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Table 1 Social network survey questions

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.

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

 

Q3. Work your way down the list of members and select any that fit the following description:

 

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.

 

Future intended collaboration network

 

Q4. Work your way down the list of members and select any that fit the following description

 

I would consider collaborating with this person on a TRN project in the future

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