Abstract
The role of clinical trials cannot be ignored due to its contribution to innovative treatment, therapies, and drug development in promoting quality service delivery. We investigated and explored the management aspect of clinical trials and its impact on healthcare service delivery within the NHS. A qualitative methodology with an interpretivism approach was adopted to collect data from nine participants using a purposive sampling method in the management of clinical trials at the NHS. A semi-structured interview with open-ended questions and probing techniques conducted via Microsoft Teams was used as a data collection tool. The collected data were thematically analysed with the support of NVivo 14 software. The staffs’ perceptions were somewhat effective and highlights required improvement for better performance regarding clinical trial management at the NHS setting. The findings represent improved patient outcomes, increasing evidence-based decision making, and the development of innovative therapies and research infrastructure could be some positive impacts of the effective management of clinical trials. However, the findings show that improvement in stakeholder collaboration and communication is vital to combat the existing challenges such as regulatory hurdles and issues in participant recruitment, retention, and communication. The findings provide practical values and insight into the staff working in the management of clinical trial processes and the audiences relevant to this field. A comprehensive understanding of the proactive measures and factors that are essential for the improvement of clinical trial management has been interpreted. In the hospital’s settings, supervision and improvement of clinical trials are necessary to promote innovative therapies, research infrastructure, and quality patient care and service delivery.
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