UHMBT’s Research and Development Team has successfully recruited more than 500 participants to a ground-breaking research study.
The Perioperative Quality Improvement Programme (PQIP) study is looking at the perioperative care of patients undergoing major non-cardiac surgery, measuring complication rates, failure to rescue and patient-reported outcomes. It aims to improve patient outcomes across the UK, reducing variation in processes of care and supporting implementation of best practice.
The perioperative period is a period of a patient's surgical procedure. This period may include the three phases of surgery, though it is a term most often used for the first and third of these only. It commonly includes ward admission, anaesthesia, surgery and recovery.
Research Nurse Stephanie Hart has worked on the study since the beginning of 2025. She has enjoyed various aspects, especially “interacting with patients and following their journey through the preoperative to postoperative period.”
Stephanie said her favourite part of the work is “delivering research with direct involvement from patients to ultimately enhance patient outcomes after surgery.”
She added that hitting a milestone like this is excellent news for the Trust: “From the data collected we will be able to see how we are performing regionally, which hopefully will lead to established best practices and improved outcomes for our patients.”
PQIP has also provided valuable experience to Research Nurse Nadine Meneses, who is relatively new to research.
Nadine said: “The PQIP study has been really good for me to gain experience of the basics of research. Thanks to this study, I have increased by knowledge and my confidence in my ability to perform my duties.”
Find out more about the PQIP Study here: https://pqip.org.uk/content/home (@PQIPNews)
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