Developing a toolkit for building a community hospital clinical research program

Can J AnaesthPublished Toolkit development report

Authors' conclusion

The CCIRNet toolkit is a practical resource for establishing research programs in community hospitals.

Study context

Population
Community hospital professionals building clinical research programs in Canada
Outcome
Toolkit content: stages of community hospital clinical research program development
Methodological detailsinformed by concurrent qualitative study, Developed by the Canadian Community ICU Research Network (CCIRNet), clinician-researchers and research staff from community hospitals across Canada
  • Informed by concurrent qualitative study
  • Developed by the Canadian Community ICU Research Network (CCIRNet), clinician-researchers and research staff from community hospitals across Canada

Main finding

As reported in the abstract

  • CCIRNet toolkit outlines 5 stages: 1) building a research team and gaining support, 2) developing a new research program, 3) choosing a first research study, 4) getting the study up and running, 5) sustaining a research program
  • Qualitative interview feedback emphasised need for a step-by-step approach, frequently asked questions and essential resources
  • Each stage structured in question-and-answer format with relevant resources for each section

Original publication

Developing a toolkit for building a community hospital clinical research program. Can J Anaesth. Published 17 December 2024. doi:10.1007/s12630-024-02883-2

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