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S J Howell1, J J Pandit, D J Rowbotham
1Section of Translational Anaesthetic and Surgical Sciences, Leeds Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK. s.howell@leeds.ac.uk
British Journal of Anaesthesia
|December 14, 2011
Summary
The National Institute of Academic Anaesthesia (NIAA) identified 14 key research priorities in anaesthesia through a formal priority-setting exercise. Two priorities have been submitted for funding, with efforts underway for the remaining twelve.
Area of Science:
- Anaesthesiology
- Clinical Research
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Formal research priority setting is crucial for identifying and commissioning important clinical research.
- The National Institute of Academic Anaesthesia (NIAA) conducted a comprehensive research priority setting exercise.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and prioritize key research questions in anaesthesia.
- To inform future research strategy and funding within the specialty.
Main Methods:
- A two-round questionnaire survey distributed to anaesthesia fellows and lay representatives in Great Britain and Ireland.
- Expert panel review and consultation with the NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre (NETSCC) to refine research needs.
Main Results:
- The first questionnaire yielded 447 research suggestions from 308 respondents.
- A total of 15 questions were prioritized in the second round, receiving 2226 responses.
- The expert panel and NETSCC consultations identified 14 research priorities.
Conclusions:
- The exercise successfully identified 14 research priorities for anaesthesia.
- Two priorities have been submitted to the NIHR Health Technology Assessment (HTA) programme.
- Ongoing efforts are focused on securing funding for the remaining research priorities and discussing implications for specialty research strategy.
