Role of partnership in a 24/7 stroke research project

The Royal Stoke has become the first hospital in the country to provide round-the-clock research cover for hyperacute stroke and trauma trials involving patients presenting for emergency care services. The biggest challenge has been the small window of opportunity to recruit patients to a stroke trial before results are lost to the speed and impact of the condition. Good working relationships between research nurses and emergency care teams have proved pivotal in creating the fully funded 24/7 cover.