Third Party Studies
We are often asked to share information about new studies into nursing and healthcare.
These studies are normally looking for participants in research or other kinds of fact finding. We share some of these studies from recognised organisations on this page. Please note, the QICN is not responsible for the ethical approval or any other details of these third party studies. However, if you do notice anything incongruent, please let us know.
December 2025
Setting the Research Agenda for Adult Social Care Nursing
The University of Salford are asking Social Care Nurses/educators or policy makers to let them know your top priorities for research and evidence! Social care nursing is innovative and highly skilled, but often underrepresented in research policy, strategy and education. They want to understand what the priorities are for research in adult social care nursing. This information will help shape the future direction of research grant funding and support increased awareness of the social care nursing role and context. Survey closes 9th January 17:00. Click here to take part.
Using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools in nursing
This research aims to understand how generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or Copilot are used in nursing. Funded through the AI Nurses Network, the online survey takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary and the survey can be accessed online here. The benefit of taking part is your views about GenAI will be captured and used to provide recommendations on using these tools in nursing. This will enhance the professions’ ability to understand and apply GenAI tools.
RAND Europe Genomic Study
For this study, RAND Europe and partners are working with Genomics England to see how healthcare professionals (HCPs) working in primary and community healthcare, pharmacy, and public health, feel about the future use of genetic information in their role. There is more information about the programme here Genomics, Healthcare and You . The study started with an initial survey and will be continued though HCP-engaging workshops. They are planning to hold online, compensated workshops over the next few weeks; there will be 2 different workshops (each lasting between 60-90 minutes). To get involved, please fill in the survey and/or directly contact them at genomicengagement@randeurope.org to participate in the workshops. Your input and perspectives as community practice nurses will be very valuable to the study.
November 2025
Shape the future of delirium research in the UK
People across the UK are invited to take part in a short survey to help shape future research into delirium. The James Lind Alliance Delirium Priority Setting Partnership led by Professors Elizabeth Sampson and Emma Vardy want to hear from patients, carers, and professionals.
The survey takes around 15 minutes and asks you to share up to five questions you think researchers should explore. You can reflect on your experience before, during, and after delirium — and choose how much you want to share.
Genomic Information in Primary and Community Care
A study has been commissioned by Genomics England and carried out by RAND Europe, a not-for-profit research institute, and other partners, on the use of genomic information in healthcare. As part of this effort, they are seeking the expertise of healthcare professionals, particularly those working in primary care, community care and public health, to help inform their understanding on the use of genetic information in your practice and in healthcare more generally.
October 2025
Research Study: Supporting Neurodiverse Employees and Creating an Inclusive Workplace Culture
Queen’s Nurse Louisa Hilton is a DN and Master’s student with the University of Surrey and is conducting research looking at the knowledge, attitudes, and confidence of line managers in supporting neurodiverse employees and in creating an inclusive workplace culture.
Louisa is really keen to hear from anyone with line management responsibilities, no matter your knowledge or experience in managing neurodiverse employees. Participation would involve an online interview via MS Teams. Application deadline 31st December 2025. To register interest, click here
September 2025
Housebound Patients & Health Inequalities (University of Surrey)
A MSc Primary Community Care SPQ (District Nursing) student from the University of Surrey is conducting research into whether housebound patients experience health inequalities, and community/district nurses’ knowledge and delivery of public health strategies to housebound patients. The researcher is looking for community and district nurses to take part in an anonymous online survey that will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
The survey is due to close on 22nd October 2025. Click here to take part.
Housebound Obesity Pathways & Engagement (University of Glasgow)
Do you work with housebound people, some of whom may be living with obesity? If so, researchers would love to hear your views on weight management services for this underserved group for our HOPE (Housebound Obesity Pathways & Engagement) study. The survey is anonymous, open to all health and social care staff (including agency colleagues working in health and social care) & takes about 15-20 mins to do via this link HOPE survey for wider health and care professionals. It will be open until the end of October. Following the survey, there is the opportunity to express interest in a 30 min in-depth online interview, for more detailed discussion, with a £20 Love2shop as a thank you for those undertaking the interview. For any queries please contact: hope-study@glasgow.ac.uk
August 2025
Housebound Older Adult with Long-Term Conditions
Are you a registered nurse working in a UK adult community nursing team? Chris Parker a QN and District Nursing Academic at Northumbria University is conducting a short, anonymous survey exploring how community nurses are involved in long-term condition reviews for housebound older adults living with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and/or COPD. The survey takes around 10 minutes to complete, and your insight would be greatly appreciated. Click here for more information and to take part: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/northumbria/housebound-long-term-conditions-monitoring
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