Transcript ANZMRRN
Sat 31st Aug 2013 Session 2 / Talk 1 10:35 – 10:45 BROOKLYN 2 RADIOTHERAPY Kareen GRIMSHAW ABSTRACT Australia And New Zealand Medical Radiation Research Network (ANZMRRN). This is an introduction to a fledgling group formed to promote, support and encourage research within the profession. The presentation will outline 0 the purpose of the group 0 members of the group 0 terms of reference 0 what has been achieved so far 0 future plans of the group Background 0 Concept introduced in 2012 at the TRW at TROG 0 A steering committee across Australia and NZ has been formed 0 RTs 0 Data managers 0 Academics Aim 0 The aim of this project is to provide a freely available research network to bring Australian and New Zealand radiation therapists (RTs) together in all aspects of research Purpose of the network 0 To develop high quality RT led multi-disciplinary research projects that will benefit patients and staff across Australia and New Zealand 0 Improve communication and collaboration between RT researchers in Australia and New Zealand 0 To facilitate international networking and collaboration opportunities 0 Initially with the Canadian Radiation Researchers through a link to the Canadian Radiation Research Network Purpose of the Network 0 To provide resources and educational tools about research for novice researchers 0 Facilitate multi-centre research projects 0 Facilitate the path to publishing and the quality of publications written by RTs 0 Share and transfer knowledge through mentorship Outcomes 0 An increase in RT participation in research 0 Development of high quality research projects driven by RTs 0 Increase capacity to develop high quality RT driven research that will benefit patients and staff through evidence based practice 0 Improved publication record Endpoint Endpoint 0 Primary endpoint is to have: 0 Improved the current RT workforce capacity to generate high quality multi-centre research projects that directly benefit Radiation therapy care in Australian and New Zealand 0 This will happen through collaboration via a central research network 0 Of equal importance is to assist novice researchers to engage in research activities though provision of useful research materials and mentorship What's happened so far? 0 Discussions around structure and content of the web space and network 0 TROG will host the website 0 Looking to ask the PAEB for enough funding for the web-space and about a o.4 FTE project officer 0 A short survey to be distributed to all Australian and NZ RTs to inform the development of the network The Survey 0 To provide the most relevant framework the questionnaire will cover 0 Your current level of research involvement 0 Your thoughts on the Network 0 Any additional support required 0 Ethics has been approved 0 Email distribution to all registered RTs in Australia and New Zealand Who to Contact Queensland 0 Rebecca Owen (Chair) 0 Tim Deegan 0 Narelle Wallace New South Wales 0 Sheila Pickard (Secretary) 0 Sheree Barlin 0 Stephanie Leader 0 Meegan Sheperd Victoria 0 Sarah Everitt 0 Kellie Knight 0 Richard Oates 0 Charlotte Sale 0 Caroline Wright Tasmania 0 Bronwyn Hilder Western Australia 0 Sharon Richardson Australian Capital Territory 0 Craig Watson TROG 0 Melissa Crain 0 Alisha Moore New Zealand 0 Trina Archer 0 Andrew Clarke 0 Gay Dungey 0 Kareen Grimshaw 0 Haley Wooding Issues to date 0 Seeding grants 0 On-going funding