Innovative translational research methods
Creating patient-centred, transparent systems for surgical innovation.
Surgeons in an operating theatre working on a patient with overhead lamps in the background
Translational research is research aimed at translating the results of research into something that benefits humans directly. This workstream focuses on creating patient-centred, transparent systems (or methodologies) for surgical innovation.
Our research has previously identified that current systems for surgical innovation are inadequate: understanding of adverse events is insufficient, patients aren’t given enough information, and sometimes their experiences are poor.
We are working with surgeon innovators to develop, pilot and refine our methodologies to create a safe, transparent, and comprehensive innovation life cycle.
Improving how we identify innovation and incremental modifications will improve informed consent. It will also reduce harm to patients, prevent the widespread use of innovation before it is evaluated and stop inappropriate use of harmful or ineffective practices.
Developing electronic methods for learning
Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
Workstream Innovative translational research methods
Improving communication and innovation
Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
Workstream Innovative translational research methods
Joint PREP study
Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery
REST study
Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery
Developing replacement heart valves
Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
Workstream Novel surgical and orthopaedic techniques and devices
FFLEX study
Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
Workstream Novel surgical and orthopaedic techniques and devices