HRB Primary Care Clinical Trials Network
@primarycaretrials.bsky.social
Improving health & health care in the community through research. Clinical trials. Public & Patient Involvement in research.
Based at the University of Galway
primarycaretrials.ie
Based at the University of Galway
primarycaretrials.ie
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📰 New article alert!
We're delighted to share that BMC Primary Care has published our @jameslindalliance.bsky.social priority setting work, describing how patients, carers, & healthcare professionals decided the Top 10 Priorities for managing chronic conditions in primary care
Link: rdcu.be/eju4t
We're delighted to share that BMC Primary Care has published our @jameslindalliance.bsky.social priority setting work, describing how patients, carers, & healthcare professionals decided the Top 10 Priorities for managing chronic conditions in primary care
Link: rdcu.be/eju4t
The MIDAS trial needs link workers across Ireland now! Paid, part time, up to 6 mth roles, would suit existing community or link workers
2 roles open now in Dublin and Limerick, further sites coming nationwide
To find out more about the roles, visit primarycaretrials.ie/wp-content/u...
2 roles open now in Dublin and Limerick, further sites coming nationwide
To find out more about the roles, visit primarycaretrials.ie/wp-content/u...
May 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The MIDAS trial needs link workers across Ireland now! Paid, part time, up to 6 mth roles, would suit existing community or link workers
2 roles open now in Dublin and Limerick, further sites coming nationwide
To find out more about the roles, visit primarycaretrials.ie/wp-content/u...
2 roles open now in Dublin and Limerick, further sites coming nationwide
To find out more about the roles, visit primarycaretrials.ie/wp-content/u...
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It's been a long time in the works but it's finally here!
This article represents years of work by @primarycaretrials.bsky.social &@jameslindalliance.bsky.social teams, and patients, carers, & clinicians who all gave generously to steer the process & determine the Top 10
Read here: rdcu.be/eju4t
This article represents years of work by @primarycaretrials.bsky.social &@jameslindalliance.bsky.social teams, and patients, carers, & clinicians who all gave generously to steer the process & determine the Top 10
Read here: rdcu.be/eju4t
📰 New article alert!
We're delighted to share that BMC Primary Care has published our @jameslindalliance.bsky.social priority setting work, describing how patients, carers, & healthcare professionals decided the Top 10 Priorities for managing chronic conditions in primary care
Link: rdcu.be/eju4t
We're delighted to share that BMC Primary Care has published our @jameslindalliance.bsky.social priority setting work, describing how patients, carers, & healthcare professionals decided the Top 10 Priorities for managing chronic conditions in primary care
Link: rdcu.be/eju4t
April 28, 2025 at 10:13 AM
It's been a long time in the works but it's finally here!
This article represents years of work by @primarycaretrials.bsky.social &@jameslindalliance.bsky.social teams, and patients, carers, & clinicians who all gave generously to steer the process & determine the Top 10
Read here: rdcu.be/eju4t
This article represents years of work by @primarycaretrials.bsky.social &@jameslindalliance.bsky.social teams, and patients, carers, & clinicians who all gave generously to steer the process & determine the Top 10
Read here: rdcu.be/eju4t
📰 New article alert!
We're delighted to share that BMC Primary Care has published our @jameslindalliance.bsky.social priority setting work, describing how patients, carers, & healthcare professionals decided the Top 10 Priorities for managing chronic conditions in primary care
Link: rdcu.be/eju4t
We're delighted to share that BMC Primary Care has published our @jameslindalliance.bsky.social priority setting work, describing how patients, carers, & healthcare professionals decided the Top 10 Priorities for managing chronic conditions in primary care
Link: rdcu.be/eju4t
April 28, 2025 at 9:59 AM
📰 New article alert!
We're delighted to share that BMC Primary Care has published our @jameslindalliance.bsky.social priority setting work, describing how patients, carers, & healthcare professionals decided the Top 10 Priorities for managing chronic conditions in primary care
Link: rdcu.be/eju4t
We're delighted to share that BMC Primary Care has published our @jameslindalliance.bsky.social priority setting work, describing how patients, carers, & healthcare professionals decided the Top 10 Priorities for managing chronic conditions in primary care
Link: rdcu.be/eju4t
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I was delighted to be part of this @jameslindalliance.bsky.social priority setting partnership and I'm delighted to see the top ten being shared at #AICIC25. Well done @lauraoconn.bsky.social on getting it out there!
I'm here at #AICIC25 representing @primarycaretrials.bsky.social and our @jameslindalliance.bsky.social Top Ten research priorities for managing chronic conditions in primary care, delighted to be a part of what promises to be a great day!
March 26, 2025 at 11:06 AM
I was delighted to be part of this @jameslindalliance.bsky.social priority setting partnership and I'm delighted to see the top ten being shared at #AICIC25. Well done @lauraoconn.bsky.social on getting it out there!
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I'm here at #AICIC25 representing @primarycaretrials.bsky.social and our @jameslindalliance.bsky.social Top Ten research priorities for managing chronic conditions in primary care, delighted to be a part of what promises to be a great day!
March 26, 2025 at 10:39 AM
I'm here at #AICIC25 representing @primarycaretrials.bsky.social and our @jameslindalliance.bsky.social Top Ten research priorities for managing chronic conditions in primary care, delighted to be a part of what promises to be a great day!
Delighted to be here with colleagues in @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social for #AGPI25 @academicgpirl.bsky.social and settling in for 2 busy days, starting with @dclovesgp.bsky.social introduced by our own Prof Andrew Murphy
March 7, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Delighted to be here with colleagues in @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social for #AGPI25 @academicgpirl.bsky.social and settling in for 2 busy days, starting with @dclovesgp.bsky.social introduced by our own Prof Andrew Murphy
According to Dr Mairéad O Driscoll, Chief Executive at the HRB, “Prof Murphy has had an incredible impact on chronic disease management in primary care and he has been influential in significant innovations in GP practice that have been implemented nationwide.”
www.hrb.ie/press-releas...
www.hrb.ie/press-releas...
Award-winning professor says research has been central to expansion of GP role in primary care | HRB | Health Research Board
Health Research Board (HRB) funding has played a very significant role in supporting the development of GP services bringing more advanced forms of care
www.hrb.ie
February 17, 2025 at 10:59 AM
According to Dr Mairéad O Driscoll, Chief Executive at the HRB, “Prof Murphy has had an incredible impact on chronic disease management in primary care and he has been influential in significant innovations in GP practice that have been implemented nationwide.”
www.hrb.ie/press-releas...
www.hrb.ie/press-releas...
We are delighted by today's announcement of our director, Prof Andrew Murphy, as the recipient of the Health Research Board Research Impact Award 2025, with the panel noting his "exceptional influence on policy and practice in the Irish healthcare system"
February 14, 2025 at 12:25 PM
We are delighted by today's announcement of our director, Prof Andrew Murphy, as the recipient of the Health Research Board Research Impact Award 2025, with the panel noting his "exceptional influence on policy and practice in the Irish healthcare system"
Last chance! Get your application in by 5pm today to be considered!
We're offering 2 Seed Funding Awards of up to €10,000 to establish groundwork for future primary care trials, aligning with recently decided patient, carer, and clinician priorities
Guidance notes & application form: primarycaretrials.ie/researchers/
Deadline Tues 4th Feb - reach out now with qs!
Guidance notes & application form: primarycaretrials.ie/researchers/
Deadline Tues 4th Feb - reach out now with qs!
February 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Last chance! Get your application in by 5pm today to be considered!
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Passionate about clinical trial design? UCD is seeking an Ad Astra Fellow – Assistant Professor of Clinical Trials.
Focus on:
✅ One Health clinical trials
✅ Research partnerships
✅ Training & capacity building
📅 Closing 12pm, 21st Feb
Learn more: euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/311624
Focus on:
✅ One Health clinical trials
✅ Research partnerships
✅ Training & capacity building
📅 Closing 12pm, 21st Feb
Learn more: euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/311624
January 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Passionate about clinical trial design? UCD is seeking an Ad Astra Fellow – Assistant Professor of Clinical Trials.
Focus on:
✅ One Health clinical trials
✅ Research partnerships
✅ Training & capacity building
📅 Closing 12pm, 21st Feb
Learn more: euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/311624
Focus on:
✅ One Health clinical trials
✅ Research partnerships
✅ Training & capacity building
📅 Closing 12pm, 21st Feb
Learn more: euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/311624
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Translating research to health policy & system change is the theme of the @spheereprogramme.bsky.social Network 11th Annual Conference on 4 March at @rcsi.bsky.social.
Keynote speakers: Prof @lucygilson.bsky.social and Róisín Shortall
Register: www.sphereprogramme.ie/2025-annual-...
Keynote speakers: Prof @lucygilson.bsky.social and Róisín Shortall
Register: www.sphereprogramme.ie/2025-annual-...
January 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Translating research to health policy & system change is the theme of the @spheereprogramme.bsky.social Network 11th Annual Conference on 4 March at @rcsi.bsky.social.
Keynote speakers: Prof @lucygilson.bsky.social and Róisín Shortall
Register: www.sphereprogramme.ie/2025-annual-...
Keynote speakers: Prof @lucygilson.bsky.social and Róisín Shortall
Register: www.sphereprogramme.ie/2025-annual-...
We've got 2 major deadlines coming up for primary care researchers, have you got them in your calendar? If you were interested in applying to join our team, or in getting a new research idea off the ground, you've only got a few more days to do it!
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Alt: Mr Bean is showing his teddy pal an important date on his calendar
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January 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
We've got 2 major deadlines coming up for primary care researchers, have you got them in your calendar? If you were interested in applying to join our team, or in getting a new research idea off the ground, you've only got a few more days to do it!
Researchers, don't forget about our seed funding award - accepting applications until 4th Feb!
If you have an idea for primary care research that needs a little push to get going, this is for you! Follow the link below for all the details.
If you have an idea for primary care research that needs a little push to get going, this is for you! Follow the link below for all the details.
We're delighted to be able to open 2025 with two Seed Funding Awards, to fund projects of up to €10,000 in the area of primary care interventions
For guidance notes & application form, visit primarycaretrials.ie/researchers/
Deadline Tues 4th Feb - mark your calendars!
For guidance notes & application form, visit primarycaretrials.ie/researchers/
Deadline Tues 4th Feb - mark your calendars!
January 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Researchers, don't forget about our seed funding award - accepting applications until 4th Feb!
If you have an idea for primary care research that needs a little push to get going, this is for you! Follow the link below for all the details.
If you have an idea for primary care research that needs a little push to get going, this is for you! Follow the link below for all the details.
There's still plenty of time to apply for this post - follow the instructions to read further info, submit your application, or contact us with queries!
We are currently seeking a full-time Postdoc Researcher/Research Associate to join our team here in the CTNI in University of Galway
Apply via CORE Portal using link universityofgalway.ie/about-us/jobs/ (select “research vacancies type 2” & search 010868)
Deadline 30 January #jobfairy
Apply via CORE Portal using link universityofgalway.ie/about-us/jobs/ (select “research vacancies type 2” & search 010868)
Deadline 30 January #jobfairy
January 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM
There's still plenty of time to apply for this post - follow the instructions to read further info, submit your application, or contact us with queries!
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We're looking for a postdoc/researcher to join us at @primarycaretrials.bsky.social in Galway, open for applications until 30th Jan!
We are currently seeking a full-time Postdoc Researcher/Research Associate to join our team here in the CTNI in University of Galway
Apply via CORE Portal using link universityofgalway.ie/about-us/jobs/ (select “research vacancies type 2” & search 010868)
Deadline 30 January #jobfairy
Apply via CORE Portal using link universityofgalway.ie/about-us/jobs/ (select “research vacancies type 2” & search 010868)
Deadline 30 January #jobfairy
January 16, 2025 at 4:16 PM
We're looking for a postdoc/researcher to join us at @primarycaretrials.bsky.social in Galway, open for applications until 30th Jan!
We are currently seeking a full-time Postdoc Researcher/Research Associate to join our team here in the CTNI in University of Galway
Apply via CORE Portal using link universityofgalway.ie/about-us/jobs/ (select “research vacancies type 2” & search 010868)
Deadline 30 January #jobfairy
Apply via CORE Portal using link universityofgalway.ie/about-us/jobs/ (select “research vacancies type 2” & search 010868)
Deadline 30 January #jobfairy
January 16, 2025 at 3:43 PM
We are currently seeking a full-time Postdoc Researcher/Research Associate to join our team here in the CTNI in University of Galway
Apply via CORE Portal using link universityofgalway.ie/about-us/jobs/ (select “research vacancies type 2” & search 010868)
Deadline 30 January #jobfairy
Apply via CORE Portal using link universityofgalway.ie/about-us/jobs/ (select “research vacancies type 2” & search 010868)
Deadline 30 January #jobfairy
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We're offering 2 Seed Funding Awards of up to €10,000 to establish groundwork for future primary care trials, aligning with recently decided patient, carer, and clinician priorities
Guidance notes & application form: primarycaretrials.ie/researchers/
Deadline Tues 4th Feb - reach out now with qs!
Guidance notes & application form: primarycaretrials.ie/researchers/
Deadline Tues 4th Feb - reach out now with qs!
January 9, 2025 at 1:46 PM
We're offering 2 Seed Funding Awards of up to €10,000 to establish groundwork for future primary care trials, aligning with recently decided patient, carer, and clinician priorities
Guidance notes & application form: primarycaretrials.ie/researchers/
Deadline Tues 4th Feb - reach out now with qs!
Guidance notes & application form: primarycaretrials.ie/researchers/
Deadline Tues 4th Feb - reach out now with qs!
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HSE National Policy for Consent in Health & Social Care Research V2.0-addressing the age of consent for young people (16 & 17 years) is now available-It acknowledges their autonomy to participate in health & social care research
Thanks to all involved 👏🏽
hseresearch.ie/consent/
Thanks to all involved 👏🏽
hseresearch.ie/consent/
January 8, 2025 at 11:47 AM
HSE National Policy for Consent in Health & Social Care Research V2.0-addressing the age of consent for young people (16 & 17 years) is now available-It acknowledges their autonomy to participate in health & social care research
Thanks to all involved 👏🏽
hseresearch.ie/consent/
Thanks to all involved 👏🏽
hseresearch.ie/consent/
We're offering 2 Seed Funding Awards of up to €10,000 to establish groundwork for future primary care trials, aligning with recently decided patient, carer, and clinician priorities
Guidance notes & application form: primarycaretrials.ie/researchers/
Deadline Tues 4th Feb - reach out now with qs!
Guidance notes & application form: primarycaretrials.ie/researchers/
Deadline Tues 4th Feb - reach out now with qs!
January 9, 2025 at 1:46 PM
We're offering 2 Seed Funding Awards of up to €10,000 to establish groundwork for future primary care trials, aligning with recently decided patient, carer, and clinician priorities
Guidance notes & application form: primarycaretrials.ie/researchers/
Deadline Tues 4th Feb - reach out now with qs!
Guidance notes & application form: primarycaretrials.ie/researchers/
Deadline Tues 4th Feb - reach out now with qs!
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And in the Sindo www.independent.ie/irish-news/h...
Huge amount of Irish-trained GPs are emigrating abroad after they qualify here
Up to 30pc of newly trained GPs in Ireland emigrate to Australia, New Zealand, Canada or the UK annually, according to a new study.
www.independent.ie
January 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
And in the Sindo www.independent.ie/irish-news/h...
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Good coverage on our work mapping GP emigration in the Sunday tines today: www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...
Nearly a third of Ireland’s newly qualified GPs are emigrating
Medical researchers warn that Ireland is experiencing a workforce crisis in general practice, with up to 30 per cent of newly trained GPs emigrating each year
www.thetimes.com
January 5, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Good coverage on our work mapping GP emigration in the Sunday tines today: www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...
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Final paper of the year is an interesting one looking at #GP in #Ireland
Hanlon, H.R., Shé, É.N., Byrne, JP. et al. GP emigration from Ireland: an analysis of data from key destination countries. BMC Health Serv Res 24, 1628 (2024). doi.org/10.1186/s129...
Hanlon, H.R., Shé, É.N., Byrne, JP. et al. GP emigration from Ireland: an analysis of data from key destination countries. BMC Health Serv Res 24, 1628 (2024). doi.org/10.1186/s129...
GP emigration from Ireland: an analysis of data from key destination countries - BMC Health Services Research
Background Ireland is experiencing a general practitioner (GP) workforce crisis, facing an ageing workforce, a growing population with increased life expectancy, and increased complexity of patients. ...
doi.org
December 20, 2024 at 11:16 AM
Final paper of the year is an interesting one looking at #GP in #Ireland
Hanlon, H.R., Shé, É.N., Byrne, JP. et al. GP emigration from Ireland: an analysis of data from key destination countries. BMC Health Serv Res 24, 1628 (2024). doi.org/10.1186/s129...
Hanlon, H.R., Shé, É.N., Byrne, JP. et al. GP emigration from Ireland: an analysis of data from key destination countries. BMC Health Serv Res 24, 1628 (2024). doi.org/10.1186/s129...
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Great opportunity here - significant seed funding support for primary care research @tcddublin.bsky.social
We're delighted to be able to open 2025 with two Seed Funding Awards, to fund projects of up to €10,000 in the area of primary care interventions
For guidance notes & application form, visit primarycaretrials.ie/researchers/
Deadline Tues 4th Feb - mark your calendars!
For guidance notes & application form, visit primarycaretrials.ie/researchers/
Deadline Tues 4th Feb - mark your calendars!
January 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Great opportunity here - significant seed funding support for primary care research @tcddublin.bsky.social
We're delighted to be able to open 2025 with two Seed Funding Awards, to fund projects of up to €10,000 in the area of primary care interventions
For guidance notes & application form, visit primarycaretrials.ie/researchers/
Deadline Tues 4th Feb - mark your calendars!
For guidance notes & application form, visit primarycaretrials.ie/researchers/
Deadline Tues 4th Feb - mark your calendars!
December 18, 2024 at 5:30 PM
We're delighted to be able to open 2025 with two Seed Funding Awards, to fund projects of up to €10,000 in the area of primary care interventions
For guidance notes & application form, visit primarycaretrials.ie/researchers/
Deadline Tues 4th Feb - mark your calendars!
For guidance notes & application form, visit primarycaretrials.ie/researchers/
Deadline Tues 4th Feb - mark your calendars!
Reposted by HRB Primary Care Clinical Trials Network
I am delighted to share this recently published co-authored paper. We aimed to understand the experiences and views of women with #GDM through a national online cross sectional survey. The findings underscore women's desire for appropriate information and support during and after pregnancy with GDM.
Exploring the lived experience of women with gestational diabetes: A cross-sectional Irish national survey @paulinedunne.bsky.social et al
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
December 17, 2024 at 12:08 PM
I am delighted to share this recently published co-authored paper. We aimed to understand the experiences and views of women with #GDM through a national online cross sectional survey. The findings underscore women's desire for appropriate information and support during and after pregnancy with GDM.