled trial they delivered via GP practices. The main study compared standard care to nurse-led management of irritable bowel syndrome, the details of which will be published separately. The article identifies three overarching concepts: ‘Green as grass, keen as mustard’, ‘Spires and steeples’, and ‘Down the rabbit hole’. The article offers insight from the two nurses for other professionals contemplating a career in research.

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The changing paradigm of research delivery during a pandemic – a reflective account

Cited by 2 publications

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Research delivery secondments: A scoping review

Research delivery secondments: A scoping review

Starting a career in research nursing during a global pandemic

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