Polly started working with EMERGE in 2014 after completing the Masters of Nursing in Clinical Research.
Polly worked with NHS Research Scotland (NRS) between 2016 and 2017 coordinating musculoskeletal research in Scotland. She was delighted to return to EMERGE and continue recruiting and coordinating a variety of studies. She has worked with Rachel O’Brien on their nurse led study promoting and investigating clinical staff engagement with research.
Polly has also been lucky to work with the global arm of EMERGE; volunteering with Global Emergency Medicine (GEM) in Zambia in January 2018. Polly is also a member of HRA Scotland A Research Ethics Committee.
Poster Presentations
Emergency Department Research Nursing: Time and Motion – A Pilot Study
To determine the association between high-sensitivity cardiac troponin concentration and obstructive coronary artery disease in patients presenting to the Emergency Department with suspected acute coronary syndrome and cardiac troponin concentration within the normal reference range using CTCA.
To determine the association between high-sensitivity cardiac troponin concentration and obstructive coronary artery disease in patients presenting to the Emergency Department with suspected acute coronary syndrome and cardiac troponin concentration within the normal reference range using CTCA.
Assisting in identifying patients with Humeral shaft fractures in the ED by screening.
Giving patient information sheets to introduce the study, so patient has had adequate time to read and make decision about going into the trial before going to the fracture clinic.
Assessing the impact of the Minimum Unit Pricing
Alteplase-Tenecteplase Trial Evaluation for Stroke Thrombolysis (ATTEST 2)
Detection of physiological deterioration by the SNAP40 wearable device compared to standard monitoring devices in the Emergency Department
Evaluating the role of ambulatory, wireless vital sign monitoring in the detection of deterioration
Patients commonly present to the Emergency Department with epistaxsis (nose bleed). Standard first aid measures such as applying pressure can often stem bleeding however in more severe cases of epistaxsis further treatment is required.
Novel Use of Tranexamic Acid to Reduce the Need for Nasal Packing
Attitudes towards Research and Research Nurses among the clinical team in an Emergency Department (ED) and Acute Medical Unit (AMU)
Attitudes towards Research and Research Nurses
Evaluating the efficacy, safety and tolerability of Serelaxin when added to standard therapy in acute heart failure patients (CRLXA).
Evaluating Serelaxin in acute heart failure patients
To produce a predictive tool for HSV encephalitis by comparing those with and without the infection.
Understanding and improving the outcome in Encephalitis
8 May 2017 | Rachel O'Brien
A questionnaire was distributed amongst ED staff at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh to determine what they thought of research activity in their area.
Read more18 Oct 2016 | Dr Adam Lloyd
In September 2016, former EMERGE research nurse Polly and I attended the 2nd Global Conference on Emergency Nursing and Trauma Care in Sitges (near Barcelona). Over 240 abstracts were submitted from 30 countries and we were privileged to be invited to present 3 separate pieces of work. These were: ‘24 hours in A&E: a video analysis of nurses’ clinical and non-clinical task performance during live clinical resuscitation episodes’; ‘It’s a silent leadership’: an interview and questionnaire study investigating staff conceptualisations of leadership during emergency department resuscitation’; ‘Clinical engagement with emergency medicine research’.
Read more26 May 2015 | Polly Black
Meet Hilda. Hilda is 91 and has heart failure. In February 2015 participated in the RELAX 2 study and she kindly shared her experience with us.
Read more26 May 2015 | Jen Simpson
Our very own Jen Simpson, takes us through the roller coaster ride that is 24 hours in the shoes of a Research Nurse.
Read more15 Apr 2015 | Miranda Odam
We asked a number of colleagues and friends why we do what we do. Their answers are inspiring, challenging and sometimes very funny.
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