Conducting multicenter research in healthcare simulation: Lessons learned from the INSPIRE network.

ABSTRACT: Simulation-based research has grown substantially over the past two decades; however, relatively few published simulation studies are multicenter in nature. Multicenter research confers many distinct advantages over single-center studies, including larger sample sizes for more generalizable findings, sharing resources amongst collaborative sites, and promoting networking. Well-executed multicenter studies are more likely to improve provider performance and/or have a positive impact on patient outcomes. In this manuscript, we offer a step-by-step guide to conducting multicenter, simulation-based research based upon our collective experience with the International Network for Simulation-based Pediatric Innovation, Research and Education (INSPIRE). Like multicenter clinical research, simulati

SUBMITTER: Cheng A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5806260 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature