Research capacity and limitations in Canadian paediatric emergency departments: An observational study on biomarker discovery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Paediatric research is essential to acquire effective diagnoses and treatment for children, but it has historically been under-prioritized. The PRIMED study aimed to characterize the bio-profiles of children with appendicitis and investigate their use as a clinical prediction tool. We evaluated the clinical research capacity of several Canadian paediatric emergency departments (EDs) and described both the challenges experienced in the implementation of the PRIMED study and the strategies which were used to improve local research capacity.

Methods

Eleven paediatric EDs across Canada provided basic demographic and administrative data along with laboratory- and human-resource availability during the PRIMED study enrollment. Data were summarized using descriptive stat

SUBMITTER: Mitevska E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11885875 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature