title: Challenges of setting up a multi-centred research study.
abstract: Multi-centred research studies provide an evidence base to guide nursing practice. However, little has been written about the processes involved in setting up such projects. This article draws on literature to highlight the advantages and disadvantages of multi-centred research studies as well as identifying areas that require particular consideration during the planning stages. The authors reflect on their own experience of submitting a multi-centred research study for funding, outlining the problems encountered and key elements of successful collaboration.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Kingston University, London. atwycros@hscs.sgul.ac.uk
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Twycross
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Corlett
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D028744:Ethics Committees, Research; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D015337:Multicenter Studies as Topic / Q000379:methods; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015279:Organizational Culture; D017712:Peer Review, Research; D010934:Planning Techniques; D012107:Research Design; D012108:Research Personnel / Q000523:psychology*; D012109:Research Support as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration; D006113:United Kingdom