Getting involved in research
There is a range of activities that care home residents, families, carers and members of the public are able to get involved in, with opportunity to choose what interests them.
There is a range of activities that care home residents, families, carers and members of the public are able to get involved in, with opportunity to choose what interests them.
There are many questions about health, illness, the approaches of care and the effects of treatment for which there are no clear answers.
Research is not just for researchers. The public can be involved too. The best interests of care home residents are at the centre of all research in this sector.
When considering getting involved in research it is important to find out as much as possible about the study, and those conducting it. This section of the toolkit provides care homes with guidance on the questions to ask to ensure the best possible outcomes.
There are several different ways to become involved in research. This section outlines who to contact and provides some thoughts on useful questions you should consider before getting involved in research.
Almost all research projects must gain ethics committee approval and meet the legal requirements outlined in the Mental Capacity Act to ensure they protect residents and staff. This is in addition to other criteria applied by the funding body to ensure the research is appropriate and necessary. These processes are designed to protect the dignity, rights, safety and wellbeing of care home residents and those participating in research.