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ArticleBMC research notes2023

Clinical research stakeholders' experiences of clinical research during COVID-19: a qualitative study.

Christine FitzGerald, Aoife Vaughan-Witts, Louise Barry, Gillian Corey, Fiona Leahy, Siobhán Egan, Elaine Conway, Margaret O'Connor, Rose Galvin

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Christine FitzGeraldSchool of Allied Health, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, Ageing Research Centre, Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland. Christine.fitzgerald@ul.ie.
Aoife Vaughan-WittsSchool of Medicine, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
Louise BarrySchool of Allied Health, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, Ageing Research Centre, Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
Gillian CoreyClinical Research Support Unit, University Hospital Limerick, Dooradoyle, Limerick, Ireland.
Fiona LeahyClinical Research Support Unit, University Hospital Limerick, Dooradoyle, Limerick, Ireland.
Siobhán EganClinical Research Support Unit, University Hospital Limerick, Dooradoyle, Limerick, Ireland.
Elaine ConwayClinical Research Support Unit, University Hospital Limerick, Dooradoyle, Limerick, Ireland.
Margaret O'ConnorDepartment of Ageing and Therapeutics, University Hospital Limerick, Dooradoyle, Limerick, Ireland.
Rose GalvinSchool of Allied Health, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, Ageing Research Centre, Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic created a complex high-risk clinical research environment with clinical research activities significantly impacted. Clinical research stakeholders adapted rapidly to new clinical practices; PPE, infection control policies, all while engaging with a more unwell patient demographic. The aim of this study is to explore the experiences of conducting clinical research during COVID-19 with clinical research stakeholders.

methodsThis qualitative study of semi-structured interviews conducted with clinical research stakeholders in an acute Hospital setting across a variety of disciplines; Consultant Geriatrician, Clinical Research Nurse, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy. Interviews were fully transcribed prior to reflexive thematic analysis. NVivo software was used to support data management and analysis.

resultsThree main themes were produced; (1) The challenging COVID-19 clinical research landscape, (2) COVID-19 clinical research communication barriers, and (3) Adaptations and learnings from clinical research during COVID-19.

conclusionsThis study explored the experiences of conducting clinical research during COVID-19 with clinical research stakeholders examining challenges faced and adaptations required. The findings inform, equip and support clinical research stakeholders in the event of future adverse public health events.

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COVID-19HumansInfection ControlPandemicsQualitative ResearchClinical researchClinical research stakeholdersCOVID-19Qualitative

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PMID37777795
PMCPMC10544112

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