“…There is a quantity of literature which describes the ingredients of successful collaboration including that it is undertaken early and often during the research process; mutual recognition of the issue or problem; open communication, and a commitment to the relationship (Burke et al., 2013; Campbell et al, 2011; Connolly, Healey, & Humphreys2017; Guruge, 2016; Hegarty, Tarzia, Fooks, & Rees, 2017; Isobell et al., 2016; Kothari et al, 2013; Larrivée et al., 2012; Murray et al., 2015; Wathen & MacMillan, 2015; Yuan et al., 2016; Zahradnik, Stewart, Stevens, & Wekerle, 2009). Of interest was the way a DV research network could foster formal and informal collaborations with shared goals (Kothari et al, 2013; Kothari, Sibbald, & Wathen, 2014) although these rely heavily upon ongoing contact and 'communication channels' between the researchers and end‐users for continuing success (Jack & Tonmyr, 2008; Kothari et al., 2014; Larrivée et al., 2012; Yuan et al., 2016). Much of the literature on collaboration is generic; however, some examples were particular to the DV context.…”