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I B Pless¹, Ruth E K Stein, Deborah Klein Walker

¹Department of Pediatrics, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.

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A research consortium on children with chronic conditions fostered interdisciplinary research for 25 years. Sustained collaboration accelerates new fields, but stable funding is crucial for long-term success.

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Area of Science:

Health Services Research
Pediatric Health
Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Background:

Established in 1980, the Research Consortium on Children with Chronic Conditions (RCCC) aimed to address research and policy for children with special healthcare needs.
The RCCC has met regularly for 25 years, fostering a collaborative environment for researchers and policymakers.
This paper reflects on the consortium's journey, detailing its origins, operational dynamics, and impact.

Purpose of the Study:

To chronicle the 25-year evolution, achievements, and challenges of the RCCC.
To provide a historical account of the consortium's development and its contributions to the field.
To offer insights and guidance for establishing and sustaining similar research collaborations.

Main Methods:

A narrative historical review of the RCCC's activities and development.
Citation analysis of publications produced by consortium members to assess research impact.
Qualitative reflection on the consortium's operational successes and limitations.

Main Results:

The RCCC successfully promoted interdisciplinary research on an emerging topic.
Citation analysis indicates that consortium members' papers are well-cited, demonstrating research influence.
Key accomplishments include advancing research, clinical practice, and policy for children with chronic conditions.

Conclusions:

Interdisciplinary collaboration within a dedicated group can significantly advance emerging research fields.
The RCCC's experience highlights the critical need for stable, long-term funding to maintain research consortiums.
Despite challenges, the consortium model is valuable for fostering focused research and driving progress.