Practitioner Health data for differential outcomes (EXPAND) Version 1
Research type
Research Database
IRAS ID
333596
Contact name
Bhathika Perera
Contact email
Research summary
NHS Practitioner Health
REC name
South West - Central Bristol Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
24/SW/0019
Date of REC Opinion
19 Mar 2024
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion
Data collection arrangements
NHS Practitioner Health hold data for those who access healthcare services from them. Written consent is sought at the point of entry to NHS PH services. This research will use data that NHS PH has already collected. Participants have already given consent for their data to be used for research. All the data used is anonymised.
To keep research data safe, various measures will be implemented throughout the research data analysis procedures, so we adhere to ethical guidelines and GCP principles, ensuring the privacy and anonymity of participants. Data will be stored in secure, password-protected electronic databases with limited access only to identified members of the research team. There won’t be any physical records. Data will be password protected and sent through secure NHS email when transferred from NHS PH to research team. To further enhance data safety, access controls and permissions are implemented, limiting access to only those involved in the research.Research programme
This research can build understanding of the challenges faced by doctors with neurodevelopmental disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It can also build understanding about doctors who have signs and symptoms of these conditions, but do not have a diagnosis. The research could lead to the development of tailored support systems, early intervention strategies, and policies to promote the mental health and overall wellbeing of doctors, ultimately benefiting both the practitioner and their patient. Additionally, we can investigate how common mental health issues are in this group, and assess what treatments are effective. As far as we are aware, this will be the first study of doctors with neurodevelopmental disorders presenting to NHS Practitioner Health. Understanding neurodevelopmental disorders in this context is very important, as these conditions may influence a doctor's ability to provide healthcare effectively.
Research database title
NHS Practitioner Health
Establishment organisation
NHS Practitioner Health
Establishment organisation address
Riverside Medical Centre
Hobart House, St George Wharf
London
SW8 2JB