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

Taking the PlungeExperience of Research Training and Post

graduate StudyJoanne Barrett

Specialist Cystic Fibrosis Dietitian

Why ?Specialist role for many years in regional

centreExposed to research at work and

attended conferencesNo practical experience of research No research trainingLots of ideasOpportunity

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 ModulesOverview of research methodsEpistemological and methodological

approaches to qualitative researchSkills for researchIntroduction to statistical issues in health

research

AssessmentPosterStrategy for literature review Literature reviewStatistics – study design written assessment

and statistical analysis report using SPSSGrant application including presentation3 mini projects Oral presentation of final project

ProjectsProfessional

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 beginningReturning back to work2 poster submissions1 grant application unsuccessfulCystic Fibrosis Nutritional guidelines for

UKContributed to Cochrane Review of

Vitamin E supplementation in Cystic Fibrosis

Future research plans

Any Questions ?

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