Innovative translational research methods

Creating patient-centred, transparent systems for surgical innovation.

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

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.

Innovative translational research methods

Developing electronic methods for learning

How do we stop or reduce treatments that don’t work or aren’t cost-effective?

Optimising the efficiency and value of burn care research

Developing guidance for surrogate outcomes in clinical trials

Interviewing surgical teams to optimise new chemotherapy delivery method

The ALPACA study

Improving methods for assessing surgical site infection

Understanding how new surgical procedures and devices are introduced

Quality of life in pressurised intraperitoneal aerosolised chemotherapy

Comparing surgical procedures for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

Improving communication and innovation