Research at Church Street Practice

Church Street Practice actively participates in health research to improve patient care and contribute to medical advancements.

Dr Gaw leads our research, and we collaborate with the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) as part of a clinical research network serving the Thames Valley and South Midlands region.

Here are 7 things you should know about our research

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1). Why Participate in Research?

Research allows patients to access new treatments and therapies while helping improve future healthcare.
Evidence suggests that patients in research-active practices often experience better health outcomes.
Participating allows patients to contribute to NHS advancements and improve community healthcare.

2). How Are Research Projects Selected and Conducted?

All research at Church Street Practice is thoroughly reviewed and approved by ethical committees and health authorities, ensuring it aligns with NHS standards and patient safety.
Our practice only sometimes gets involved in drug trials or private studies if they offer significant patient benefits.

3). How Are Participants Selected?

All research at Church Street Practice is thoroughly reviewed and approved by ethical committees and health authorities, ensuring it aligns with NHS standards and patient safety.
Our practice only sometimes gets involved in drug trials or private studies if they offer significant patient benefits.

4). What to Expect if You Participate?

You will receive a Patient Information Sheet with details on the study.
Our team can answer any questions, ensuring you understand what is involved before you decide.
You can withdraw from a study at any time without impacting your care.

Privacy and Data Protection

5). How is My Data Protected?

We prioritise your privacy and comply with GDPR and NHS guidelines. No personal information is shared with researchers outside the practice without your consent.
All shared data is anonymised, and identifiable information remains secure within our practice.
If you participate in a study, you must sign a consent form stating any data access permissions.

6). What Do Researchers Use Our Patient Data For?

Our practice contributes to national databases, such as the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) and the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Research Surveillance Centre. These databases use anonymised data to monitor public health trends and inform health strategies.
Patients cannot be identified from this data, and all contributions comply with strict confidentiality standards.

7). What if I Don’t Want to Participate?

If you prefer to avoid receiving research invitations, please let us know. You can opt out of future contact and change your decision anytime. STOP SENDING ME RESEARCH INVITATIONS

Current Research Project: E.MBRACE Study

Did you know E. coli is the leading cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in older adults?

If you’re 60 or older and have experienced a UTI in the past two years, you may qualify for this study.

To learn more, visit the E.MBRACE study website or contact our research team at bobicb-ox.churchstreet.research@nhs.net.

PATIENT PERSPECTIVE: Is research right for me, and what do patients taking part in research think?

Ultimately, our research helps people access and participate in studies that could significantly improve their health conditions and quality of life.

Here are a few quotes from patients who have taken part in research:

1. Taking part in research gave me access to treatments I might not have had otherwise.
2. I feel I’m contributing to improved care for future generations.
3. With the support and close monitoring, I feel healthier and more informed about my condition.

Curled from NIHR Research Delivery Network

Click on Healthtalk or NIHR to see more of what patients who have participated in research are saying.