Publications by authors named "Harriet Watson"
Objective: No standardised approach exists to provide advice after urgent suspected cancer (USC) referral when cancer is not found. This study aimed to assess preferences and acceptability of receiving advice after USC referral related to: 1) managing ongoing symptoms, 2) responding to early symptoms of other cancers, 3) cancer screening, 4) reducing risks of future cancer.
Methods: 2,541 patients from two English NHS Trusts were mailed a survey 1-3 months after having no cancer found following urgent suspected gastrointestinal or head and neck cancer referral.
Objective: To analyse the effectiveness of rapid diagnostic clinics (RDCs) as an alternative pathway for patients with concerning symptoms and a faecal immunochemical test (FIT) result <10. Our primary endpoint was rate of colorectal cancer (CRC) detection. Second endpoints were rates of other cancers and gastrointestinal (GI) serious benign conditions.
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- This article builds on a previous discussion about the importance of research in gastroenterology and hepatology nursing, particularly focusing on the UK's National Institute for Health and Care Research.
- It outlines various career pathways in research for nurses, detailing the necessary education, training, and support needed to start a career in this field.
- The article also addresses potential challenges nurses may face in pursuing research careers and offers strategies to overcome these obstacles for a successful future in nursing research.