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Qualitative Research in Trials

Qualitative research in trials methodology can provide important insights into the experiences and perspectives of potential participants and other stakeholders involved in a clinical trial.

These insights can inform the design and implementation of future trials, as well as the development of interventions and policies that are more responsive to the needs and preferences of potential participants and other stakeholders.

Embedded within the HRB-TMRN, is the QUESTS (Qualitative Research in Trials Centre) (Follow @QUESTScentre). The mission of QUESTS is to maximise the value of qualitative research in trials.

Below is a listing of research projects led by HRB-TMRN members, including QUESTS members.
[Note: qualitative SWATs and COS are captured elsewhere].

QUESTS
YearTitleResearchersFunding Agency
2021Qualitative data sharing practices in clinical trials in the UK and Ireland: Towards the production of good practice guidanceMegan McCarthy (University of Galway)
Prof Katie Gillies (University of Aberdeen)
Prof Nikki Rousseau (University of Leeds)
Prof Julia Wade (University of Bristol),
Prof Carrol Gamble (University of Liverpool)
Dr Elaine Toomey (University of Galway)
Dr Karen Matvienko-Sikar (University College Cork)
Prof Matthew Sydes
Dr Maura Dowling (University of Galway)
Val Bryant (Patient Partner)
Dr Linda Biesty (University of Galway)
Dr Catherine Houghton (University of Galway)
HRB – TMRN
2017 - ‘21TRAIN – Training Trial Recruiters – An educational intervention [View final report here]Prof Valerie Smith (Trinity College Dublin)
Dr Hannah Delaney
(Trinity College Dublin and University of Galway)
Dr Andrew Hunter (University of Galway & QUESTS)
Prof Declan Devane (University of Galway)
Health Research Board
2022







2022
Vaccelerate.eu - Work package: The factors that impact on recruitment to vaccine trials in the context of a pandemic or epidemic: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis.


Factors that impact on recruitment to COVID-19 vaccine trials: a qualitative evidence synthesis
Dr Pauline Meskell (University of Limerick & QUESTS)
Dr Linda Biesty (University of Galway & QUESTS)
Dr Maura Dowling (University of Galway & QUESTS)
Dr Catherine Houghton (University of Galway & QUESTS)
Dr Elaine Meehan (University of Limerick)
Prof Claire Glenton (Norwegian Institute of Public Health)
Prof Declan Devane (University of Galway),
Prof Sasha Shepperd (University of Oxford)
Dr Andrew Booth (University of Sheffield),
Prof Rebecca Cox (University of Bergen)
Dr Xin Hui S Chan (University of Oxford)
EU Horizon 2020 Research & Innovation Programme
2022Core outcomes in neonatal encephalopathy: a qualitative study with parentsDr Fiona Quirke (University of Galway)
Dr Shabina Ariff (The Aga Khan University)
Dr. Malcolm Battin (Auckland City Hospital)
Dr. Caitlin Bernard (Indiana University)
Professor Frank H Bloomfield (University of Auckland)
Ms Mandy Daly (Irish Neonatal Health Alliance)
Prof Declan Devane (University of Galway)
Dr David M Haas (Indiana University)
Dr Patricia Healy (University of Galway)
Dr Tim Hurley (Tallaght University Hospital)
Mr. Vincent Kibet (AMPATH, Eldoret, Kenya)
Prof Jamie J Kirkham (The University of Manchester)
Ms. Sarah Koskei (Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya)
Dr Shireen Meher (University of Birmingham)
Prof Eleanor Molloy (Trinity College Dublin)
Ms Maira Niaz (Aga Khan University)
Dr Elaine Ní Bhraonáin (Irish Neonatal Health Alliance),
Ms Christabell Omukagah Okaronon (AMPATH, Eldoret)
Ms Farhana Tabassum (Aga Khan University)
Dr Karen Walker (The Children's Hospital at Westmead)
Dr Linda Biesty (University of Galway & QUESTS)
Health Research Board - Neonatal Encephalopathy PhD Training Network
2022Factors that impact on recruitment to randomised trials in health care: a qualitative evidence synthesisDr Catherine Houghton (University of Galway & QUESTS)
Dr Maura Dowling (University of Galway & QUESTS)
Dr Pauline Meskell (University of Limerick & QUESTS)
Dr Andrew Hunter (University of Galway & QUESTS)
Dr Heidi Gardner (University of Aberdeen)
Dr Aislinn Conway (University of Galway & QUESTS)
Prof Shaun Treweek (university of Aberdeen)
Dr Katy Sutcliffe (University College London)
Prof Jane Noyes (Bangor University)
Prof Declan Devane (University of Galway)
Ms Jane R Nicholas (University of Galway & QUESTS)
Dr Linda M Biesty (University of Galway & QUESTS
No primary funding
2019 - ‘22ENCOUNTER Study – Recruiter’s experience of recruiting pregnant women to clinical trialsDr. Vivienne Hanrahan (University of Galway)
Dr Katie Gillies (University of Aberdeen)
Dr Linda Biesty (University of Galway & QUESTS)
College of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Galway & HRB-TMRN
2022Exploring the perspectives of people with stroke, caregivers and healthcare professionals on the design and delivery of a mHealth adaptive physical activity interventionDr Andrew Hunter (University of Galway & QUESTS)Health Research Board
2021 - ‘26Qualitative research to promote inclusivity in trialsDr Linda Biesty (University of Galway & QUESTS) Dr. Catherine Houghton (University of Galway & QUESTS) Dr. Katie Gilles (University of Aberdeen) Dr. Andrew Hunter (University of Galway & QUESTS)HRB-TMRN
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