General News
7 August, 2024
Clinical research going from strength to strength
A report released by Grampians Health shows the health service going from strength to strength in clinical research.
The 2022-23 Research Annual Report shows the hospital approved 161 new research projects and had 272 active research projects.
Grampians Health chief medical officer Professor Matthew Hadfield said with most clinical research being conducted in metropolitan areas, it was significant that Grampians Health had had more than 200 research projects running in regional Victoria.
“Clinical research is fundamental to enhancing healthcare at Grampians Health, where our focus is effective patient care and improved health outcomes for our community," Professor Hadfield said.
“Our researchers are continuing to bring a strong focus on research to regional Victoria, giving our regional communities access to lifesaving medical treatment in our own backyard.”
In 2022-23 Grampians Health recruited 800 patients to clinical trials, making it easier for regional patients to access clinical research closer to home.
“It’s been proven that an organisation with strong research values has better outcomes for both staff and patients," Professor Hadfield said.
"We’re proud to support our staff to continue finding and undertaking research to help our current patients and to add to medical knowledge for the future."