What patient data are collected during the two one-month periods of enhanced data collection?
In addition to the minimum dataset, you will collect the [...]
How will we know if a patient has opted out of their data being used in research?
This can be checked in the patient record or the [...]
What patient data are collected during the non-enhanced data collection periods?
During the non-enhanced data collection periods, you will collect a [...]
What happens if a patient is discharged or transferred to a different ward before being approached to give consent? Can enhanced data collection still go head?
It is best practice that all eligible patients are approached [...]
For patients who do not have capacity to consent, can enhanced data collection still go ahead where there is no personal or professional consultee available?
Yes. Health Research Authority (HRA) approval including Confidentiality Advisory Group [...]
Can patients who do not have capacity take part in the enhanced data collection period?
Yes. For patients who do not have capacity to consent, [...]
Does it have to be a CRN nurse that collects data on enrolled patients?
No, this activity can be completed by any CRN staff [...]
Can we have more than one study ward?
Yes, as we are looking for each hospital to enrol [...]
How many patients do we need to recruit during the two enhanced data collection periods?
There are two enhanced data collection months – one during [...]
What happens if a patient is enrolled and then leaves the study ward to go to another ward?
Patients who transfer from the study ward to another ward [...]