Top 5 Strategies to Conducting a Multi-Site SoTL Project: Overcoming Barriers to Achieve the Benefits Kelly P. Beischel PhD, RN, CNE Julie Hart MSN, RN, CNE

Objectives Describe the importance of conducting multi-site studies. Describe the benefits of conducting multi-site studies. Identify 5 strategies for conducting an effective multi- site study. Begin to develop a multi-site study.

In the Beginning….

Safety is a Concern

Fall Risk and Prevention

Multi Site Benefits

Serendipitous Benefits

Assigning Meaning

Strategies for Success -1 Establish the primary investigator(s) Mutually create ground rules Create a safe environment Communicate from the start

Strategies for Success -2 Begin with the End in Mind Create the purpose and research questions Capitalize on the expertise of each member Plan the project Pilot the study

Strategies for Success - 3 Keep minutes of meetings Set dates for completion of each phase Create a GANTT chart Create a study manual Establish a system of sharing Establish Systems for Organizing the Project

Strategies for Success -4 Consider Issues Specific to Multi-Site Projects Creating consistency between sites Collaborate with stakeholders Institutional Review Board proposals

Strategies for Success - 5 Putting It All Together Analyzing the data Writing the manuscript Presenting the findings

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Kelly P. Beischel Julie Hart