Team science training for clinical and translational Scientists: An assessment of effectiveness
Abstract Introduction: Effective interdisciplinary collaboration is essential for addressing complex clinical and translational research challenges. This paper presents and evaluates a structured team science training program developed by the Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute...
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Abstract
Introduction:
Effective interdisciplinary collaboration is essential for addressing complex clinical and translational research challenges. This paper presents and evaluates a structured team science training program developed by the Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CCTSI), while also introducing and validating a novel assessment tool used to measure changes in key teaming competencies.
Methods:
We evaluated the effectiveness of this program between 2020 and 2022 using pre- and post-program surveys (N = 221). Our evaluation tool was designed to capture familiarity with teaming concepts and the frequency of applying collaborative practices. Principal component analysis (PCA) was applied to validate the grouping of these competencies, and paired t-tests were used to measure changes over time.
Results:
PCA revealed three distinct components of team science competencies: Team Planning, Managing a Team, and Interpersonal Relations, all demonstrating strong internal reliability. Participants showed statistically significant improvements (p < 0.05) in all three domains. Gains were robust in Team Planning and Managing a Team, emphasizing structured tools and practices. Although improvement was also observed in Interpersonal Relations, the overall gains were smaller.
Conclusions:
These findings highlight the self-reported value of Team Science Training programs in CTR settings. The TEAMS instrument described in this manuscript offers a novel approach for CTSAs to evaluate their Team Science training programs. Future applications could include longitudinal tracking and integration metrics to support future program planning, particularly fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and team integration.
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| spelling | doaj-art-a91f52b6c02c46eaa00f7e8e77379fd22025-08-20T03:39:18ZengCambridge University PressJournal of Clinical and Translational Science2059-86612025-01-01910.1017/cts.2025.10088Team science training for clinical and translational Scientists: An assessment of effectivenessAnne Mook0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7613-7834Verena Knerich1Goldie Komaie2Lisa Cicutto3Jennifer Cross4Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute, Workforce Development, Fort Collins, CO, USA Institute for Research in the Social Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA Department of Sociology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA PBL Environmental Assessment Agency, The Hague, NetherlandsColorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute, Workforce Development, Fort Collins, CO, USA Institute for Research in the Social Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA Department of Sociology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA Ludwig Maximilian University, Institute of Intercultural Communication, Munich, GermanyColorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute, Workforce Development, Fort Collins, CO, USA The Evaluation Center, School of Education & Human Development, University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO, USAColorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute, Workforce Development, Fort Collins, CO, USA Clinical Science and College of Nursing, University of Colorado | Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA Community Outreach and Research, National Jewish Health, Denver, CO, USAColorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute, Workforce Development, Fort Collins, CO, USA Institute for Research in the Social Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA Department of Sociology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA Abstract Introduction: Effective interdisciplinary collaboration is essential for addressing complex clinical and translational research challenges. This paper presents and evaluates a structured team science training program developed by the Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CCTSI), while also introducing and validating a novel assessment tool used to measure changes in key teaming competencies. Methods: We evaluated the effectiveness of this program between 2020 and 2022 using pre- and post-program surveys (N = 221). Our evaluation tool was designed to capture familiarity with teaming concepts and the frequency of applying collaborative practices. Principal component analysis (PCA) was applied to validate the grouping of these competencies, and paired t-tests were used to measure changes over time. Results: PCA revealed three distinct components of team science competencies: Team Planning, Managing a Team, and Interpersonal Relations, all demonstrating strong internal reliability. Participants showed statistically significant improvements (p < 0.05) in all three domains. Gains were robust in Team Planning and Managing a Team, emphasizing structured tools and practices. Although improvement was also observed in Interpersonal Relations, the overall gains were smaller. Conclusions: These findings highlight the self-reported value of Team Science Training programs in CTR settings. The TEAMS instrument described in this manuscript offers a novel approach for CTSAs to evaluate their Team Science training programs. Future applications could include longitudinal tracking and integration metrics to support future program planning, particularly fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and team integration. https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2059866125100885/type/journal_articleEvaluationclinical and translational sciencetrainingcollaborationlearning outcomes |
| spellingShingle | Anne Mook Verena Knerich Goldie Komaie Lisa Cicutto Jennifer Cross Team science training for clinical and translational Scientists: An assessment of effectiveness Journal of Clinical and Translational Science Evaluation clinical and translational science training collaboration learning outcomes |
| title | Team science training for clinical and translational Scientists: An assessment of effectiveness |
| title_full | Team science training for clinical and translational Scientists: An assessment of effectiveness |
| title_fullStr | Team science training for clinical and translational Scientists: An assessment of effectiveness |
| title_full_unstemmed | Team science training for clinical and translational Scientists: An assessment of effectiveness |
| title_short | Team science training for clinical and translational Scientists: An assessment of effectiveness |
| title_sort | team science training for clinical and translational scientists an assessment of effectiveness |
| topic | Evaluation clinical and translational science training collaboration learning outcomes |
| url | https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2059866125100885/type/journal_article |
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