Open AccessSetting up a multi‐centre clinical study for veterinary medicine—a quality assurance perspective
Author(s) -
Metzger Laura
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
the quality assurance journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1099-1786
pISSN - 1087-8378
DOI - 10.1002/1099-1786(200006)4:2<65::aid-qaj86>3.0.co;2-z
Subject(s) - closing (real estate) , quality assurance , plan (archaeology) , perspective (graphical) , quality (philosophy) , veterinary medicine , medicine , operations management , engineering management , management science , business , medical education , engineering , computer science , geography , philosophy , external quality assessment , archaeology , finance , epistemology , artificial intelligence
A multi‐centre clinical study in veterinary medicine is a useful means of demonstrating effectiveness under various environmental conditions, especially across different countries. This paper describes issues for the planning of such studies, including items to consider when developing a study plan; considerations for finding the right personnel and facilities; plans for study start‐up; and plans for closing out the study. The ultimate goal for a multi‐centre veterinary clinical study is to be able to run the same study under the same conditions at multiple sites. This author emphasizes the positive aspects of planning. Copyright © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.