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📢 Join us TOMORROW for "Inside Study Activation: Budgeting Takeaways" webinar! Advarra expert Jenny Chow will dissect insights from our Fall 2023 report, unveiling key barriers affecting study activation. Don't miss out on actionable strategies to enhance budgeting and contracting. Register now.

Calling all research site leaders! Learn how to elevate your operations with our Business Best Practices for Research Sites webinar. Discover expert insights on financial management, business development strategies, contracting and budgeting, and more. Secure your spot today to boost your clinical research business knowledge!

Start 2025 with a Critical Appraisal Masterclass! The #CriticalAppraisal Masterclass covers everything you need to appraise clinical papers in one intensive day. https://lnkd.in/duiBN7e Photo by Dalton Ngangi on Unsplash.

The 14th issue of 𝙇𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙞𝙣 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 newsletter is LIVE on the 🧠 RᴇTʜɪɴᴋ Lᴇᴀʀɴɪɴɢ 🧠 substack. Over 300 abstracts reviewed. 📖 Summarized the 13 most relevant, practical, and meaningful. 📖 𝐴 𝑆𝑦𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝐼𝑛𝑣𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑔𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝐴𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑆𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑠, 𝑆𝑒𝑙𝑓-𝐸𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑐𝑦, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐶𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑃𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑒: 𝐴𝑟𝑒 𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑦 𝑅𝑒𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑? #TOPPICK #Lucero #Moore Results show an association between knowledge/competency scores and ratings of self-efficacy and suggest unique contributions of knowledge/competency and self-efficacy to clinical practice. Study results support the value of knowledge/competency scores and self-efficacy ratings as predictors of clinical practice. The effect size was larger for self-efficacy suggesting it may be a more practical indicator of clinical practice for CPD evaluators because its process of question development is simpler than the process for knowledge and case-based decision-making questions. https://lnkd.in/eqgrXdCv

We're honored "CheckPOINT: a simple tool to measure Surgical Safety Checklist implementation fidelity" has been named one of BMJ Quality & Safety's Top Research Articles of 2023. CheckPOINT is a simple, reliable tool to help organizations evaluate their implementation of the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist. The tool is effective, requires fewer resources than previous tools, and can help organizations identify key areas for improvement. Paper: https://lnkd.in/eTDn6fhB Authors: Rachel Moyal-Smith DrPH, PA-C, James Etheridge, Nate Turley, Shu Rong Lim, Yves Sonnay, Sarah Payne, Henriëtte Smid-Nanninga, MSc, Rishabh Kothari, MD, William Berry, Joaquim M. Havens, MD, Mary Brindle, MD, MPH Check out the full list: https://lnkd.in/eyma3p2D

📝 Justification Memos = Smoother Negotiations! 💼 Independent sites, here’s a pro tip: Always have your justification memo ready before the sponsor even asks. Clear justifications for every budget line item = less back-and-forth and faster approvals! ⏳ The more CROs and sponsors understand upfront, the fewer escalations and delays. Need help? LDM Clinical Research Source is here to assist—we’re prepared to handle any pushbacks and ensure your site’s needs are met. 💪 Let’s make sure we’re all aligned and moving forward efficiently. 🚀 #ClinicalResearch #BudgetNegotiation #JustificationMemo #IndependentSites #SmoothNegotiations #SponsorRelationships #LDMClinicalResearch #WeHandlePushback

Nice piece of thought leadership by John who is our President of Consulting @ Fortrea and a good friend. Systems thinking is an approach to problem-solving that emphasizes understanding the interconnectedness of all components in a system. This article delves into how applying this framework to clinical trial design enables the creation and application of new models that will improve experiences and outcomes.

Why are site contracts and budgets in clinical research so complex to understand and shrouded in mystery? Find out the answers in my latest video. Share your thoughts in the comments section!

Struggling with clinical trial budgeting? At Site Success Strategies, we understand the challenges of financial planning in clinical research. Our team provides essential tips and strategies for effective budgeting to optimize resource allocation and ensure the success of your projects. Learn how to manage your budget efficiently, maximize your resources, and avoid common financial pitfalls. Tap the link below to schedule a free call or DM me directly to start improving your clinical trial budgeting today! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eDNj-gtw #ClinicalTrialBudgeting #FinancialPlanning #ResearchManagement

Is it too soon to get ready for the ACRP - Association of Clinical Research Professionals 2025 global conference? It is not! I have the extreme delight to be part of 3 sessions, including this solo presentation on #changemanagement ("Mastering Change Management: Boost Your Career and Transform Clinical Research"). Check out my teaser video here: https://lnkd.in/efeKVAtU