Learning networks in pediatric heart failure and transplantation.
Matthew J O'ConnorAngela LortsDavid KwiatkowskiRyan J ButtsAliessa BarnesAamir JeewaChristopher KnollMatthew FentonMelissa McQueenMelissa K CousinoSvetlana B ShughDavid N RosenthalPublished in: Pediatric transplantation (2021)
The learning network, exemplified by ACTION, is distinguished from traditional clinical research collaboratives by contributions in research, quality improvement, patient-reported outcomes, and education, and serves as an effective vehicle to drive clinical improvement in the care of children with advanced heart failure.