Present Status and Perspectives on Future Roles of Japanese Clinical Research Coordinators.

Conclusion: The present study revealed that about half of the clinical research coordinators and other clinical research-related personnel view a broadening of involvement of clinical research coordinators in research activities positively. Accordingly, a structured practical program aimed at encouraging such involvement may help to expand and strengthen their contribution into the future. Whether greater involvement of clinical research coordinators in clinical research will help to ensure the reliability of investigator-initiated clinical research warrants further study.
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Source: Clin Med Res - November 16, 2018 Category: Research Authors: Yanagawa H, Nokihara H, Yokoi H, Houchi H, Nagai M, Yamashita R, Suganuma N, Hyodo M, Shikoku Collaborative Group for Promotion of Clinical Trials Tags: J Clin Med Res Source Type: research