The conundrum of clinical trials and standard of care in sub-Saharan Africa - the research nurse perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nurses form a very important part of the health workforce in sub-Saharan Africa. Research nurses are critical to the implementation of clinical trials. The duties and responsibilities of a research nurse are complex and continue to evolve as new practices and guidelines are formulated.

Aims

In this paper, we have highlighted the major contributions of research nurses in HIV clinical trials in sub-Saharan Africa from the unique perspective of Ugandan nurses.

Methods

The requirements and challenges of two multi-site, randomised cryptococcal meningitis clinical trials in Uganda were assessed from the perspective of research nurses conducting complex research in resource-limited settings.

Results

Over the course of 8 years, approximately 1739 participant

SUBMITTER: Frances Ndyetukira J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7932327 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature