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Welsh Research and Education Network
CURRENT PROJECT PORTFOLIOOur current projects and how to get involved
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Current Projects:
WREN is currently undertaking the projects detailed below across Wales. If you would like further information, or would like to get involved, please either contact WREN or the project lead via their email address, available via the 'Contact' link:
Time efficinecy during common routine procedures
Project Title: 'Time efficiency during procedures'
Project Lead: Assim Javid, ST4 Contact
Description: To determine whether there are any time delays in carrying out routine procedures on general paediatric wards due to poorly stocked treatment rooms.
Protocol:
Project Lead: Assim Javid, ST4 Contact
Description: To determine whether there are any time delays in carrying out routine procedures on general paediatric wards due to poorly stocked treatment rooms.
Protocol:
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HEAD INJURIES ON THE POSTNATAL WARD
Project Title: ‘Head injuries on the postnatal wards’
Project Lead: Siwan Lloyd, ST3 Noah's Ark Children's Hospital for Wales Contact
Description: A pilot study at UHW has demonstrated that infants being accidentally dropped on the postnatal ward is not an uncommon occurrence, however their management and level of investigation following injury was very variable. Following on from this, an all Wales study is planned to determine the incidence, risk factors and management used, with the aim of producing a best practice guideline for these infants and their parents.
Project Lead: Siwan Lloyd, ST3 Noah's Ark Children's Hospital for Wales Contact
Description: A pilot study at UHW has demonstrated that infants being accidentally dropped on the postnatal ward is not an uncommon occurrence, however their management and level of investigation following injury was very variable. Following on from this, an all Wales study is planned to determine the incidence, risk factors and management used, with the aim of producing a best practice guideline for these infants and their parents.
This project has now closed to data collection and is under analysis.
Appropriate Use of Investigations for Sepsis in Infants <3 months old
Project Title: ‘Use of Diagnostic Investigations in Infants <3 months old with Suspected Sepsis’
Project Lead: Blanche Lumb, SHO Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport Contact
Description: Do we consistently meet the NICE standards set in the investigation of sepsis in <3 month old infants? This project aims to assess that the appropriate investigations occur in a timely manner and that appropriate empirical treatment is commenced across paediatric assessment units in Wales.
Project Lead: Blanche Lumb, SHO Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport Contact
Description: Do we consistently meet the NICE standards set in the investigation of sepsis in <3 month old infants? This project aims to assess that the appropriate investigations occur in a timely manner and that appropriate empirical treatment is commenced across paediatric assessment units in Wales.
The Impact of the Meningococcal B Vaccination on Septic Screens
Project Title: ‘The Impact of the Meningococcal B Vaccination on Septic Screens’
Project Leads: Dr Ele Jones (ST5) Contact and Dr Rebecca Towler (ST5) Contact
Description: Pyrexia is a common adverse effect of the Meningocccal B vaccination. NICE guidelines exist for the management of fever <3 months of age and recommends investigations for sepsis for pyrexial infants but does not make comment of post-vaccination infants. This project aims to retrospectively assess how infants are managed in paediatric and neonatal units who are presenting with fever post-Meningococcal B vaccination over a 12-month period.
Project Leads: Dr Ele Jones (ST5) Contact and Dr Rebecca Towler (ST5) Contact
Description: Pyrexia is a common adverse effect of the Meningocccal B vaccination. NICE guidelines exist for the management of fever <3 months of age and recommends investigations for sepsis for pyrexial infants but does not make comment of post-vaccination infants. This project aims to retrospectively assess how infants are managed in paediatric and neonatal units who are presenting with fever post-Meningococcal B vaccination over a 12-month period.
CAN A RESUS DRUG APP HELP IMPROVE ACCURACY AND REDUCE STRESS IN TIME-CRITICAL SCENARIOS?
Project Title: ‘Can a resus drug App help improve accuracy and reduce stress in time-critical scenarios?’
Project Lead: Dr Jordan Evans (ST6) Contact
Description: Accurate calculation of WETFLAG resus drugs is critical, but can be affected by stress and the time-critical nature of emergency scenarios. This project aims to assess whether a smartphone app can help to improve prescribing accuracy and reduce doctor stress levels in resus situations. A pilot study has shown an App to be effective, and this project aims to assess larger numbers of doctors and nurses using the technology in simulated scenarios.
Project Lead: Dr Jordan Evans (ST6) Contact
Description: Accurate calculation of WETFLAG resus drugs is critical, but can be affected by stress and the time-critical nature of emergency scenarios. This project aims to assess whether a smartphone app can help to improve prescribing accuracy and reduce doctor stress levels in resus situations. A pilot study has shown an App to be effective, and this project aims to assess larger numbers of doctors and nurses using the technology in simulated scenarios.
Projects under Development:
WREN is also in the process of planning projects to undertake at a future date. If you would like further information, or would like to get involved, please either contact WREN or the project lead via their email address:
Improving recognition of high body mass index in paediatric outpatient clinics
Project title: Improving recognition of high body mass index in paediatric outpatient clinics.
Project Lead: Dr Jemma Wright (drjemmawright@gmail.com)
Description: BMI is not routinely calculated or acted upon in patients attending paediatric
outpatient clinics. the aim of this project is to increase the documentation of BMI on paediatric outpatient clinic letters, and To increase the recognition and treatment of children with high BMI.
Project title: Improving recognition of high body mass index in paediatric outpatient clinics.
Project Lead: Dr Jemma Wright (drjemmawright@gmail.com)
Description: BMI is not routinely calculated or acted upon in patients attending paediatric
outpatient clinics. the aim of this project is to increase the documentation of BMI on paediatric outpatient clinic letters, and To increase the recognition and treatment of children with high BMI.
