Fundamentals of Research

In this episode Nick Brown and Jo Shaw deconstruct the definitions, challenges and nuances of research within pre-hospital care. They examine the history of research and the differences between research, audit and service evaluation. They look some of the results of the contemporary bigger research studies that have recently been published & also the origins of funding through the national governmental bodies such as the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR).  They also differentiate some of the various methodologies within empirical research and make reference to how this can affect the outcome data and inference to the clinical bottom line. This episode illustrates that it is important to be driven by the data especially in an information light environment when on scene with patients.  We hope you enjoy the episode