scholarly journals Attributes of Interdisciplinary Research Teams: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature

2012 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 260 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jahan Lakhani ◽  
Karen Benzies ◽  
K. Alix Hayden
Keyword(s):  
Interdisciplinary Research ◽  
Research Team ◽  
Team Development ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Mutual Respect ◽  
Leadership Communication ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Research Teams ◽  
Progressive Movement ◽  
Health Related

Purpose: To solve large complex health-related problems, there has been a progressive movement towards interdisciplinary research teams; however, there has been minimal investigation into the attributes of successful teams. The purpose of this literature review was to examine the attributes that are important for the effective functioning of these teams. Method: Literature from medicine, nursing and psychology databases, published between 1990 and 2010, was reviewed. Principal findings: Thematic organization of the findings identified seven attributes important to effective interdisciplinary research teams: team purpose, goals, leadership, communication, cohesion, mutual respect and reflection. These attributes are described in depth. Conclusion: Identification of these attributes could form the basis of a new measure to monitor interdisciplinary research team effectiveness, identify weaknesses and promote team development.

scholarly journals Knowledge translation: Principles and practicalities for trainees within interdisciplinary health research teams

2011 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beverly A Collisson ◽  
Karen Benzies ◽  
Andrea A Mosher ◽  
Kelly J Rainey ◽  
Satomi Tanaka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Translation ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Interdisciplinary Research ◽  
Research Team ◽  
Health Service Delivery ◽  
Research Teams ◽  
Health Outcomes Research ◽  
Funding Agencies ◽  
Research Investments ◽  
The Impact

Within a dynamic health research environment with trends toward increasing accountability, governments and funding agencies have placed increased emphasis on knowledge translation (KT) as a way to optimize the impact of research investments on health outcomes, research products and health service delivery. As a result, there is an increasing need for familiarity with the principles of KT frameworks and components of KT strategies. Accordingly, health research trainees (graduate students and post-doctoral fellows) must be supported to enhance their capacity to understand KT principles and the practicalities of implementing effective KT practices.In this paper, the unique opportunities and challenges that trainees within an interdisciplinary research team encounter when they begin to understand and apply constructive and relevant KT practices are considered. Our commentary is based on trainee experiences within the Preterm Birth and Healthy Outcomes Team (PreHOT), an interdisciplinary research team.

scholarly journals Alberta’s new health research paradigms: Are graduate students being prepared for interdisciplinary team research?

2010 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 213
Author(s):  
Katherine Duthie ◽  
Meghan Riddell ◽  
Carol Weller ◽  
Lavinia I Coltan ◽  
Karen Benzies ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Research Universities ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Interdisciplinary Research ◽  
Research Team ◽  
Research Training ◽  
Interdisciplinary Team ◽  
Research Teams ◽  
Research Paradigms ◽  
Team Research

Strategic prioritization of research agendas to address health problems with a large social and economic burden has increased the demand for interdisciplinary research. Universities have addressed the need for interdisciplinary research in their strategic documents. However, research training to equip graduates for careers in interdisciplinary research teams has not kept pace. We offer recommendations to graduate students, universities, health services organizations, and health research funders designed to increase the capacity for interdisciplinary research team training, and provide an example of an existing training program.

Time-Out: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steve A. Nida ◽  
Arona R. Muckenfuss ◽  
D. Michelle Turner ◽  
Kipling D. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Time Out

Hydrocephalus in Spinal Muscular Atrophy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeetendra P. Sah ◽  
Aaron W. Abrams ◽  
Geetha Chari ◽  
Craig Linden ◽  
Yaacov Anziska
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Muscular Atrophy ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Muscular Atrophy ◽  
Communicating Hydrocephalus ◽  
Type I ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Radiographic Findings ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractIn this article, we reported a case of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type I noted to have tetraventricular hydrocephalus with Blake's pouch cyst at 8 months of age following intrathecal nusinersen therapy. The association of hydrocephalus with SMA is rarely reported in the literature. Development of hydrocephalus after intrathecal nusinersen therapy is also reported in some cases, but a cause–effect relationship is not yet established. The aim of this study was to describe the clinical characteristics of a patient with SMA type I and hydrocephalus, to review similar cases reported in the literature, and to explore the relationship between nusinersen therapy and development of hydrocephalus. The clinical presentation and radiographic findings of the patient are described and a comprehensive review of the literature was conducted. The adverse effect of communicating hydrocephalus related to nusinersen therapy is being reported and the authors suggest carefully monitoring for features of hydrocephalus developing during the course of nusinersen therapy.

Brief of Amicus Curiae Interdisciplinary Research Team on Programmer Creativity Addressing Expressions and Ideas

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ralph D. Clifford ◽  
Firas Khatib ◽  
Trina Kershaw ◽  
Kavitha Chandra ◽  
Jay McCarthy
Keyword(s):  
Interdisciplinary Research ◽  
Research Team ◽  
Amicus Curiae

Primary retroperitoneal neuroendocrine tumors: Report of two cases with a comprehensive review of the literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 119-126
Author(s):  
Ahmed Abdallah ◽  
Ahmed Zaki ◽  
Dalia Bayoumi ◽  
Marwa M.A. Zaki ◽  
Islam H. Metwally ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neuroendocrine Tumors ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Primary Retroperitoneal

scholarly journals Suprafascial Free Flaps: Classification and Comprehensive Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 247275122110205
Author(s):  
Sebastian Rios ◽  
María Isabel Falguera-Uceda ◽  
Alicia Dean ◽  
Susana Heredero
Keyword(s):  
Survival Rate ◽  
Preoperative Planning ◽  
Donor Site ◽  
Free Flaps ◽  
Donor Site Morbidity ◽  
Anterolateral Thigh Flap ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Search Terms

Study Design: Suprafascial free flaps have become common place in reconstructive surgery units. Nomenclature related to these flaps has not been uniform throughout the scientific literature, especially in regard to planes of dissection. This study is designed as a comprehensive review of the literature. Objectives: Our study highlights which flaps are used most frequently, their main indications, their survival rate, and how they have evolved in the last few decades as innovations have been introduced. Methods: A review of the literature was performed using keywords and Medical Subject Headings search terms. PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library were searched using the appropriate search terms. Data collected from each study included flap type, dissection plane, preoperative planning, area of reconstruction, as well as complications, donor-site morbidity and survival rate. Results: Seven hundred and fifty-five studies were found based on the search criteria. After full-text screening for inclusion and exclusion criteria 34 studies were included. A total of 1332 patients were comprised in these studies. The most common types of flaps used were superficial circumflex iliac perforator flap (SCIP), anterolateral thigh flap (ALT), and radial forearm flap. The most common areas of reconstruction were head & neck and limbs. There was no significant difference in survival rates between flaps that were raised in different planes of dissection. Conclusions: Based on the author’s review of the literature, suprafascial flaps are reliable, they have low donor site morbidity, and there is a wide selection available for harvest. The use of new technologies for preoperative planning, such as CT-Angiography and UHF ultrasound, have contributed to have more predictable results. We propose a standardized classification for these flaps, in order to create a uniform nomenclature for future reference.

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