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Multisite clinical research: a challenge for nursing leaders
J A Koehler1, K L Miller, C P Vojir
1University of Kansas School of Nursing, Kansas City, USA.
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|July 1, 1997
Summary
Nurse researchers faced challenges collecting clinical outcome and organizational data across seven hospitals. This multisite study highlights progress and pitfalls in applying research data to diverse healthcare systems.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare research
- Nursing science
- Clinical investigation
Background:
- Increasing need for research-based data in diverse healthcare systems.
- Nurse executives require data to justify resource allocation and compare practices.
- Geographically distant and complex healthcare systems present unique challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe challenges and advancements in a multisite, multimethod clinical investigation.
- To collect clinical outcome and organizational context data from multiple hospitals.
- To inform the application of research data in diversified healthcare settings.
Main Methods:
- A 4-year multisite, multimethod clinical investigation.
- Data collection included clinical outcomes and organizational context.
- Involved seven geographically distant hospitals.
Main Results:
- Identified specific pitfalls encountered during the research process.
- Documented progress made in data collection and analysis.
- Successfully gathered diverse data from multiple clinical sites.
Conclusions:
- Multisite research in healthcare is feasible but complex.
- Careful planning is essential to overcome logistical and methodological hurdles.
- Findings contribute to understanding data application in varied healthcare environments.