All for one and one for all: The value of grassroots collaboration in clinical research. (August 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Al Wattar, Bassel H.; Tamblyn, Jennifer
• Is Part Of: European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology. Volume 215(2017)
• Page Start: 213
• Page End: 214
• Publication Date: 2017-08
• Subjects: Research -- Collaboration -- Obstetrics and gynaecology -- Grassroots; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Reproductive health -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Reproduction -- Periodicals; Obstétrique -- Périodiques; Gynécologie -- Périodiques; Reproduction -- Périodiques; Verloskunde; Gynaecologie; Voortplanting (biologie); Gynecology; Obstetrics; Reproduction; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 618.05
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2017.06.015
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0301-2115

Abstract

Abstract: Collaboration in health research is common in current practice. Engaging grassroots clinicians in the evidence synthesis and research process can deliver impactful results and reduce research wastage. The UKARCOG is a group of specialty trainees in obstetrics and gynaecology in the UK aiming to promote women's health research by delivering high-quality impactful research and national audit projects. The collaborative enables trainees to develop essential academic skills and roll out multicentre research projects at high cost-effectiveness. Collective research work can face a number of challenges such as establishing a joint authorship style, gaining institutional support and acquiring funds to boost networking and deliver large scales studies.