Clinical Trials Administrator Archives – January 1, 2006
January 1, 2006
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Be sure those lunch and learns are working — evaluate training efforts
As clinical trial sites work to improve quality and efficiency, some clinical trial administrators are finding that its important to have education and training programs that have proven success. Simple pre- and post-tests may not be enough to find out whether a sites training is achieving its goals, experts say. -
Five evaluation levels measure effectiveness
The training evaluation process created by Donald L. Kirkpatrick has begun to catch on in the clinical trial and pharmaceutical industries. Heres how the evaluation model works: -
Budgets should reflect the study’s true cost
Each clinical trial site and research office struggles with constructing a budget that is realistic and comprehensive, but if this process is done correctly it can help with sponsor negotiations. -
The pros and cons of cooperative research
Research sites that struggle with bureaucratic details in clinical trial research might benefit from cooperative research group agreements in which a larger site shoulders more of the administrative burden, an expert suggests. -
Clinical trials units strengthen infrastructure
Universities, research organizations, hospitals, and other entities increasingly are finding that there are benefits to forming clinical trial units within specific clinical practices and departments. -
Advanced ethics training goes on-line
Clinical research professionals who seek to expand their career flexibility and marketability have the option of obtaining a masters degree in bioethics via the Internet through a joint venture of Albany Medical College of Albany, NY, and Union University of Schenectady, NY.