Cohort profile: the Welsh Geriatric Registrar-Led Research Network (WeGeN): rationale, design and description. Issue 2 (14th February 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jelley, Benjamin; Long, Sara; Butler, John; Hewitt, Jonathan
• Other Names: author non-byline.; Abbott Joel author non-byline.; Aboalkaz Adam author non-byline.; Aithal Shridhar author non-byline.; Baker Camilla author non-byline.; Bevan Ruth author non-byline.; Bukhari Faisal author non-byline.; Bull Michael author non-byline.; Collier Tamar author non-byline.; D'Souza Charles author non-byline.; Davies Glesni author non-byline.; Davies Kathryn author non-byline.; Davis Karl author non-byline.; Evans Lauren author non-byline.; Fernandez Swapna author non-byline.; Ferris Amy author non-byline.; Gagan Triveni author non-byline.; Gibbons Avril author non-byline.; Haden Andrew author non-byline.; Harris Wyn author non-byline.; Hickin Thomas author non-byline.; Humphry Nia author non-byline.; James Anthony author non-byline.; James Karina author non-byline.; Jones Amy author non-byline.; Jones Shoned author non-byline.; Khattack Maiwish author non-byline.; Kumar Mukesh author non-byline.; Marney Zena author non-byline.; Martin Robin author non-byline.; Maung Khun author non-byline.; Mohamed Biju author non-byline.; Mohamed Imran author non-byline.; Morris Bethan author non-byline.; Morse Rhian author non-byline.; Pathmanaban Praveen author non-byline.; Peter Elba author non-byline.; Puffett Angela author non-byline.; Richard Bella author non-byline.; Robertson Elizabeth author non-byline.; Rogers Mathew author non-byline.; Roper Rebecca author non-byline.; Rozier Laura author non-byline.; Singh Inderpal author non-byline.; Sivagnanam Thayapary author non-byline.; Slade Peter author non-byline.; Subhan Zahid author non-byline.; Suter Victoria E A author non-byline.; Thomas Christopher author non-byline.; Vasishta Sanjeev author non-byline.; Verma Ajit author non-byline.; Wilson Allen author non-byline.;
• Is Part Of: BMJ open. Volume 7:Issue 2(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-02-14
• Subjects: STATISTICS & RESEARCH METHODS -- GERIATRIC MEDICINE -- MEDICAL EDUCATION & TRAINING; Medicine -- Research -- Periodicals; 610.72
• DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-013031
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2044-6055

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: Medical trainees are required to undertake audit and quality improvement projects. They must also have an understanding of the principles of research and are encouraged to participate in research projects. However, the constraints of time, a lack of formal training and rotation between different training posts create barriers to audit cycle completion and pursuing research. This leads to trainees being reluctant to undertake research, facilitates poor quality research and risks incomplete audit. Participants: The Welsh Geriatricians Network (WeGeN) has been created with the aims of facilitating collaborative, trainee-led research within Geriatric Medicine in Wales, promoting research engagement and improving the research evidence base for older patients. By coordinating collaborative research projects across different sites within Wales, trainees continue existing projects at new sites, allowing completion of projects and establishing the long-term infrastructure and experienced personnel needed for high-quality research data to be gathered. Findings: WeGeN has facilitated 4 national audits, all of which are intended for peer review publication. The first project considers the service provision for the older person in the emergency department, the second Parkinson's disease, the third reviews delirium management and the fourth project considers epidemiology of surgical disease in older people. Future plans: The objective of this project is to further establish and develop WeGeN as a group which facilitates high-quality research and provides the opportunity for geriatric trainees to engage in research activity. It is anticipated that the establishment of this research platform will provide a blueprint for the development of other such networks in the UK and beyond.