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The evolution of a research project: an n-of-1 study

Explore the evolution of research projects through an n-of-1 study, highlighting barriers like financial, personnel, and internal & external factors. Learn why overcoming obstacles in research matters. Conclusions emphasize the importance of understanding and tackling potential barriers for successful project completion.

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The evolution of a research project: an n-of-1 study

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  1. The evolution of a research project: an n-of-1 study Lori Davis, Grace Han, Nicole Therrien, Bethany Vogts Project Mentor-Dr. Mary Schroeder

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  4. Project Overview • Original project • Adherence to oral anti-cancer medications • Current project • Evaluation of research as scientific endeavor

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  8. Our study barriers  • Access to data  • Time  • Stalled pilot grant • Availability of resources 

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  10. Financial barriers • Grant is denied • Funding runs out • Can result in personnel changes • Higher project costs than anticipated • Interests of funders

  11. Personnel barriers  • School/work schedule • Family schedule • Collaborators move to another institution • Gain/lose a graduate student • Training of lab staff

  12. Internal factors • Lack of guidance  • Communication  • Differing levels of interest  • No clear research question • Not easily answered questions

  13. External Factors • Participation • Inaccessible data • Survey responses  • Training of staff • Someone else beat you to it • Hypothesis was incorrect  • Poor research design

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  15. Why does this matter? Blümle A., Meerpohl J.J., Schumacher M., von Elm E. (2016) Fate of Clinical Research Studies After Ethical Approval—Follow-Up of Study Protocols Until Publication. In: Strech D., Mertz M. (eds) Ethics and Governance of Biomedical Research. Research Ethics Forum, vol 4. Springer, Cham​

  16. Why does this matter? Kyle W. Osborne, Kelsey M. Woods, Whitney D. Maxwell, Karen McGee, and P. Brandon Bookstaver (2018). Outcomes of Student-Driven, Faculty-Mentored Research and Impact on Postgraduate Training and Career Selection. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education: Volume 82, Issue 4, Article 6246.

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  18. Conclusions • Personal investment and hard work will not always pay off regarding publishing • Research is important for students, but there are significant barriers that can prevent or stall the completion of research • It is important to consider potential barriers before starting research

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