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. 2017 Apr-Jun;34(2):80-88.
doi: 10.1080/07370016.2017.1304146.

Schools as Sites for Recruiting Participants and Implementing Research

Robin Bartlett  1 , Tiffany Wright  1 , Tia Olarinde  2 , Tara Holmes  3 , Emily R Beamon  1 , Debra Wallace  1
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Schools as Sites for Recruiting Participants and Implementing Research

Robin Bartlett et al. J Community Health Nurs. 2017 Apr-Jun.

Abstract

Schools can be a valuable resource for recruitment of participants for research involving children, adolescents, and parents. Awareness of the benefits and challenges of working with schools can assist researchers in developing effective school partnerships. This article discusses the advantages of conducting research within the school system as well as the challenges that may also arise. Such challenges include developing key contacts, building relationships, logistical arrangements, and facilitating trust in the research topic and team. Suggestions for strategies to forge successful collaborative relationships with schools are provided.

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