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Why did you apply for the NIHR API Scheme with BSRBR-RA?<\/strong><\/h5>\nI first heard of the BSRBR-RA study from my educational supervisor. It seemed like an excellent study to be involved in especially as I was going to weekly rheumatology clinics<\/p>\n
What have been the benefits of being part of the scheme?<\/strong><\/h5>\nThe scheme has been great for my development and as an introduction to research. Keys skills that I gained included:<\/p>\n
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- Practice consenting patients<\/li>\n
- Delivering presentations<\/li>\n
- Building confidence in advocating for research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Were there any challenges?<\/strong><\/h5>\nI found that initially recruitment was a challenge, but I worked with the research team to overcome these and managed to recruit new patients as well as providing follow-up data for patients already in the study during the scheme.<\/p>\n
What one piece of advice would you give future APIs?<\/strong><\/h5>\nSpeak to as many people as possible and if you are stuck, ask for help. The chances are that someone will have a quick way of resolving things.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/h3>\nAyesha successfully completed her NIHR Associate PI training with the BSRBR-RA study on the 24th<\/sup> April 2025 at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary \u2013 Well done Ayesha!<\/em><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
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The scheme has been great for my development and as an introduction to research. Keys skills that I gained included:<\/p>\n
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- Learning more about the behind-the-scenes processes of a national research study<\/li>\n
- Practice consenting patients<\/li>\n
- Delivering presentations<\/li>\n
- Building confidence in advocating for research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Were there any challenges?<\/strong><\/h5>\n
I found that initially recruitment was a challenge, but I worked with the research team to overcome these and managed to recruit new patients as well as providing follow-up data for patients already in the study during the scheme.<\/p>\n
What one piece of advice would you give future APIs?<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Speak to as many people as possible and if you are stuck, ask for help. The chances are that someone will have a quick way of resolving things.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Ayesha successfully completed her NIHR Associate PI training with the BSRBR-RA study on the 24th<\/sup> April 2025 at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary \u2013 Well done Ayesha!<\/em><\/h3>\n
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For more information, visit the NIHR’s website –\u00a0NIHR API Scheme<\/a><\/p>\n
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