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The North East Multispecialty Delphi Project - Collaboration Between Trainee Research Networks
Michael Jones1, Fadlo Sha'ban1, Michelle Shaw1
1Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
The Journal of Surgical Research
|December 9, 2019
Summary
Three UK trainee research networks formed a multispecialty collaborative to identify key clinical research questions. A Delphi study revealed high-priority areas including diabetes control, theater efficiency, and preventing postoperative infections.
Area of Science:
- Medical Research
- Surgical Specialties
- Clinical Networks
Background:
- Trainee research collaborative networks enhance clinical research participation.
- Three North East of England networks (INCARNNET, NOSTRA, CORNET) formed a multispecialty collaborative.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify high-priority research questions through a multispecialty Delphi study.
- To foster collaborative research projects across surgical and intensive care specialties.
Main Methods:
- A two-phase Delphi research method was employed between November 2017 and June 2018.
- The study involved participants from Intensive Care, General Surgery, and Trauma & Orthopedics.
Main Results:
- Three common high-priority research questions were identified: impact of diabetes control on perioperative outcomes, factors affecting theater efficiency, and prevention of postoperative chest infection.
- Specialty-specific research questions were also identified for individual network development.
Conclusions:
- The multispecialty collaborative successfully identified critical research priorities.
- These findings will guide future collaborative research projects and specialty-specific investigations.
