The NRC Dataset. Developing a Minimum Dataset for Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation: a Modified E-Delphi Study
Launched by THOMASCORBETT · Dec 5, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of July 04, 2025
Not yet recruiting
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial, called the NRC Dataset, is focused on creating a single, comprehensive set of data to improve rehabilitation for patients recovering from serious injuries or conditions like traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and multiple sclerosis. Currently, different rehabilitation programs use various datasets, which can make it difficult to track patient outcomes and improve care. This study aims to gather input from a panel of healthcare experts to agree on the most important information needed to measure how well rehabilitation works and its impact on patients’ lives.
To be part of this expert panel, participants need to have at least five years of experience in specialized areas like rehabilitation medicine, trauma care, or psychology. The study will involve several rounds of voting to reach a consensus on what data should be included, ensuring that the final dataset is both useful and comprehensive. If there are challenges in reaching agreement through voting, a virtual meeting will be held to discuss and finalize the decisions. This effort is essential for helping healthcare providers, researchers, and decision-makers enhance rehabilitation services and ultimately improve patient care.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- The panel will aim to include clinicians with a minimum of 5 years' experience from a variety of professional backgrounds within the following specialist areas:
- • Neuro Rehab
- • Trauma Rehab
- • Community Rehab
- • Outpatient Rehabilitation services
- • Defence medical services
- • Psychology services
- • Amputee Rehab
- • Speech and Language therapy
- • Emergency department
- • Critical Care
- • Trauma and Orthopaedics
- • Rehabilitation Medicine
- It is expected that the expert panel will include:
- • Medical Doctors
- • Dietitians
- • Physiotherapists
- • Psychologists
- • Prosthetists
- • Occupational therapists
- • Speech and Language therapists
- • Data-base managers
- • Researchers/Academics
- • Commissioners
- • Local service managers
- • A department of work and pensions representative
- • An epidemiologist/data-scientist with healthcare financial modelling experience
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Individuals will be excluded from the expert panel for any of the following reasons:
- • 1. They do not have 5 years' experience in their specialist field
- • 2. They do not have an understanding of various health indicators and the appropriate outcome measure instruments required to evaluate these health indicators.
- • 3. They have no understanding of how demographic and socio-economic variables impact health outcomes
- • 4. They have no understanding of how to evaluate clinical effectiveness and cost efficiency of inpatient rehabilitation services.
- • 5. Their professional background is not represented in the above noted specialist areas
About Thomascorbett
Thomascorbett is a leading clinical trial sponsor dedicated to advancing medical research and innovation. With a focus on delivering high-quality and ethically conducted trials, the organization collaborates with healthcare professionals, researchers, and institutions to explore groundbreaking therapies across various therapeutic areas. Leveraging a robust infrastructure and a commitment to patient safety, Thomascorbett strives to accelerate the development of new treatments while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Through its strategic partnerships and commitment to scientific excellence, Thomascorbett aims to contribute significantly to the improvement of global health outcomes.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Thomas Corbett, MSc
Principal Investigator
Research at the National Rehabilitation Centre (part of Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust)
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported