Interdisciplinary health science research collaboration: strengths, challenges, and case example

Ruth C Bindler; Barbara Richardson; Kenneth Daratha; Douglas Wordell; TEAMS Project (Teen Eating and Activity Mentoring in Schools)

doi:10.1016/j.apnr.2010.06.004

Interdisciplinary health science research collaboration: strengths, challenges, and case example

Appl Nurs Res. 2012 May;25(2):95-100. doi: 10.1016/j.apnr.2010.06.004. Epub 2010 Aug 16.

Authors

Ruth C Bindler¹, Barbara Richardson, Kenneth Daratha, Douglas Wordell; TEAMS Project (Teen Eating and Activity Mentoring in Schools)

Affiliation

¹ Washington State University College of Nursing, Spokane, 99210-1495, USA. bindler@wsu.edu

PMID: 20974103
DOI: 10.1016/j.apnr.2010.06.004

Abstract

The mandate for interdisciplinary health research is clear, but barriers persist and researchers are unprepared for collaborative roles. This article explores strengths/challenges/facilitative approaches for interdisciplinary research. Teen Eating and Activity Mentoring in Schools, an example of interdisciplinary research, uses comprehensive communication and information management to enhance interdisciplinary research.

Publication types

Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

Cooperative Behavior*
Health Services Research / methods*
Humans
Information Management / methods*
Interdisciplinary Communication*