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Item Enhancing the Effectiveness of Serious Adverse Event Reporting in Clinical Trials: A Framework for Continuous Improvement(2023-12) Bonsu, Chelsea O.; Chaudhary, PankajItem Establishing Metrics for Evaluating Performance and Quality in Clinical Trial Management(2012-12-01) Vandermause, Matthew C.; Rustin ReevesPurpose: To identify performance metrics for use in clinical trial management, identify different levels of understanding of and experience with performance metrics among clinical research professional, and to establish performance metrics within the clinical research organization MedTrials, Inc. Hypothesis: There is a significant gap in knowledge and disconnect between clinical research professionals regarding performance metrics and how and when to use them. Design: A survey was designed to test the understanding and knowledge of clinical research professionals regarding performance metrics. This study survey was also designed to gather opinions of clinical research professionals regarding the usefulness of performance metrics and when and where to appropriately use performance metrics. Results: There is a deficiency in the understanding of performance metrics among clinical research professionals, as well as some disconnect regarding how to appropriately use performance metrics.Item The White-Coat Dilemma: Are Collaborative Practices the Answer to the Primary Care Shortage?(2012-05-01) Murthy, Kenton K.; Kristine Lykens; Jose Pagán; Lakshmi BalasubramanianThis study was a comprehensive literature review of the characteristics of collaborative practices that could best utilize the strengths and knowledge of the physician with the skills and experience of the nurse practitioner. The literature review was conducted using multiple databases for peer-reviewed articles, reports and nonscholarly reports between the years 1980-2011. Out of 91 articles reviewed, 30 were relevant. The study found that there were three main elements of collaborative practices - communication, teamwork, and professionalism. Implementing collaborative practices is difficult but can improve patient care and increase access. Implementation of collaborative practices, along with interprofessional education, creates synergy between nurse practitioners and physicians and provides a model for increasing patient quality and access.