1. Role of the Nurse Coordinator
Supported by NIAMS U01-AR A1
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2. Essential Components for Success
Availability- clinic hours
Credibility - follow up at alternate sites, request for information, return calls.
Master computer skills - Laptop,Touchpad,
Availability - accessible during clinic hours, systems set up for referrals
response time for all follow up, requests, etc.
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3. Components for Success
• Master Recruitment techniques
Evaluate all potential study candidates
Coordinate the assessment & treatment of patients
Educate staff and patients, evaluate learning styles
Maintain expected enrollment rates
Remember to evaluate learning styles and do teaching accordingly
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4. • Be Detail Oriented - Especially at baseline, follow up visits, accuracy with records
• Implement established SPORT Procedures/Processes
• Trial and evaluate all P/P- adapt for specifics at your site
• Network - Internally/Externally
• Understand the research process
• Be a Team Player
• Maintain Patient Confidence and Confidentiality
• Communication - timely, clear, direct
Records - include computer and hardcopies
Trial - adapt specifics at your site
Network - Important, for when you are not immediately available, crucial part of the overall success.
Team Work - this is a group project, we all need each other for the overall success of the project.
Pt Confidence - Patients connecting with and trusting the NC enhance positive follow -ups, rapport, etc.
Communicate - clear, direct, timely to Patients, staff, coordinating center
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