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Sapag JC, Mancevski A, Perry A, Norman CD, Barnsley J, Ferris LE, Rush B. Developing and Testing an Evaluation Framework for Collaborative Mental Health Services in Primary Care Systems in Latin America. Community Ment Health J 2024; 60:426-437. [PMID: 37815700 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-023-01186-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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To develop and pilot-test a feasible and meaningful evaluation framework to support the ongoing improvement and performance measurement of services and systems in Latin America regarding Collaborative Mental health Care (CMHC). This mixed methods study, guided by a developmental evaluation approach, included: (1) a critical review of the literature; (2) an environmental scan at three selected health networks in Mexico, Nicaragua and Chile; (3) a Delphi group with experts; (4) a final consultation in the three sites; and (5) a pilot-test of the framework. A comprehensive evaluation framework was developed and successfully piloted. It considers five levels, 28 dimensions and 40 domains, as well as examples of indicators and an implementation plan. This evaluation framework represents an important effort to foster accountability and quality regarding CMHC in Latin America. Recommendations to build upon current capacity and to effectively address the existing implementation challenges are further discussed.
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- Jaime C Sapag
- Departments of Public Health and Family Medicine, Division of Public Health and Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Toronto, ON, Canada.
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
- Division of Public Health and Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Diagonal Paraguay 362 (Second Floor), Piso 2 (Salud Pública)-Comuna de Santiago, 8330077, Santiago, Chile.
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- Departments of Public Health and Family Medicine, Division of Public Health and Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Cense Ltd., Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Toronto, ON, Canada
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Moore JB, Smith SC, Russell LP, Serdoz ES, Dilts NA, Alexander AA, Reboussin DM, Bagwell BM, Spainhour MH, Reeves-Daniel AM, Wesley-Farrington DJ, Ma L, Freedman BI. Creation of a Single Institutional Review Board for Collaborative Research in Nephrology: The APOLLO Experience. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 2023; 18:1362-1365. [PMID: 37163584 PMCID: PMC10578633 DOI: 10.2215/cjn.0000000000000197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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- J. Brian Moore
- Institutional Review Board and Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section on Gerontology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Biostatistics and Data Science, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Biostatistics and Data Science, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Biostatistics and Data Science, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section on Nephrology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section on Nephrology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section on Nephrology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Institutional Review Board and Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section on Nephrology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section on Nephrology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Wynarczuk KD, Chiarello LA, Jones K, Jeffries L. Therapists' Perceptions of Participating in a Large Research Study: Benefits, Challenges, and Impact on Practice. Phys Occup Ther Pediatr 2022; 42:297-318. [PMID: 34879789 DOI: 10.1080/01942638.2021.2013388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Aims: Clinician participation in research is important to expand clinical research. However, there is limited understanding of the impact of such participation. The purpose of this survey-based study was to describe school-based physical therapists' perceptions of the impact, benefits, and challenges of research participation.Methods: Participants were school-based physical therapists (n = 67) who had been research personnel in a year-long study. Participants completed a questionnaire regarding their experiences participating in the study.Results: Most therapists (59%) perceived that participating in the study improved their competency as a school-based PT a small extent. Participation impacted some therapists a moderate to a great extent in their student assessments (43%), decision-making (28%), and team collaboration (25%). Almost all therapists (96%) responded that they would participate in research again. Researchers identified three themes regarding benefits of participating in research: 1) research and promoting the growth of the profession, 2) support for and expansion of my school-based practice, and 3) reflective practitioner. Researchers identified four themes regarding challenges of participating in research: 1) administrative aspects; 2) time; 3) training; and 4) implementing the tools.Conclusions: Findings from this study support therapist participation in research, and have implications for clinicians, supervisors, and researchers.
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- Kimberly D Wynarczuk
- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.,Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Moravian University, Bethlehem, PA, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital, Allentown, PA, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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Phoenix M, Chiarello L, Pinto M, King G. Recruitment in Pediatric Rehabilitation Research: Challenges, Strategies, Impact on Evidence-Informed Care, and a Call to Action. Phys Occup Ther Pediatr 2020; 40:365-370. [PMID: 32266852 DOI: 10.1080/01942638.2020.1748984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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- Michelle Phoenix
- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, USA.,CanChild, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, USA.,Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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- Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, Canada.,Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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BACKGROUND Conducting multisite studies has many challenges, including determining the geographic distance between sites, ensuring effective communication, monitoring intervention and data integrity, handling institutional policy variations, seeking institutional review board approval with unique site needs or complex subcontracts, and planning for additional costs. OBJECTIVES This article discusses common challenges in conducting multisite studies and identifies strategies to overcome these challenges using real-world examples from the literature, the authors' research studies, and their personal experiences. METHODS A summary of articles on multisite trials conducted within the past 10 years was explored to uncover common challenges in conducting multisite trials. To enrich the context, exemplars from authors' works are included. Based on literature and experience, strategies to combat challenges are summarized. RESULTS Unique issues related to multisite studies include site selection, use of epicenters/coordinating centers, hiring/managing staff, fidelity monitoring, institutional review board approval, statistical considerations, and approaches to authorship. CONCLUSION Addressing challenges a priori can improve scientific rigor, reproducibility, and evidence from multisite studies. Given the benefits to scientific rigor, reproducibility, and design, findings from multisite studies are more likely to provide evidence to transform clinical practice and influence policy.
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Innovative Collaborative Partnerships to Conduct Multisite Research: Strategies for Success. J Nurs Adm 2019; 49:242-248. [PMID: 30973428 DOI: 10.1097/nna.0000000000000745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Multisite nursing research can be a challenging endeavor. A unique partnership between 5 clinical sites and a national research center of a healthcare technology organization led to the successful implementation of a multisite study. Strategies for success, obstacles encountered, benefits, implications for the Magnet journey, and leadership are discussed.
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Rahbar MH, Lee M, Hessabi M, Tahanan A, Brown MA, Learch TJ, Diekman LA, Weisman MH, Reveille JD. Harmonization, data management, and statistical issues related to prospective multicenter studies in Ankylosing spondylitis (AS): Experience from the Prospective Study Of Ankylosing Spondylitis (PSOAS) cohort. Contemp Clin Trials Commun 2018; 11:127-135. [PMID: 30094388 PMCID: PMC6071581 DOI: 10.1016/j.conctc.2018.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2018] [Revised: 07/10/2018] [Accepted: 07/24/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is characterized by inflammation of the spine and sacroiliac joints causing pain and stiffness and, in some patients, ultimately new bone formation, and progressive joint ankyloses. The classical definition of AS is based on the modified New York (mNY) criteria. Limited data have been reported regarding data quality assurance procedure for multicenter or multisite prospective cohort of patients with AS. Since 2002, 1272 qualified AS patients have been enrolled from five sites (4 US sites and 1 Australian site) in the Prospective Study Of Ankylosing Spondylitis (PSOAS). In 2012, a Data Management and Statistical Core (DMSC) was added to the PSOAS team to assist in study design, establish a systematic approach to data management and data quality, and develop and apply appropriate statistical analysis of data. With assistance from the PSOAS investigators, DMSC modified Case Report Forms and developed database in Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap). DMSC also developed additional data quality assurance procedure to assure data quality. The error rate for various forms in PSOAS databases ranged from 0.07% for medications data to 1.1% for arthritis activity questionnaire-Global pain. Furthermore, based on data from a sub study of 48 patients with AS, we showed a strong level (90.0%) of agreement between the two readers of X-rays with respect to modified Stoke Ankylosing Spondylitis Spine Score (mSASSS). This paper not only could serve as reference for future publications from PSOAS cohort but also could serve as a basic guide to ensuring data quality for multicenter clinical studies.
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- Mohammad H. Rahbar
- Department of Epidemiology, Human Genetics, and Environmental Sciences (EHGES), University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA
- Division of Clinical and Translational Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA
- Biostatistics/Epidemiology/Research Design (BERD) Component, Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences (CCTS), University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Division of Clinical and Translational Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA
- Biostatistics/Epidemiology/Research Design (BERD) Component, Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences (CCTS), University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Biostatistics/Epidemiology/Research Design (BERD) Component, Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences (CCTS), University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Biostatistics/Epidemiology/Research Design (BERD) Component, Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences (CCTS), University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Translational Research Institute, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Division of Rheumatology, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Musesengwa R, Chimbari MJ. Experiences of community members and researchers on community engagement in an Ecohealth project in South Africa and Zimbabwe. BMC Med Ethics 2017; 18:76. [PMID: 29237440 PMCID: PMC5729516 DOI: 10.1186/s12910-017-0236-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2016] [Accepted: 11/30/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Community engagement (CE) models have provided much needed guidance for researchers to conceptualise and design engagement strategies for research projects. Most of the published strategies, however, still show very limited contribution of the community to the engagement process. One way of achieving this is to document experiences of community members in the CE processes during project implementation. The aim of our study was to explore the experiences of two research naïve communities, regarding a CE strategy collaboratively developed by researchers and study communities in a multicountry study. Methods The study was carried out in two research naïve communities; Gwanda, Zimbabwe and uMkhanyakude, South Africa. The multicentre study was a community based participatory ecohealth multicentre study. A qualitative case study approach was used to explore the CE strategy. Data was collected through Focus Group Discussions, Key Informant Interviews and Direct Observations. Data presented in this paper was collected at three stages of the community engagement process; soon after community entry, soon after sensitisation and during study implementation. Data was analysed through thematic analysis. Results The communities generally had positive experiences of the CE process. They felt that the continuous solicitation of their advice and preferences enabled them to significantly contribute to shaping the engagement process. Communities also perceived the CE process as having been flexible, and that the researchers had presented an open forum for sharing responsibilities in all decision making processes of the engagement process. Conclusions This study has demonstrated that research naïve communities can significantly contribute to research processes if they are adequately engaged. The study also showed that if researchers put in maximum effort to demystify the research process, communities become empowered and participate as partners in research.
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- Rosemary Musesengwa
- College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu Natal, 1st Floor George Campbell Building, King George V Ave, Durban, 4041, South Africa.
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- College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu Natal, 1st Floor George Campbell Building, King George V Ave, Durban, 4041, South Africa
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Musesengwa R, Chimbari MJ, Mukaratirwa S. Initiating community engagement in an ecohealth research project in Southern Africa. Infect Dis Poverty 2017; 6:22. [PMID: 28264704 PMCID: PMC5340018 DOI: 10.1186/s40249-016-0231-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2016] [Accepted: 12/23/2016] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Background Community Engagement (CE) in health research ensures that research is consistent with the socio-cultural, political and economic contexts where the research is conducted. The greatest challenges for researchers are the practical aspects of CE in multicentre health research. This study describes the CE in an ecohealth community-based research project focusing on two vulnerable and research naive rural communities. Methods A qualitative, longitudinal multiple case study approach was used. Data was collected through Participatory Rural Appraisals, Focus Group Discussions, In-depth Interviews, and observations. Results The two sites had different cultural values, research literacy levels, and political and administrative structures. The engagement process includedintroductions to the administrative and political leaders of the area; establishing a community advisory mechanism; community empowerment and initiating sustainable post-study activities.
In both sites the study employed community liaison officers to facilitate the community entry and obtaining letters of permission. Both sites opted to form Community Advisory Boards as their main advisory mechanism together with direct advice from community leaders. Empowerment was achieved through the education of ordinary community members at biannual meetings, employment of community research assistants and utilising citizen science. Through the research assistants and the citizen science group, the study has managed to initiate activities that the community will continue to utilise after the study ends. General strategies developed are similar in principle, but implementation and emphasis of various aspects differed in the two communities. Conclusions We conclude that it is critical that community engagement be consistent with community values and attitudes, and considers community resources and capacity. A CE strategy fully involving the community is constrained by community research literacy levels, time and resources, but creates a conducive research environment. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s40249-016-0231-9) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Rosemary Musesengwa
- College of Health Sciences, 1st Floor Desmond Clarence Building, Howard College, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 4001, South Africa.
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- College of Health Sciences, 1st Floor Desmond Clarence Building, Howard College, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 4001, South Africa
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- School of Life Sciences, Westville Campus, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 4041, South Africa
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Rahbar MH, Dickerson AS, Cai C, Pedroza C, Hessabi M, Shen L, Pandurengan R, Jacobs ANM, Indupuru H, Sline MR, Delgado RI, Macdonald C, Ford GA, Grotta JC, Barreto AD. Methodological issues for designing and conducting a multicenter, international clinical trial in Acute Stroke: Experience from ARTSS-2 trial. Contemp Clin Trials 2015; 44:139-148. [PMID: 26278031 DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2015.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2015] [Revised: 08/06/2015] [Accepted: 08/08/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND We describe innovations in the study design and the efficient data coordination of a randomized multicenter trial of Argatroban in Combination with Recombinant Tissue Plasminogen Activator for Acute Stroke (ARTSS-2). METHODS ARTSS-2 is a 3-arm, multisite/multiregional randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of two doses of Argatroban injection (low, high) in combination with recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) in acute ischemic stroke patients and rt-PA alone. We developed a covariate adaptive randomization program that balanced the study arms with respect to study site as well as hemorrhage after thrombolysis (HAT) score and presence of distal internal carotid artery occlusion (DICAO). We used simulation studies to validate performance of the randomization program before making any adaptations during the trial. For the first 90 patients enrolled in ARTSS-2, we evaluated performance of our randomization program using chi-square tests of homogeneity or extended Fisher's exact test. We also designed a four-step partly Bayesian safety stopping rule for low and high dose Argatroban arms. RESULTS Homogeneity of the study arms was confirmed with respect to distribution of study site (UK sites vs. US sites, P=0.98), HAT score (0-2 vs. 3-5, P=1.0), and DICAO (N/A vs. No vs. Yes, P=0.97). Our stopping thresholds for safety of low and high dose Argatroban were not crossed. Despite challenges, data quality was assured. CONCLUSIONS We recommend adaptive designs for randomization and Bayesian safety stopping rules for multisite Phase I/II RCTs for maintaining additional flexibility. Efficient data coordination could lead to improved data quality.
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- Mohammad H Rahbar
- Division of Clinical and Translational Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA; Division of Epidemiology, Human Genetics, and Environmental Sciences (EHGES), University of Texas School of Public Health at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA; Biostatistics/Epidemiology/Research Design (BERD) Component, Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences (CCTS), University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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- Biostatistics/Epidemiology/Research Design (BERD) Component, Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences (CCTS), University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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- Division of Clinical and Translational Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA; Biostatistics/Epidemiology/Research Design (BERD) Component, Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences (CCTS), University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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- Center for Clinical Research and Evidence-Based Medicine, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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- Biostatistics/Epidemiology/Research Design (BERD) Component, Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences (CCTS), University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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- Department of Neurology, Stroke Program, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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- Biostatistics/Epidemiology/Research Design (BERD) Component, Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences (CCTS), University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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- Department of Neurology, Stroke Program, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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- Department of Neurology, Stroke Program, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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- Department of Neurology, Stroke Program, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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- Department of Management, Policy & Community Health, University of Texas School of Public Health at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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- Newcastle Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU), Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AE, United Kingdom.
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- Newcastle Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU), Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AE, United Kingdom; Oxford Academic Health Science Network, Magdalen Centre North, Oxford Science Park, OX4 4GA, United Kingdom.
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- Clinical Innovation and Research Institute, Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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- Department of Neurology, Stroke Program, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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North S, Giddens J. Lessons learned in multisite, nursing education research while studying a technology learning innovation. J Nurs Educ 2013; 52:567-73. [PMID: 24040769 DOI: 10.3928/01484834-20130313-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2013] [Accepted: 05/01/2013] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Multiple challenges must be addressed when educational research is being conducted that involves a teaching innovation at multiple sites over time, including the consistent adoption and use of the intervention, attrition, response rates, and other aspects related to managing a complex study. After an 18-month nursing education study was conducted at multiple institutions across the United States, the authors' study team reflected on strategies that worked well, the challenges faced, and what could have been done differently. This article details the challenges and offers recommendations for other researchers conducting similar studies. Recommendations related to communication and engagement, innovation fidelity, survey fatigue, multiple institutional review board applications, and flexibility are provided.
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Maskell J, Newcombe P, Martin G, Kimble R. Conducting a paediatric multi-centre RCT with an industry partner: challenges and lessons learned. J Paediatr Child Health 2012; 48:974-7. [PMID: 22892018 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2012.02510.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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There are many benefits of multi-centred research including large sample sizes, statistical power, timely recruitment and generalisability of results. However, there are numerous considerations when planning and implementing a multi-centred study. This article reviews the challenges and successes of planning and implementing a multi-centred prospective randomised control trial involving an industry partner. The research investigated the impact on psychosocial functioning of a cosmetic camouflage product for children and adolescents with burn scarring. Multi-centred studies commonly have many stakeholders. Within this study, six Australian and New Zealand paediatric burn units as well as an industry partner were involved. The inclusion of an industry partner added complexities as they brought different priorities and expectations to the research. Further, multifaceted ethical and institutional approval processes needed to be negotiated. The challenges, successes, lessons learned and recommendations from this study regarding Australian and New Zealand ethics and research governance approval processes, collaboration with industry partners and the management of differing expectations will be outlined. Recommendations for future multi-centred research with industry partners include provision of regular written reports for the industry partner; continual monitoring and prompt resolution of concerns; basic research practices education for industry partners; minimisation of industry partner contact with participants; clear roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders and utilisation of single ethical review if available.
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- Jessica Maskell
- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
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Oermann MH, Hallmark BF, Haus C, Kardong-Edgren SE, McColgan JK, Rogers N. Conducting Multisite Research Studies in Nursing Education: Brief Practice of CPR Skills as an Exemplar. J Nurs Educ 2012; 51:23-8. [DOI: 10.3928/01484834-20111130-05] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2011] [Accepted: 10/12/2011] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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