Research Roundup:
October 2019
Research Project and Survey Requests
Dear TSANZ Members,
You are invited to participate in a survey that is being conducted as part of a research study. The following survey asks a series of questions about your current practice in regards to Advance Care Planning in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
This study is being conducted by:
Ms Mary Roberts, Dr Tracy Smith, Professor Wheatley and Dr Jin-Gun Cho. Details and affiliations of the research team can be obtained by contacting Ms Mary Roberts by phone 0408 490 371 or email mary.roberts@health.nsw.gov.au
The results of the survey will form part of a research project with the aim to develop resources to improve the quality and uptake of advanced care planning in patients with COPD. This survey has been approved by the WSLHD HREC under authorisation number 5990 2019/ETH00197.
The estimated time to complete the survey is 10-15 minutes. If you exit out the survey early or don’t click DONE on the final page, your responses will not be saved. You may skip questions if you wish, though we would prefer you didn’t.
Your participation is voluntary and anonymous. Your contribution is greatly appreciated.
We thank you in advance for your participation.
Here is the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8S6TLF6
Sincerely,
Ms MM Roberts
Mary Roberts
Clinical Nurse Consultant | Respiratory Ambulatory Care
Clinical Lecturer, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney
Determining a Patient-Centred Model of Care in Severe Asthma: What can we learn from the views, needs, and challenges of Clinicians’ and Carers of people with Severe Asthma and COPD?
Phase 1- Clinicians’ group
Investigators: Dr Vanessa Clark, Professor Vanessa McDonald, Professor Peter Gibson, and Eleanor Majellano
Invitation
You are invited to participate in a research study that explores the barriers and facilitators to the optimal management of severe asthma. This research is being conducted as part of the requirements for a PhD at the University of Newcastle by Eleanor Majellano, under the supervision of Professor Vanessa McDonald and Dr Vanessa Clark. We are investigating the barriers, facilitators and attitudes of clinicians and allied healthcare professionals towards the optimal management of severe asthma in various healthcare settings.
Before you decide whether or not you wish to participate in this study, it is important for you to understand why the research is being conducted and what it will involve.
Please download the information and participation forms here if you are interested or would like to contact the investigators:
Participation Information Sheet.
This study has been approved by the Hunter New England Human Research Ethics Committee Reference. If you have concerns or complaints about the conduct of this study you should contact:
Dr. Nicole Gerrand
Manager
Research Ethics & Governance Office
Hunter New England Local Health District
Email: HNELHD-HREC@health.nsw.gov.au
The manager is the person nominated to receive complaints from research participants.
You will need to quote reference number 2019/ETH00143.
Thank you for taking the time to consider this study.
If you wish to take part in it, please sign the attached consent form.
This information sheet is for you to keep.
Share Your Feedback on COPD-X
How do you use COPD-X in your health care setting? Tell us about your experience via a five-minute survey. Your responses will help us improve the usability of COPD-X for health professionals across Australia.
By submitting a completed survey, you will also go in the draw to win one of 20 AirSmart Spirometers (conditions apply).
To complete the survey, click here.
Kind Regards,
Juliet Brown
COPD Projects and Guidelines Manager
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