Conducting a Multi- Site SoTL Project: Overcoming Barriers to Achieve the Benefits Kelly P. Beischel PhD, RN, CNE Julie Hart MSN, RN, CNE
Jan 20, 2016
Top 5 Strategies to Conducting a Multi-Site SoTL Project: Overcoming Barriers to Achieve the Benefits
Kelly P. Beischel PhD, RN, CNEJulie Hart MSN, RN, CNE
Objectives
Describe the importance of conducting multi-site studies.
Describe the benefits of conducting multi-site studies.
Identify 5 strategies for conducting an effective multi-site study.
Begin to develop a multi-site study.
In the Beginning….
Safety is a Concern
Fall Risk and Prevention
Multi Site Benefits
Serendipitous Benefits
Serendipitous Benefits
Assigning Meaning
Strategies for Success -1
• Establish the primary
investigator(s)
• Mutually create ground
rules
• Create a safe environment
Communicate from the start
Strategies for Success -2Begin with the End in Mind
• Create the purpose and research questions
• Capitalize on the expertise of each member
• Plan the project
• Pilot the study
Strategies for Success - 3
• Keep minutes of meetings
• Set dates for completion
of each phase
• Create a GANTT chart
• Create a study manual
• Establish a system of
sharing
Establish Systems for Organizing the Project
Strategies for Success -4
Consider Issues Specific to Multi-Site Projects
• Creating consistency between sites
• Collaborate with stakeholders
• Institutional Review Board proposals
Strategies for Success - 5
Putting It All Together
• Analyzing the data
• Writing the manuscript
• Presenting the findings
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Conclusions
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