Barriers and solutions to developing and maintaining research networks during a pandemic: An example from the iELEVATE perinatal network
Abstract Introduction: To improve maternal health outcomes, increased diversity is needed among pregnant people in research studies and community surveillance. To expand the pool, we sought to develop a network encompassing academic and community obstetrics clinics. Typical challenges in developin...
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| author | Donna A. Santillan Debra S. Brandt Rachel Sinkey Sheila Scheib Susan Peterson Rachel LeDuke Lisa Dimperio Cindy Cherek Angela Varsho Melissa Granza Kim Logan Stephen K. Hunter Boyd M. Knosp Heather A. Davis Joseph C. Spring Debra Piehl Rani Makkapati Thomas Doering Stacy Harris Lyndsey Day Milton Eder Patricia Winokur Mark K. Santillan |
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Abstract
Introduction:
To improve maternal health outcomes, increased diversity is needed among pregnant people in research studies and community surveillance. To expand the pool, we sought to develop a network encompassing academic and community obstetrics clinics. Typical challenges in developing a network include site identification, contracting, onboarding sites, staff engagement, participant recruitment, funding, and institutional review board approvals. While not insurmountable, these challenges became magnified as we built a research network during a global pandemic. Our objective is to describe the framework utilized to resolve pandemic-related issues.
Methods:
We developed a framework for site-specific adaptation of the generalized study protocol. Twice monthly video meetings were held between the lead academic sites to identify local challenges and to generate ideas for solutions. We identified site and participant recruitment challenges and then implemented solutions tailored to the local workflow. These solutions included the use of an electronic consent and videoconferences with local clinic leadership and staff. The processes for network development and maintenance changed to address issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, aspects of the sample processing/storage and data collection elements were held constant between sites.
Results:
Adapting our consenting approach enabled maintaining study enrollment during the pandemic. The pandemic amplified issues related to contracting, onboarding, and IRB approval. Maintaining continuity in sample management and clinical data collection allowed for pooling of information between sites.
Conclusions:
Adaptability is key to maintaining network sites. Rapidly changing guidelines for beginning and continuing research during the pandemic required frequent intra- and inter-institutional communication to navigate.
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| spelling | doaj.art-b73450abaa5c4c939d5b88e7e1d70cba2023-03-09T12:31:04ZengCambridge University PressJournal of Clinical and Translational Science2059-86612022-01-01610.1017/cts.2022.5Barriers and solutions to developing and maintaining research networks during a pandemic: An example from the iELEVATE perinatal networkDonna A. Santillan0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6180-9714Debra S. Brandt1Rachel Sinkey2Sheila Scheib3Susan Peterson4Rachel LeDuke5Lisa Dimperio6Cindy Cherek7Angela Varsho8Melissa Granza9Kim Logan10Stephen K. Hunter11Boyd M. Knosp12https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3834-3135Heather A. Davis13Joseph C. Spring14Debra Piehl15Rani Makkapati16Thomas Doering17Stacy Harris18Lyndsey Day19Milton Eder20https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4036-6491Patricia Winokur21Mark K. Santillan22Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USADepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USADepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL, USAOB-Gyn Associates, PC., Cedar Rapids, IA, USAWest Des Moines OB/GYN Associates, West Des Moines, IA, USADepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, UAB Medicine, Birmingham, AL, USADepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, UAB Medicine, Birmingham, AL, USAMarshfield Clinic Health System, Marshfield, WI, USAMarshfield Clinic Research Institute, Marshfield, WI, USAMarshfield Clinic Research Institute, Marshfield, WI, USAOB-Gyn Associates, PC., Cedar Rapids, IA, USADepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USAInstitute for Clinical and Translational Science, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USAInstitute for Clinical and Translational Science, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USAInstitute for Clinical and Translational Science, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USAOB-Gyn Associates, PC., Cedar Rapids, IA, USAWest Des Moines OB/GYN Associates, West Des Moines, IA, USAMarshfield Clinic Health System, Marshfield, WI, USADepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, UAB Medicine, Birmingham, AL, USAThe Group, Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialists, Davenport, IA, USADepartment of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USAInstitute for Clinical and Translational Science, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USADepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA Abstract Introduction: To improve maternal health outcomes, increased diversity is needed among pregnant people in research studies and community surveillance. To expand the pool, we sought to develop a network encompassing academic and community obstetrics clinics. Typical challenges in developing a network include site identification, contracting, onboarding sites, staff engagement, participant recruitment, funding, and institutional review board approvals. While not insurmountable, these challenges became magnified as we built a research network during a global pandemic. Our objective is to describe the framework utilized to resolve pandemic-related issues. Methods: We developed a framework for site-specific adaptation of the generalized study protocol. Twice monthly video meetings were held between the lead academic sites to identify local challenges and to generate ideas for solutions. We identified site and participant recruitment challenges and then implemented solutions tailored to the local workflow. These solutions included the use of an electronic consent and videoconferences with local clinic leadership and staff. The processes for network development and maintenance changed to address issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, aspects of the sample processing/storage and data collection elements were held constant between sites. Results: Adapting our consenting approach enabled maintaining study enrollment during the pandemic. The pandemic amplified issues related to contracting, onboarding, and IRB approval. Maintaining continuity in sample management and clinical data collection allowed for pooling of information between sites. Conclusions: Adaptability is key to maintaining network sites. Rapidly changing guidelines for beginning and continuing research during the pandemic required frequent intra- and inter-institutional communication to navigate. https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S205986612200005X/type/journal_articleClinical researchpandemicsample collectionCOVID-19research network |
| spellingShingle | Donna A. Santillan Debra S. Brandt Rachel Sinkey Sheila Scheib Susan Peterson Rachel LeDuke Lisa Dimperio Cindy Cherek Angela Varsho Melissa Granza Kim Logan Stephen K. Hunter Boyd M. Knosp Heather A. Davis Joseph C. Spring Debra Piehl Rani Makkapati Thomas Doering Stacy Harris Lyndsey Day Milton Eder Patricia Winokur Mark K. Santillan Barriers and solutions to developing and maintaining research networks during a pandemic: An example from the iELEVATE perinatal network Journal of Clinical and Translational Science Clinical research pandemic sample collection COVID-19 research network |
| title | Barriers and solutions to developing and maintaining research networks during a pandemic: An example from the iELEVATE perinatal network |
| title_full | Barriers and solutions to developing and maintaining research networks during a pandemic: An example from the iELEVATE perinatal network |
| title_fullStr | Barriers and solutions to developing and maintaining research networks during a pandemic: An example from the iELEVATE perinatal network |
| title_full_unstemmed | Barriers and solutions to developing and maintaining research networks during a pandemic: An example from the iELEVATE perinatal network |
| title_short | Barriers and solutions to developing and maintaining research networks during a pandemic: An example from the iELEVATE perinatal network |
| title_sort | barriers and solutions to developing and maintaining research networks during a pandemic an example from the ielevate perinatal network |
| topic | Clinical research pandemic sample collection COVID-19 research network |
| url | https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S205986612200005X/type/journal_article |
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