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Making MR Imaging Child's Play - Pediatric Neuroimaging Protocol, Guidelines and Procedure

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Developing a framework for Swiss outpatient pediatric research network.

Chantal Kuske¹, Salvatore Maione², Emiliano Soldini²

¹Child Development Center, University Children's Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.

Frontiers in Pediatrics

|July 9, 2025

Summary

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Establishing a nationwide pediatric research network in Switzerland requires addressing challenges like resources and funding. This framework aims to create a sustainable network for advancing pediatric healthcare research.

Keywords:

healthcare service outpatient care participatory research pediatrics—children primary care research network

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Healthcare Research
Health Services Research
Collaborative Networks

Background:

Limited availability of pediatric outpatient data for research in Switzerland.
Pilot projects demonstrated the value of collaborative research networks.
Lack of a common framework for organizing, governing, operating, and funding such networks.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a framework for establishing a nationwide collaborative outpatient pediatric research network in Switzerland.
To identify key elements for a sustainable and effective research network.

Main Methods:

Qualitative approach utilizing individual interviews, a workshop, and a focus group.
Involved pediatricians and other healthcare stakeholders.
Explored motivations, retention strategies, barriers, challenges, and previous experiences.

Main Results:

High interest and willingness from participants to join the network.
Identified key challenges: time constraints, resource limitations, data management/IT infrastructure, and funding.
Developed an outline for a three-step iterative implementation plan.

Conclusions:

Emphasized critical elements for the long-term sustainability of a Swiss outpatient pediatric research network.
The network represents a pivotal advancement for pediatric healthcare research in Switzerland.