Broadly Engaged Team Science in Clinical and Translational Research

Clinical and translational science is advancing an approach to close the gap between research scientists and key stakeholders to be more innovative,less wasteful,and more responsive to unmet health needs. Broadly engaged team science involves including key stakeholders in activities across the research spectrum,from generating research questions to implementing research projects and aiding in the translation of discoveries. This book is the first collection of papers describing how clinical and translational science researchers are defining and implementing new research practices,and the successes and challenges involved. It is intended to highlight the breadth of broadly engaged team science,motivate researchers and stakeholders to build inclusive teams,bring rigor to stakeholder engagement research practices,and encourage people to think more broadly about the development of scientific knowledge.

Format: Hardback
Length: 260 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Despite the substantial investment in health science by the United States and the vast and expanding body of peer-reviewed research findings it has generated, a compelling body of evidence suggests that research has often been slow, inefficient, and fallen short of achieving the desired impacts on health. A central question arises: how can research be transformed to become more innovative, less wasteful, and more responsive to unmet health needs?

One emerging response within clinical and translational science is to advance an approach aimed at bridging the gap between research scientists and key stakeholders, namely the individuals and groups responsible for or affected by health-related decisions. Broadly engaged team science is emerging as a promising approach to achieve this goal. By incorporating key stakeholders into activities across the research spectrum, broadly engaged team science seeks to transform the traditional multi-disciplinary team science approach. These new roles and responsibilities encompass a range of activities, from generating research questions to implementing research projects, to facilitating the translation of discoveries from the laboratory to the community.

A transition to broadly engaged team science reflects the recognition that inclusivity and a diversity of perspectives are essential for making progress in addressing complex health issues. It represents a new benchmark for ethical research practice. This book is a collection of papers that describe how clinical and translational science researchers are defining and implementing new research practices, as well as the successes and challenges encountered in this endeavor.

This book serves as a foundational resource for organizing knowledge about broadly engaged team science and advancing the development of evidence-based practices. Written in an accessible style, this book aims to highlight the breadth of broadly engaged team science and its potential to improve health outcomes. By bringing together experts from various fields and perspectives, this book provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with integrating stakeholders into research endeavors.

In conclusion, the large investment in health science by the United States has yielded significant research findings, but more needs to be done to ensure that research is effective, efficient, and responsive to health needs. Broadly engaged team science offers a promising approach to bridge the gap between research scientists and key stakeholders, promoting innovation, reducing waste, and improving the translation of discoveries into practice. This book serves as a valuable resource for advancing the field of broadly engaged team science and improving health outcomes.

Weight: 552g
Dimension: 159 x 241 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030830274
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022