Dennis Drotar1. 1. Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA. dennis.drotar@cchmc.org
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Collaborative research with pediatric colleagues has become increasingly important in the professional agenda of pediatric psychology, and there is a continuing need to articulate the challenges of such research. To address this need, this article describes types of collaborative research, reasons for collaboration, collaborative process, challenges, and strategies to facilitate collaborative research. METHODS: Experiences and lessons learned over the course of a career in collaborative research are described. RESULTS: Challenges in collaborative research can be overcome by effective strategies of engagement and communication. Useful methods of training researchers in collaborative research include modeling and supervised mentored experiences in research initiated by trainees. CONCLUSION: Data are needed to identify the characteristics of successful collaborative research, strategies to promote effective research, and methods of training and career development.
OBJECTIVES: Collaborative research with pediatric colleagues has become increasingly important in the professional agenda of pediatric psychology, and there is a continuing need to articulate the challenges of such research. To address this need, this article describes types of collaborative research, reasons for collaboration, collaborative process, challenges, and strategies to facilitate collaborative research. METHODS: Experiences and lessons learned over the course of a career in collaborative research are described. RESULTS: Challenges in collaborative research can be overcome by effective strategies of engagement and communication. Useful methods of training researchers in collaborative research include modeling and supervised mentored experiences in research initiated by trainees. CONCLUSION: Data are needed to identify the characteristics of successful collaborative research, strategies to promote effective research, and methods of training and career development.
Keywords:
collaborative research; interdisciplinary research; research training
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