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Unity is strength in joint research project
R McSherry1, M Bond, C Bassett
1Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Royal Hospital NHS Trust.
Nursing Times
|April 16, 1997
Summary
The purchaser/provider split created research support challenges. Collaboration between North Derbyshire Health Commission and Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Royal Hospital NHS Trust fostered initiatives to improve research visibility.
Area of Science:
- Health services research
- Healthcare management
Background:
- The purchaser/provider split in healthcare created challenges for coordinated research support.
- Effective research requires collaboration between purchasing and providing organizations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a collaborative model between a health commission and an NHS trust to overcome research support challenges.
- To highlight initiatives aimed at raising the profile of research in North Derbyshire.
Main Methods:
- Formation of a joint research interest group involving purchaser and provider organizations.
- Development of targeted initiatives to support research.
Main Results:
- Successful collaboration between North Derbyshire Health Commission and Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Royal Hospital NHS Trust.
- Implementation of training days, a research database, and a resource pack for researchers.
- Increased profile and support for research across North Derbyshire.
Conclusions:
- Collaborative approaches between purchasers and providers can effectively address challenges in research support.
- Initiatives like training and resource development are crucial for enhancing research activity and visibility.