Calling all emergency care clinicians – we need your help to improve patient care for life-threatening emergencies.
A new study, being run by researchers at St George’s Hospital in London, wants to find out how adrenal crises are recognised and managed in the real-world emergency care setting. If you are a healthcare worker working in UK emergency care, we want to hear from you.
What is an adrenal crisis?
Adrenal crisis is a life-threatening situation that can happen to people with adrenal insufficiency or Addison’s disease. It happens when levels of cortisol (a steroid hormone) drop too low. It is rare but can be fatal, meaning quick recognition of the symptoms and treatment is essential. To find out more about adrenal crisis, read our Emergency Information page.
What is this study?
This study wants to hear from people working in emergency care settings, to find out how adrenal crisis is currently being recognised and managed. Emergency care settings include Accident and Emergency departments and ambulance services.
The study, led by Dr Sofia Llahana, has received ethics approval from City St George’s, University of London.
This study involves:
- A short anonymous survey. This should take around 10 minutes
- An optional one-on-one online interview, to take place after the survey. This should take around 30 minutes
People who take part in the optional online interview will receive a £20 voucher as a thank you.
Who can take part?
You can take part in the following study if:
- You are a UK-based clinician working in emergency care. This includes:
- Paramedics and ambulance services
- Emergency departments (doctors, nurses, advanced clinical practitioners, nurse practitioners)
- You are currently registered with the Nurse Medical Council (NMC), General Medical Council (GMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Please also share this study with your colleagues, to help reach more clinicians.
Thank you for your support in improving care for patients across the UK.
