1. “What is Research, why is it important?” and “Research Links to Clinical Governance” Lorraine Broadfoot R&D Co-ordinator Tel: x5870 Email: lorraine.broadfoot@aintree.nhs.uk Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

2. What is Research? Why is it important? “Definitions of Research”

3. What is Research? Why is it important? “Types of Research” Quantitative Research Qualitative Research Mixed Methods Triangulation

4. What is Research? Why is it important? “The Importance Factors” Broadly speaking research answers questions which result in the advancement of human understanding and scientific knowledge Research results in the exploration, discovery and interpretation of important issues In Health Care it generates a good basis for improving patient care i.e medicines, interventions and care pathways It assists in the provision and maintenance of ethical uniform standards

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6. REF: Clinical Governance Strategy 2006 Research Links to Clinical Governance “Clinical Governance is a term used to describe a systematic approach to maintaining uniform standards with the aim of improving the quality of patient care within a health system”

7. Research Links to Clinical Governance “Principals of Clinical Governance” Education and Training Clinical Audit Clinical Effectiveness Research & Development Openness Risk Management

8. Research Links to Clinical Governance What is Research Governance? Research Governance Aintree Trust Researchers Clinical Governance

9. Research Governance Framework for Health and Social Care-DOH Research Links to Clinical Governance What Research Governance is in place at Aintree? Quote from Section 1, 1.5 Purpose & Scope: Research Governance Framework “All service and academic staff, no matter how senior or junior, have a role to play in the proper conduct of research”

10. Research Links to Clinical Governance “So What Are the Barriers to Research and How Do We Try To Overcome Them?”

11. Finally……… Thanks for listening Do you have any questions?