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Qi L, Fu Q, Li W, Wu J, Li J, Ni S. Analysis of job satisfaction among clinical research coordinators. Work 2024:WOR230732. [PMID: 38875070 DOI: 10.3233/wor-230732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND While CRCs play a crucial role in clinical trials, their job satisfaction has not received enough attention. OBJECTIVE To assess the job satisfaction of CRCs and to explore the relevant factors. METHODS The survey was programmed into an online questionnaire platform and distributed to CRCs in China for self-evaluation. The Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ) was used to assess job satisfaction, and data on demographic characteristics, working situations, burnout and social support also were collected to identify factors associated with job satisfaction. Data analysis was performed using the R software program. Factors associated with job satisfaction were explored using ordinal logistic regression models. RESULTS 2,840 participants were included in this survey, and the mean value of overall job satisfaction was characterized as "moderate to not fully satisfied". Additionally, both burnout and overall social support were reported at moderate levels. Ordinal logistic regression analysis revealed that age, monthly income, sleep duration per day, weekly working time, a fixed workplace, subjective support, utilization of support, emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and reduced personal accomplishment were significantly associated with all types of job satisfaction (p < 0.05). Among all the factors, a fixed workplace was more strongly associated with job satisfaction than the other factors (OR = 0.596, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Implementing the fixed-point CRC mode to promote the provision of a fixed workplace, improving the CRC career development path, increasing income, subjective support and utilization of support, reducing weekly working time, job burnout will help to predict job satisfaction in CRCs.
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- Linyan Qi
- Department of Clinical Trial Institution Office, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, Zhejaing, China
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- Department of Clinical Trial Institution Office, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, Zhejaing, China
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- School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Clinical Trial Institution Office, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, Zhejaing, China
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- Department of Clinical Trial Institution Office, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, Zhejaing, China
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- Department of Clinical Trial Institution Office, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, Zhejaing, China
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Hong MN, Hayden KA, Bouchal SR, Sinclair S. Infirmière de recherche clinique en oncologie : revue exploratoire. Can Oncol Nurs J 2021; 31:150-164. [PMID: 34036154 PMCID: PMC8128430 DOI: 10.5737/23688076312150164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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En ce 21e siècle, le cancer est une maladie qui suscite particulièrement l’attention en raison de sa complexité ainsi que des impacts physiques, émotionnels et financiers sur notre vie. L’attention portée à la recherche et les investissements dans le traitement contre le cancer en font la maladie la plus étudiée dans les essais cliniques à l’échelle mondiale. Les infirmières de recherche clinique font partie de l’équipe de recherche en oncologie et sont un élément fondamental de réussite des essais. Leurs relations directes avec les participants d’une étude de recherche sont essentielles pour les activités des essais cliniques en première ligne. De façon générale, l’afflux et la complexité des essais cliniques en oncologie ont transformé la pratique infirmière en oncologie et ont mené à la création de la sous-spécialité unique qu’est l’infirmière de recherche clinique en oncologie. La présente revue exploratoire s’est penchée sur le rôle et la pratique futurs de l’infirmière de recherche clinique.
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- Mai N Hong
- Étudiante diplômée, Faculté des sciences infirmières, Université de Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary (Alberta), Canada T2N 1N4
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- bibliothécaire, Libraries & Cultural Resources, Université de Calgary, Taylor Family Digital Library, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary (Alberta) T2N 1N4 Téléphone : 403-220-3752
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- professeure agrégée, Faculté des sciences infirmières, Université de Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW Calgary (Alberta), Canada T2N 1N4 Téléphone : 403-220-6258
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- professeur agrégé, Faculté des sciences infirmières, Université de Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary (Alberta), Canada T2N 1N4 ; Compassion Research Lab, Université de Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW Calgary (Alberta), Canada T2N 1N4 ; Department of Oncology, Cumming School of Medicine, Université de Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary (Alberta) Canada T2N 1N4 Téléphone : 403-220-2925
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Hong MN, Hayden A, Bouchal SR, Sinclair S. Oncology clinical trials nursing: A scoping review. Can Oncol Nurs J 2021; 31:137-149. [PMID: 34036153 PMCID: PMC8128434 DOI: 10.5737/23688076312137149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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In the 21st century, cancer is a disease that captures much of our attention for its complexity, and its physical, emotional, and financial impacts on one's life. Research attention and investment in cancer management has made it the most studied disease in clinical trials globally. Clinical trials nurses are part of the oncology research team and a fundamental factor in trial success. Their direct relationship with research subjects is the key connection in the operation of clinical trials at the front line. The influx and complexity of oncology clinical trials has transformed both oncology nursing practice in general and led to the development of the unique subspecialty of the oncology clinical trials nurse. This scoping review investigated the role and future practice of the clinical trials nurse.
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- Mai N Hong
- Graduate Student, Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 K
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- Librarian, Libraries & Cultural Resources, University of Calgary Taylor Family Digital Library, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 Tel: 403-220-3752
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- Associate Professor, 1 Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4. Tel: 403-220-6258
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- Associate Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4; Compassion Research Lab, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4; Department of Oncology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4. Tel: 403-220-2925
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Park HJ, Yu S. The role of clinical trial nurses: Transitioning from clinicians to clinical research coordinators. Int J Nurs Pract 2021; 28:e12943. [PMID: 33825281 DOI: 10.1111/ijn.12943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2019] [Revised: 02/27/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIMS This study aimed to explore the role of clinical research coordinators (CRCs) and identify the importance and performance of the role as well as the factors that affect the professional recognition of their role. METHODS A total of 102 CRCs from 10 hospitals were recruited for a survey. The Clinical Trial Nursing Questionnaire scale developed by Ehrenberger and Lillington was used to collect data for the importance-performance analysis. The importance and performance data were plotted on a two-dimensional grid, and multiple stepwise linear regression analysis was used to determine the influencing factors on the CRC role. RESULTS The influencing factors on the importance of the CRC role were frequency of protocol assessment, implementation and evaluation and professional nursing role performance. The influencing factors on performance were formal education and training in clinical research, institutional career ladder system for professional development and identification as a principal investigator in research studies. The influencing factor on the professional nursing role perception was the lower component of the 'performance of professional nursing role'. CONCLUSION Formal educational preparation, identification as a principal investigator in research studies and clear career progression are supportive factors to the professional recognition of CRC as a specialized nursing role. SUMMARY STATEMENT What is already known about this topic? Clinical trials ultimately contribute to improving public health. A clinical trial process should cover a number of tasks, such as provision of study information to patients, recruitment of patients, screening and obtainment of their consent. Clinical trial nurses affect the quality of clinical trials, but little is described about the scope and contribution of their roles in clinical trials. What is already known about this topic? This study explored the role of clinical research coordinators (CRCs) and their professional role recognition in the wake of policy changes in South Korea since 2015. Formal education, role delineation and career ladder schemes are critical factors to the career advancement of CRCs, as shown in the study results. Identifying the changes and effects of the relevant policy has implications to the South Korean context and beyond, serving as a reference for countries considering setting up CRC roles or establishing an educational system for CRCs. The implications of this paper: Formal education, role delineation and career ladder schemes are critical factors to the career advancement of CRCs. To improve the performance and professional awareness of CRCs, a government-led system and policies on formal education and career ladder are needed so that CRCs can fulfil their role in improving public health.
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- Hye-Ja Park
- College of Nursing, CHA University, Pocheon-shi, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, CHA University, Pocheon-shi, South Korea
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Ness E. The Oncology Clinical Research Nurse Study Co-Ordinator: Past, Present, and Future. Asia Pac J Oncol Nurs 2020; 7:237-242. [PMID: 32642493 PMCID: PMC7325777 DOI: 10.4103/apjon.apjon_10_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Clinical research nursing is a specialty practice that has evolved over the past century. Clinical research nurses (CRNs) work directly (e.g., direct care provider and advance clinician) or indirectly (e.g., manager, educator, and study co-ordinator) to support clinic research. For more than 50 years, oncology nurses have contributed to the body of evidence describing and validating the responsibilities and importance of the nurse in clinical research, especially the study co-ordinator role. This article will focus on the CRN study co-ordinator role in oncology clinical trials highlighting the historical evolution of the role, the contributions of dedicated members of the Oncology Nursing Society, and the future landscape of clinical research nursing through the International Association of CRNs.
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- Elizabeth Ness
- Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, USA
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Zhu W, Zhao Q, Zhu H, Zhang J, Han J, Qing R. The validation of a questionnaire to delineate clinical research coordinator roles in China. Perspect Psychiatr Care 2020; 56:629-635. [PMID: 31971263 DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Revised: 01/02/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the roles of the clinical research coordinator (CRC) in clinical oncology trials. DESIGN AND METHODS An E-questionnaire that includes 10 sections with 155 items total and is based on the Clinical Trials Nursing Questionnaire (CTNQ) was designed to determine the conditions of demographics, competences, activities, and psychology for Chinese CRCs. Eighty-two CRCs from three different provinces in China were invited to join this study anonymously. Cronbach's α and split-half reliability were calculated to assess the reliability and validity of the questionnaire. Additionally, the Wilcoxon rank-sum test was used to find the similarity and difference between the importance of the roles of CRCs and their frequency. The STROBE checklist for observational research has been following for presenting the research (see File S1). FINDINGS Cronbach's α values of the Chinese version of the questionnaire for the frequency scale and the importance scale were .965 and .961, respectively. The split-half reliability coefficients were 0.866 and 0.805, respectively. Pearson correlation coefficients of the subscales indicated that the correlation between each item and its dimension was greater than its correlation with the other components (P < .05). Exploratory factor analysis results show that three common factors were extracted by principal component analysis and had eigenvalues greater than 1 and that the cumulative contribution rate was 69.415%. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS The Chinese version of the questionnaire has good reliability and validity for CRCs in China, which could be promoted in evaluating clinical research coordinator roles in China.
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- Wenbo Zhu
- Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research & The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research & The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research & The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research & The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research & The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research & The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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