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