All for one and one for all: The value of grassroots collaboration in clinical research

Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2017 Aug:215:213-214. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2017.06.015. Epub 2017 Jun 17.

Abstract

Collaboration in health research is common in current practice. Engaging grassroots clinicians in the evidence synthesis and research process can deliver impactful results and reduce research wastage. The UKARCOG is a group of specialty trainees in obstetrics and gynaecology in the UK aiming to promote women's health research by delivering high-quality impactful research and national audit projects. The collaborative enables trainees to develop essential academic skills and roll out multicentre research projects at high cost-effectiveness. Collective research work can face a number of challenges such as establishing a joint authorship style, gaining institutional support and acquiring funds to boost networking and deliver large scales studies.

Keywords: Collaboration; Grassroots; Obstetrics and gynaecology; Research.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cooperative Behavior*
  • Gynecology*
  • Humans
  • Obstetrics*
  • Research*
  • Women's Health