Rahela Ali, Nnebuife Oji and Claire Jordan
Barts Health NHS Trust, United Kingdom
Title: Renal research and patient engagement within the Bengali community in Tower Hamlets
Biography:
Rahela Ali – Senior Data Manager, Claire Jordan - Renal Research Assistant, Nnebuife Oji - Senior Renal Research Practitioner are currently working in Barts Health NHS Trust, United Kingdom
Abstract:
The Royal London Hospital within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets has one of the largest renal departments, offering clinical services that covers different sub-specialities such as general nephrology, pre-dialysis and dialysis, transplant, diabetic kidney disease and rare renal disorders. The renal research department within the hospital cover all of these specialities ensuring there are pharmaceutical and academic trials as an option for patients. The Bengali community are one of the largest ethnic groups in the population of Tower Hamlets, however the research team have come across barriers in terms of engagement and participation in research from this community. They have created an education programme as a solution to tackle this and ensure patients are well informed and included in research.