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The hepatology research nurse: an academic but patient-focused role

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Volume 28 · Issue 3

The hepatology department at Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust participates in a range of both portfolio (National Institute for Health Research-funded) and commercial clinical trials. As a newly appointed research nurse, it quickly became apparent to the first author that improving standards of patient care, clinical management and experience through research is essential. Academic research is embedded in university nurse education and clinical research should also be a central feature of professional development in nursing (Tingen et al, 2009; Carrick-Sen et al, 2016).

It has been widely documented that there is often confusion surrounding the role of specialist nurses, which could lead to disharmony between general nurses and their specialist colleagues (Callara et al, 2008). This reflects the first author's experience, as she was initially unsure of what to expect of the role.

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