Team Science Approach to Developing Consensus on Research Good Practices for Practice-Based ResearchNetworks: A Case Study.

Campbell-Voytal K1, Daly JM2, Nagykaldi ZJ3, Aspy CB3, Dolor RJ4, Fagnan LJ5, Levy BT6, Palac HL7, Michaels L5, Patterson VB8, Kano M9, Smith PD7,Sussman AL9, Williams R9, Sterling P10, O'Beirne M11, Neale AV1.

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Abstract

Using peer learning strategies, seven experienced PBRNs working in collaborative teams articulated procedures for PBRN Research Good Practices(PRGPs). The PRGPs is a PBRN-specific resource to facilitate PBRN management and staff training, to promote adherence to study protocols, and to increase validity and generalizability of study findings. This paper describes the team science processes which culminated in the PRGPs. Skilled facilitators used team science strategies and methods from the Technology of Participation (ToP®), and the Consensus Workshop Method to support teams to codify diverse research expertise in practice-based research. The participatory nature of "sense-making" moved through identifiable stages. Lessons learned include (1) team input into the scope of the final outcome proved vital to project relevance; (2) PBRNs with diverse domains ofresearch expertise contributed broad knowledge on each topic; and (3) ToP® structured facilitation techniques were critical for establishing trust and clarifying the "sense-making" process.