Research Participation

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ASPS is committed to promoting plastic and reconstructive research. Here are some current studies requesting research participation.

2024

Shave biopsy for diagnosing in situ or thin invasive melanomas: clinician perspectives

Dr Daniel Lindsay, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute. 06/02/24

Evidence-based clinical guidelines recommend excisional biopsy as the most reliable diagnostic method for lesions suspected for melanoma. However, recent trends indicate greater use of shave biopsy for diagnosing thin lesions (<1mm thick) suspicious of melanoma. We want to know your attitudes and opinions about the use of shave biopsy for the initial diagnosis of thin lesions suspicious of melanoma, including the factors you consider important for determining whether a shave biopsy could be used.

This survey has now closed. Contact Dr Daniel Lindsay for more information.

Hand and Wrist Trauma: Antimicrobials and Infection – Audit of Clinical Practice (HAWAII – ACP)

Dr Shiraz Shafi, Project lead, Reconstructive Surgical Trials Network. 25/01/24

The Reconstructive Surgery Trials Network (RSTN) have requested surgeon participation in an Audit of Clinical Practice (HAWAII – ACP). The aim of this audit is to assess how World Health Organisation guidelines for Surgical Site Infection prevention are currently implemented in hand trauma surgery and to explore which antimicrobial interventions are currently in use in this population.

To register your interest and for more information, follow the link:

https://forms.gle/uNjfdLuEjUDP67b5A

ASPS is committed to helping researchers advertise relevant plastic and reconstructive research. You may request ASPS help to distribute information about your project to our members via e-newsletters or on our Member portal. Please complete the below expression of interest form if you would like ASPS to advertise your research project.

Please note that our member database will not be disclosed to you under any circumstance. The decision to accept or decline your request is at ASPS’s discretion and may be subject to change. Advertisement of your research project does not constitute endorsement from ASPS.

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