My project seems to be flowing nicely, according to my champion. It is hard to believe that there is only 1 ½ months left before my project concludes.
What I am learning is there are issues that can arise, no matter how trivial they may seem. After my telephone discussion with Dr. Pahls, I was informed I needed additional data for my sample size. When I expressed this request to the clinical manager, she hesitated and said that she is unsure of how to do that other than look up every patient during the requested time. After some discussion about how to remedy this situation, she suggested having the IT department pull the data as they would know how to run a report for the specific data needed. I did try to contact the IT department on Friday, November 8th, but as of today, November 11th, I have not heard from them. I will keep trying to get in touch with them.
So, long story short is to expect issues to pop up. When they do, do not panic but to think around the obstacle as there is always a way to remedy things. At least I hope so.
I have not received any preliminary data as I am waiting to discuss things with the IT department. I will finish my clinical rotation this week. I am hoping to get in touch with the IT department on Friday.
Hi Paula,
You are almost done with this semester! And clinical on top! Golly Geeze–I am amazed. IT can be helpful, I am sure. How bit is the organization you are working with? Do you work there?
Kay
I do not work at the clinic where I have implemented my project. I do, however, work closely with the staff due to my job. Where I live, it is a VERY small community so every one knows everyone. And on top of that, my daughter went to high school with one of the doctors, so I know him very well. You have to love small towns.
I agree with you about expecting the unexpected There were surprising concerns for my project all the way from the beginning and discovering exactly how to do the IRB and all of the specifics of actually launching the project was so much more than I could have every expected.