Johnson LaKaija J, Rohde Jolene, Cramer Mary E, Zimmerman Lani, Geary Carol R, Tibbits Melissa K, Rizzo Matthew, Estabrooks Paul A
Great Plains IDeA-Clinical and Translational Research Network, Omaha, NE, USA.
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health, Omaha, NE, USA.
J Clin Transl Sci. 2020 Dec 21;5(1):e69. doi: 10.1017/cts.2020.568.
The goal of this study was to assess the utility of participatory needs assessment processes for continuous improvement of developing clinical and translational research (CTR) networks. Our approach expanded on evaluation strategies for CTR networks, centers, and institutes, which often survey stakeholders to identify infrastructure or resource needs, using the case example of the Great Plains IDeA-CTR Network. Our 4-stage approach (i.e., pre-assessment, data collection, implementation of needs assessment derived actions, monitoring of action plan) included a member survey ( = 357) and five subsequent small group sessions ( = 75 participants) to better characterize needs identified in the survey and to provide actionable recommendations. This participatory, mixed-methods needs assessment and strategic action planning process yielded 11 inter-related recommendations. These recommendations were presented to the CTR steering committee as inputs to develop detailed, prioritized action plans. Preliminary evaluation shows progress towards improved program capacity and effectiveness of the network to respond to member needs. The participatory, mixed-methods needs assessment and strategic planning process allowed a wide range of stakeholders to contribute to the development of actionable recommendations for network improvement, in line with the principles of team science.
本研究的目的是评估参与式需求评估过程对不断改进发展中的临床与转化研究（CTR）网络的效用。我们的方法以CTR网络、中心和机构的评估策略为基础进行了扩展，这些评估策略通常通过调查利益相关者来确定基础设施或资源需求，以大平原地区IDeA-CTR网络为例。我们的四阶段方法（即预评估、数据收集、实施基于需求评估得出的行动、监测行动计划）包括一次成员调查（n = 357）和随后的五次小组会议（n = 75名参与者），以更好地描述调查中确定的需求并提供可操作的建议。这种参与式的混合方法需求评估和战略行动计划过程产生了11项相互关联的建议。这些建议作为输入提交给CTR指导委员会，以制定详细的、按优先级排序的行动计划。初步评估显示，在提高项目能力以及网络响应成员需求的有效性方面取得了进展。这种参与式的混合方法需求评估和战略规划过程让广泛的利益相关者能够为制定网络改进的可操作建议做出贡献，符合团队科学的原则。
