title: Multisite research: a systems approach.
abstract: Multisite research is becoming increasingly common because of the need for an adequate sample size and for generalizability of results beyond a single facility. Collaboration in a research project poses unique challenges due to the number of persons and facilities involved. The use of a systems approach to structure the research process in a study of pain in children with leukemia is described, using the principles to structure, conduct, and conclude the multisite project.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, West Hall, Room 1128, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA. bbossert@sn.llu.edu
authors.forename: Elizabeth A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Bossert
authors.forename: Sean
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Evans
authors.forename: Lois
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Van Cleve
authors.forename: Marilyn C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Savedra
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D015400:Clinical Nursing Research / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007938:Leukemia / Q000150:complications; D015337:Multicenter Studies as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D012107:Research Design / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States