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Optimizing collaborative relationships in emergency medicine research

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Abstract

Objective

The objective of the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) 2020 Academic Symposium Panel was to present recommendations for collaboration on (1) writing a grant application; (2) conducting a study; (3) writing an abstract; and (4) writing a manuscript.

Methods

We assembled an expert panel of eight experienced emergency medicine clinician scientists from across Canada. Panel members performed literature searches for each of the four topics. Draft recommendations were developed and refined in an iterative fashion by panel members. We solicited external feedback on the draft recommendations online from identified researchers known to CAEP and in person at the Network of Canadian Emergency Researchers meeting in February 2020. We obtained additional feedback during an online symposium presentation on October 15th, 2020, open to all members of the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians.

Results

Four sets of recommendations were established for each component including: 14 for writing a grant application including relevant timelines; 23 for conducting a study; 13 for writing an abstract; and 18 for writing a manuscript. Forming a strong team, including patients, appropriate methodologists, content experts and a mix of senior and junior investigators, establishing and following clear timelines, and proactive communications were common themes.

Conclusions

We offer recommendations for research collaboration for (1) writing a grant, (2) conducting a study, (3) writing an abstract, and (4) writing a manuscript. We believe these recommendations will help to improve the science, improve grant success, and improve the impact of the abstracts and manuscripts.

Résumé

Objectif

L'objectif du comité d’experts du symposium académique 2020 de l’Association canadienne des médecins d’urgence (ACMU) était de présenter des recommandations de collaboration sur (1) la rédaction d’une demande de subvention; (2) l’accomplissement d’une étude; (3) la rédaction d’un résumé; et (4) la rédaction d’un manuscrit.

Méthodes

Nous avons réuni un comité d'experts de huit cliniciens-chercheurs en médecine d’urgence dotés d’expérience de partout au Canada. Les membres du comité ont effectué des recherches documentaires sur chacun des quatre sujets. Des projets de recommandations ont été élaborés et affinés de manière itérative par les membres du comité. Nous avons sollicité en ligne des remarques externes sur les projets de recommandations des chercheurs connus de l’ACMU (CAEP) ainsi que des chercheurs connus en personne lors de la réunion du Réseau des chercheurs d’urgence canadienne en février 2020. Nous avons obtenu des remarques supplémentaires lors d'une présentation du symposium en ligne le 15 octobre 2020, ouvert à tous les membres de l'Association canadienne des médecins d'urgence.

Résultats

Quatre séries de recommandations ont été établies pour chaque composante, dont: 14 pour la rédaction d'une demande de subvention, y compris les délais pertinents; 23 pour mener une étude; 13 pour rédiger un résumé; et 18 pour la rédaction d'un manuscrit. La formation d'une équipe solide, comprenant des patients, des méthodologistes appropriés, des experts en contenu et un mélange de chercheurs principaux et chercheurs assistants, l'établissement et le respect de calendriers clairs et des communications proactives étaient des thèmes communs.

Conclusion

Nous proposons des recommandations de collaboration de recherche pour (1) rédiger une subvention, (2) mener une étude, (3) rédiger un résumé et (4) rédiger un manuscrit. Nous croyons que ces recommandations contribueront à améliorer la science, à renforcer le succès des subventions et à bonifier l'impact des résumés et des manuscrits.

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Acknowledgements

We appreciate all the clinicians, research coordinators and research assistants who provided feedback on the draft recommendations. Dr. Jeffrey Perry is supported by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario through a Mid-Career Award. Dr. Jacques Lee is supported by the Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Medicine Institute Inaugural Research Chair in Geriatric Emergency Medicine.

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  1. Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada

    Jeffrey J. Perry, Christian Vaillancourt, Venkatesh Thiruganasambandamoorthy & Ian G. Stiell

  2. Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada

    Jeffrey J. Perry, Christian Vaillancourt, Venkatesh Thiruganasambandamoorthy & Ian G. Stiell

  3. Department of Emergency Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Corinne M. Hohl

  4. Department of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada

    Judy Morris

  5. CHU de Québec, Hôpital de l’Enfant-Jésus, Québec City, Québec, Canada

    Marcel Emond

  6. Division of Emergency Medicine, Université Laval, Québec City, Québec, Canada

    Marcel Emond

  7. Schwartz\Reisman Emergency Medicine Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada

    Jacques Lee

  8. Department of Emergency Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada

    Jacques Lee

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Perry, J.J., Vaillancourt, C., Hohl, C.M. et al. Optimizing collaborative relationships in emergency medicine research. Can J Emerg Med 23, 291–296 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43678-020-00080-w

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