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Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to discuss your research on intravascular indwelling catheters. We are open to consultation at any stage!

I have an idea for a research topic, but I don't know how to proceed.
I don't understand statistical analysis.
I would like to find a facility that will participate.
I have a device that I might be able to research, but I would like to find someone to research it with me (even companies!)

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Examples of Research Consultations

I've recently been thinking about starting a study on catheter management in my hospital, but I'm not sure where to start...

Thank you for your consultation! What specific topics do you have in mind? For example, could you tell us about areas of interest, such as prevention of nosocomial infections or pain during catheter insertion?

At the moment, I would like to research infection prevention related to central venous catheters. I would like to find out what procedures are effective in reducing the risk of complications in patients.

This is an excellent topic! Central venous catheter (CVC)-related infection prevention is a very important area of research. A good place to start is with a literature review to identify current evidence and guidelines. Then, we will analyze the current situation in your hospital and establish a specific research question.

A literature review.... How exactly should I proceed? I also need to find papers in English, right?

Yes, you can use PubMed and search for keywords such as “central venous catheter” “infection prevention” or “CLABSI guidelines”. CLABSI guidelines. If you are not good at reading English articles, you can use automatic translation for the time being.

Thank you very much! Also, I'm wondering about the study design. Do you want to survey the hospital staff or track actual infection rates....

Good question! A survey would give you an idea of staff awareness and implementation, while tracking infection rates would allow you to measure tangible results. First, consider which is the higher priority. We can then assist you with the necessary ethical review procedures and data collection methods.

Thank you for your specific advice! After consulting with you, I now have a bit of a roadmap. May I check the literature and consult with you again?

Of course! If you can share your research with us before the next meeting, we can give you more specific advice. Let's move forward together!

Thus, at J-IVCARES, anyone from beginners to experienced researchers can consult with us about research. First of all, please feel free to contact usCONTACT USfirst!