HTA launches call for trauma research in a military or civilian context

News release from NETSCC, HTA

24 March 2010

The NIHR HTA programme’s new specific call for research into the management of disability after trauma was announced last week by Health Minister Mike O’Brien.

The call is for proposals concerning people needing physical or psychological rehabilitation following trauma in a military or civilian context. It is part of the Department of Health’s ongoing commitment to provide care to service veterans and builds on investment over the last decade in research capacity in the field of acute trauma, repair, reconstruction and long-term rehabilitation.

On a visit to the Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering at the University of Leeds, Health Minister Mike O’Brien said:

“Trauma can have an unexpected and devastating impact on person's life and in many cases, changes it forever. Those who have sacrificed so much for their country deserve the very best health care. The funding I am announcing today will make a positive difference to the treatment of all trauma patients, including service personnel, helping us to develop new scientific research to improve their care.”


This call is part of the researcher-led Clinical Evaluation and Trials funding stream. To apply visit the funding pages http://www.hta.ac.uk/funding/clinicaltrials/index.shtml

Notes for editors

 1. The National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment (NIHR HTA) programme commissions research about the effectiveness, costs, and broader impact of health technologies for those who use, manage and provide care in the NHS. It is the largest NIHR programme and publishes the results of its research in the Health Technology Assessment journal, with over 530 issues published to date. The journal’s 2009 Impact Factor (4.197) ranked it in the top 10% of medical and health-related journals. All issues are available for download free of charge from the website, www.hta.ac.uk

2. The National Institute for Health Research provides the framework through which the research staff and research infrastructure of the NHS in England is positioned, maintained and managed as a national research facility. The NIHR provides the NHS with the support and infrastructure it needs to conduct first-class research funded by the Government and its partners alongside high-quality patient care, education and training. Its aim is to support outstanding individuals (both leaders and collaborators), working in world class facilities (both NHS and university), conducting leading edge research focused on the needs of patients. www.nihr.ac.uk

Contact details

Naomi Williams, Programme Manager (Communications)
Telephone: 02380 595 646, Email: N.E.Williams@southampton.ac.uk

Emma Sunderland, Assistant Programme Manager (Communications)
Telephone: 02380 599 094, Email: E.Sunderland@southampton.ac.uk

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