STUDENT RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Western Australia
Connecting students and doctors of all levels in collaborative research.
ABOUT US
The Student Research Initiative in Western Australia (STRIVE-WA) is a student-led organisation of over 240 members created to support medical students in developing their research and audit skills. STRIVE-WA seeks to provide opportunities for medical students to actively contribute to local and international high-quality research projects.
Advisory help for students looking to be involved in research
Unique authorship model giving credit to all contributors
Collaborative research spanning the globe
Giving students the clinical research and statistical experience for the future
Developing connections and inspiring mentorship
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Upcoming Events
- Wed, 29 MayMargaret Fairweather Education Space29 May 2024, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pmMargaret Fairweather Education Space, Hackett Hall, Crawley WA 6009, Australia
CURRENT PROJECTS
STRIVE-WA is all about connecting and creating opportunities for students. Check out the projects that below - if any of them interest you, feel free to contact us about getting involved at strivewa@gmail.com!
Audit
Project Overview
This research project is a state-wide clinical audit reviewing the management of patients with intracerebral haemorrhages in WA. Data will be collected across all tertiary hospitals and stored on REDCap. Variables collected will include patient demographic details, clinical characteristics, interventions, and patient outcomes. We will then analyse this data to evaluate the management of intracerebral hemorrhage, highlight areas for improvement, and help identify variables that predict transfer to a neurosurgical centre. This data will be used to develop a state-wide protocol for the management of intracerebral haemorrhages, with the aim of streamlining referral pathways and improving patient care.
Expectations
Student researchers will be expected to collect data from individual case notes and input it into a REDCap database. Data collection will involve reviewing discharge summaries, interpreting radiology scans at a superficial level, and using scoring systems. No prior research experience is required, as we will teach the necessary skills. Student researchers will be expected to collect data on at least 50 patients to be included on the authorship list of the manuscript. We plan to complete the data collection by June of next year, which will require approximately 30 hours of contribution over five to six months. This is an invaluable opportunity for student researchers interested in conducting large-scale research projects with key interests in neurology, neurosurgery, radiology, and patient care. Participating in this project, which we aim to
publish in a reputable journal, will be a valuable addition to your CV.
Applicants
We are looking for 1-2 students with a keen interest to learn and willingness to commit to this project.
To view STRIVE's past projects, click here.