The aims of this paper are to reflect upon the experiences of researchers involved in a cross-national qualitative study with stakeholders in three European countries (Italy, Poland and UK), within the context of the FOCUS project on frailty management and optimisation (see http://focus-aha.eu/en/home). Six researchers’ reflections were gathered using open-ended questions. Responses were thematically analysed. We report on our team diversity including cultural differences in epistemological stances and describe how working remotely challenged clear communication. We comment on linguistic issues, our data collection approaches and methods of analysis. However, we also reflect upon the ability of such projects to build knowledge, generate capacity and promote the value of qualitative research in healthcare across Europe. Finally, we advocate an approach to cross-national research that is as much about building a cohesive knowledge exchange network as it is about understanding the lives, perspectives and experiences of our stakeholders.

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与三个欧洲国家虚弱利益相关者的定性研究的机遇、挑战和经验

本文的目的是在 FOCUS 项目关于虚弱管理和优化的背景下，反思参与与三个欧洲国家（意大利、波兰和英国）的利益相关者进行跨国定性研究的研究人员的经验（见 http ://focus-aha.eu/en/home）。使用开放式问题收集了六名研究人员的思考。对回答进行了专题分析。我们报告了我们团队的多样性，包括认识论立场上的文化差异，并描述了远程工作如何挑战清晰的沟通。我们评论语言问题、我们的数据收集方法和分析方法。然而，我们也反思了此类项目在建立知识、产生能力和促进整个欧洲医疗保健定性研究价值方面的能力。最后，