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Ashley C Grill1, Joanne Johnson, Damon Collie
1Clinical assistant professor of dental hygiene at the New York City College of Technology.
Journal of Dental Hygiene : JDH
|February 26, 2013
Summary
Practice research coordinators (PRCs) are vital for clinical studies. Higher PRC numbers and satisfaction with their training and support correlate with increased study participation within the PEARL Network.
Area of Science:
- Clinical research management
- Healthcare network operations
- Study coordination best practices
Background:
- The PEARL Network aims to improve clinical study conduct.
- Understanding the role of Practice Research Coordinators (PRCs) is crucial for network efficiency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate PEARL Network's satisfaction with training and support for PRCs.
- To assess the relationship between PRC involvement and study participation.
Main Methods:
- An evaluation form was administered to attendees at the PEARL Network 2011 Annual Meeting.
- Data from 84 respondents were analyzed using SPSS, employing Pearson Correlation (p<0.05 for significance).
Main Results:
- A positive correlation was found between the number of PRCs and the number of studies sites participate in (p=0.004).
- Satisfaction with PRC training, support, and involvement positively correlated with study activities (p=0.008).
- Satisfaction with training/support also correlated with the number of PRCs utilized (p=0.039).
Conclusions:
- Practice research coordinators are essential members of clinical research teams.
- Effective training, support, and involvement of PRCs are linked to successful study participation in practice settings.
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