Experience of Research Training and Post graduate Study Joanne Barrett Specialist Cystic Fibrosis Dietitian

Why ? Specialist role for many years in regional centre Exposed to research at work and attended conferences No practical experience of research No research training Lots of ideas Opportunity

NIHR funded Master of Research National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) full time funded masters as part of the Clinical Academic Training pathway for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals. The aim of the programme is to facilitate the building of research knowledge and skills for those who wish to pursue a clinical academic career pathway. The NIHR envisions the programme contributing to the development of future research leaders in the nursing and allied health professions

How ? 12 universities are currently funded by the NIHR to provide Masters in Clinical Research places to Nurses, Midwives and AHPs who work in the NHS. Funding covers the successful applicants' salary and course / tuition fees. Prospective graduate clinicians who have worked as nurses, midwives or allied health professionals for a minimum of 1 year Art Therapists,Chiropodists / Podiatrists /Diagnostic Radiographers /Dietitians /Drama Therapists /Midwives /Music Therapists /Nurses /Occupational Therapists /Orthoptists /Orthotists /Paramedics/Physiotherapists /Prosthetists /Speech & Language Therapists/Therapeutic Radiographers

Where ? University of Birmingham University of Brighton City University London University of East Anglia Kings College London University of Leeds Newcastle University University of Nottingham University of Manchester University of Sheffield University of Southampton St Georges University of London

Master of Research Liverpool University The aim is to enable students to gain skills required to plan, manage and execute research projects in a rigorous, scientific manner and to develop appropriate practical research skills together with an in-depth understanding of current specialist knowledge. preparation for doctoral research training full time study 3 supervised research projects 3 taught modules

Taught Modules Overview of research methods Epistemological and methodological approaches to qualitative research Skills for research Introduction to statistical issues in health research

Assessment Poster Strategy for literature review Literature review Statistics – study design written assessment and statistical analysis report using SPSS Grant application including presentation 3 mini projects Oral presentation of final project

Projects Professional discussion paper on disordered eating in cystic fibrosis Study of qualitative research methodology grounded theory and practical experience of qualitative interviewing An exploration of the relationship with food and food experiences of healthy women: practical experience of qualitative analysis skills using a simple thematic content analysis.

How was it ?

It’s only the beginning Returning back to work 2 poster submissions 1 grant application unsuccessful Cystic Fibrosis Nutritional guidelines for UK Contributed to Cochrane Review of Vitamin E supplementation in Cystic Fibrosis Future research plans

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