Primary Care Research Informatics and Digital Environment Solutions (PRIDES)

Primary care IT is provided by many different software providers but the majority work with two systems; EMIS Web and System One.

In order to do research in primary care each practice is required to use their software system to search data. This is a complex and time consuming process which creates an increased margin for error within each practice and across practices.

The aim of NW RRDN Digital Solution is to support and develop the IT framework and tools for research in Primary Care. Making them easily available to GP practices involved in research in order to reduce administrative burden and improve recruitment and involvement in research studies.

The basic concept is to utilise EMIS Web and Vision to develop searches, pop-ups and templates which are detailed, accurate and quality assured. These IT solutions will be shared electronically using this website and where possible the clinic system's sharing platforms across the North West.

We welcome contact from other Regional Research Delivery Networks and research teams and are happy to share the resources available on this site.

This area is part of the PRIDES project, which has been developed to allow the sharing of digital solutions to help enable research delivery 

How it works

A 'search' or a 'pop-up' is created for GP systems to identify potentially eligible participants. The Lead RRDN for the study works with the study team to develop this into a digital solution to be shared with other regions participating in the study. This allows all participating GP practices to download and use the solution, which ensures consistency and time-efficiency.