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Leadership in practice-based research: The National Dental PBRN
Valeria V Gordan1, Sonia K Makhija2, D Brad Rindal3
1Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, Operative Dentistry Division, College of Dentistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States.
Strong leadership in practice-based research networks facilitates research translation. However, coordinating diverse network members presents significant leadership challenges for effective collaboration and goal achievement.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Translational Science
Background:
- Practice-based research networks (PBRNs) are crucial for translating research findings into clinical practice.
- Effective leadership is essential for PBRN success, yet coordinating diverse stakeholders poses challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the leadership challenges encountered in managing practice-based research networks.
- To identify strategies for overcoming obstacles in coordinating diverse network members.
Main Methods:
- This study synthesizes experiences and perspectives on leadership within PBRNs.
- Qualitative analysis of leadership dynamics and coordination strategies was employed.
Main Results:
- Coordinating individuals with varied expertise, goals, and expectations within a PBRN is complex.
- Strong leadership is identified as a key factor in overcoming these coordination hurdles.
Conclusions:
- Practice-based research networks require robust leadership to effectively translate research.
- Addressing the complexities of coordinating diverse members is critical for network efficacy and research dissemination.
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