Research strategy
The National Joint Registry exists to provide a complete contemporary record of joint replacement surgery for hips, knees and ankles in England and Wales, with the introduction of elbows and shoulders due in 2011.
The NJR aims to provide a substrate for definitive research into the full range of biological, mechanical, clinical and social factors influencing the outcome of joint replacement and to establish the impact of joint replacement surgery on the well-being of patients and the population. The aim is to enhance the understanding of the science of arthroplasty, improve and enhance clinical practice and benefit public health.
The NJR aims to provide extensive links to other population health resources and to encourage the widest possible access of the data to the research community through providing a platform for enquiry into all aspects of arthroplasty.
Research sub-committee
The research sub-committee is chaired by Professor Alex MacGregor and is responsible to the NJR Steering Committee for the research strategy of the registry. The membership of the committee is:
| Member | Position |
| Professor Alex MacGregor | Chair |
| Professor Paul Gregg | Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon |
| Mr Keith Tucker | Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon |
| Mr Martyn Porter | Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon |
| Mr Peter Howard | Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon |
| Mr Mick Borroff | Industry Representative |
| Ms Elaine Young | National Development Lead - HQIP |
| Mr Mike Robinson | NJR Research Officer - HQIP |
Overview
The National Joint Registry is a uniquely powerful resource that can provide a substrate for definitive research into the full range of biological, mechanical, clinical and social factors influencing the outcome of joint replacement, and establish the impact of joint replacement surgery on the well-being of patients and the population. The research subcommittee aims to maximise the value of the NJR to research by making data widely available.
The RSC takes responsibility for the release of data for research through an impartial and objective protocol. The RSC has oversight of the use and reporting of NJR data by research groups.
The RSC has a commitment to uphold in the standard and consistency of work that is carried out on NJR data. The RSC supports the national strategy for orthopaedic research.
The RSC is responsible to the Steering Committee of the NJR.
Specific remit
- act as a point of contact to provide impartial and informed advice on planned research using NJR data.
- review all research data requests received on behalf of the NJR using an established protocol and manage the release of research data.
- confirm that proposed research is scientifically appropriate, methodologically feasible and is an appropriate use of the resource.
- confirm that proposed research conforms to current ethical standards.
- monitor the use of NJR data through an established reporting procedure.
- review all abstracts, presentation and publications arising from the NJR data.
- communicate research activity through the NJR website, NJR annual report, and the wider media.
- provide quarterly reports to the NJR steering committee.