From: Patterns of collaboration in complex networks: the example of a translational research network
A full list of members’ names, job title and primary workplace was provided for each question e.g Jane Doe,Nurse, Hospital #1; John Smith,Research Fellow, University A. | |
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Past collaboration network | |
Q1. Work your way down the list of members and select the description that best fits that person: (type of tie) | Q2. Select the current strength of relationship with the people you say you know (Strength of tie) |
1. I do not know this person at all | a) Very weak: I hardly know this person or I used to know them but we no longer stay in contact |
2. I know this person through collaboration on a research project before the TRN began (e.g. clinical trials, NH&MRC funded projects, quality improvement projects, audits) | |
b) Weak: we have infrequent and/or superficial contact | |
3. I have worked or liaised with this person in another way, including current work colleagues (E.g. shared care of patients, worked in same lab, shared resources) | |
c) Strong: we have frequent and/or purposeful contact | |
4. I know this person by reputation only (e.g. read their paper, heard them speak, colleague of a colleague) | |
d) Long-term: this is a long-term, enduring relationship regardless of the frequency of contact | |
Current collaboration network | Â |
Q3. Work your way down the list of members and select any that fit the following description: | Â |
I have consulted or collaborated with this person regarding any TRN research project or have collaborated with them regarding dissemination of TRN objectives or findings. | Â |
Future intended collaboration network | Â |
Q4. Work your way down the list of members and select any that fit the following description | Â |
I would consider collaborating with this person on a TRN project in the future | Â |