It helps us understand what works, where care can improve, and how to deliver safer, more effective and more personalised healthcare, including:
- improving patient outcomes and experiences
- developing and test new treatments, technologies and ways of working
- making sure care is based on the best available evidence
- reducing health inequalities and improve population health
- supporting staff development and attract talented professionals
Patients treated in research‑active organisations often experience better outcomes overall, whether or not they take part in studies.