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Kimberly JA, Kogut S, Stevenson JF, Fede J, Hayward AR, Tenca ME. Researcher Views of Barriers to Clinical and Translational Research in a Statewide Program. Eval Health Prof 2023; 46:344-352. [PMID: 37029918 PMCID: PMC10560312 DOI: 10.1177/01632787231167942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/09/2023]
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The Tracking and Evaluation Core of Rhode Island Advance-CTR conducted an online needs assessment survey at the program's inception in 2016 and again in 2021. Now dealing with well-established support systems provided by the grant, we were particularly interested in how the perceived needs of the research community in Rhode Island might have changed over five years. Specifically, what barriers have been reduced or eliminated and which have persisted or increased? How do those barriers vary by demographic status and what implications do those differences have for the CTR? An online survey was completed by 199 researchers, who reported the extent to which they perceived the lack of access to a range of research supports as a barrier to conducting research at their institution. Overall, researchers indicated statistically significant changes from 2016 to 2021 such that a lack of pilot project funding and proposal development support had decreased as barriers, while space for research, and advice on commercial development, had increased. Statistically significant differences in the salience of particular barriers by some demographic variables were also noted and the results of this study suggest Centers for Clinical and Translational Research can have salutary effects on the research paradigm within their partnering institutions in a relatively short time.
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King O, West E, Lee S, Glenister K, Quilliam C, Wong Shee A, Beks H. Research education and training for nurses and allied health professionals: a systematic scoping review. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 22:385. [PMID: 35590359 PMCID: PMC9121620 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03406-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Research capacity building (RCB) initiatives have gained steady momentum in health settings across the globe to reduce the gap between research evidence and health practice and policy. RCB strategies are typically multidimensional, comprising several initiatives targeted at different levels within health organisations. Research education and training is a mainstay strategy targeted at the individual level and yet, the evidence for research education in health settings is unclear. This review scopes the literature on research education programs for nurses and allied health professionals, delivered and evaluated in healthcare settings in high-income countries. METHODS The review was conducted systematically in accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute scoping review methodology. Eleven academic databases and numerous grey literature platforms were searched. Data were extracted from the included full texts in accordance with the aims of the scoping review. A narrative approach was used to synthesise findings. Program characteristics, approaches to program evaluation and the outcomes reported were extracted and summarised. RESULTS Database searches for peer-reviewed and grey literature yielded 12,457 unique records. Following abstract and title screening, 207 full texts were reviewed. Of these, 60 records were included. Nine additional records were identified on forward and backward citation searching for the included records, resulting in a total of 69 papers describing 68 research education programs. Research education programs were implemented in fourteen different high-income countries over five decades. Programs were multifaceted, often encompassed experiential learning, with half including a mentoring component. Outcome measures largely reflected lower levels of Barr and colleagues' modified Kirkpatrick educational outcomes typology (e.g., satisfaction, improved research knowledge and confidence), with few evaluated objectively using traditional research milestones (e.g., protocol completion, manuscript preparation, poster, conference presentation). Few programs were evaluated using organisational and practice outcomes. Overall, evaluation methods were poorly described. CONCLUSION Research education remains a key strategy to build research capacity for nurses and allied health professionals working in healthcare settings. Evaluation of research education programs needs to be rigorous and, although targeted at the individual, must consider longer-term and broader organisation-level outcomes and impacts. Examining this is critical to improving clinician-led health research and the translation of research into clinical practice.
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- Olivia King
- Western Alliance, 25 Ryot St, Warrnambool, 3280, VIC, Australia.
- Barwon Health, Geelong, VIC, Australia.
- Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia.
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- Western Alliance, 25 Ryot St, Warrnambool, 3280, VIC, Australia
- Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- The University of Melbourne, Wangaratta and Shepparton, VIC, Australia
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- The University of Melbourne, Wangaratta and Shepparton, VIC, Australia
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- Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
- Grampians Health, Ballarat, VIC, Australia
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Leung KK, Jawaid N, Bollegala N. Gender differences in gastroenterology and hepatology authorship and editorial boards. Gastrointest Endosc 2021; 94:713-723. [PMID: 34029601 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2021.05.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/02/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Women are numerically under-represented in the field of gastroenterology and hepatology. This study aims to characterize the gender distribution of first and senior authors and editorial board members across high impact factor journals in gastroenterology and hepatology. METHODS Publications from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019 were reviewed from 29 journals. Gender of editorial board leadership, editorial board members, first, and senior authors was identified using publicly available data. Spearman correlation coefficients were calculated to assess for a relationship among editorial board, first author, and senior author gender and impact factor. RESULTS Of 29 journals (median impact factor 5.55) with 357 journal issues and 8036 articles, there were 3 of 39 female chief editors (7.7%), 601 of 3455 female editorial board members (17.4%), 2547 of 8036 female first authors (31.7%), and 1390 of 7335 female senior authors (19%). No statistically significant correlations existed between impact factor and chief editor gender with gender distribution of editorial boards, first authors, or senior authors. Positive correlations existed between male-dominated editorial boards and male first (+.52, P = .005) and senior authorship (+.56, P = .002), whereas negative correlations occurred between male-dominated editorial boards and female first (-.51, P = .006) and senior authorship (-.56, P = .002). Positive correlations also existed between publication of first and senior authors of the same gender (+.57, men [P = .001]; +.58, women [P = .001]). CONCLUSIONS Although gender distribution of female first authorship approaches current distributions in the field of gastroenterology and hepatology, editor-in-chief positions, editorial board membership, and senior authorship continue to be primarily men. Future endeavors to improve proportionate gender representation include improved journal leadership selection transparency, targeted diversity statements, and enhanced mentorship.
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- Kristel K Leung
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Women's College Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Hebert-Beirne J, Kane Low L, Burgio KL, Hardacker CT, Camenga DR, James AS, Newman DK, Rudser K, Nodora J. Novel (Multilevel) Focus Group Training for a Transdisciplinary Research Consortium. Health Promot Pract 2021; 22:367-376. [PMID: 31630559 PMCID: PMC7167340 DOI: 10.1177/1524839919875725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Health researchers are increasingly turning to qualitative research for a nuanced understanding of complex health phenomena. The quality and rigor of qualitative research relies on individual data collector skills, yet few guidelines exist for training multidisciplinary, multi-institution qualitative research teams. Specific guidance is needed on qualitative research practices that ensure scientific rigor by optimizing diverse experience and expertise across research centers. We describe our systematic approach to training a cohort of 15 focus group moderators from seven universities in the Prevention of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (PLUS) Research Consortium's Study of Habits, Attitudes, Realities, and Experiences (SHARE). SHARE's aim was to explore women and girls' experiences, perceptions, beliefs, knowledge, and behaviors related to bladder health and function across the life course. Drawing on adult education and action-learning best practices, a three-phase curriculum was designed to maximize moderator proficiency and qualitative research expertise. The phases involved online, interactive web-based education, in-person didactic training with experiential components, and tailored supplemental online training. Evaluative feedback was collected before, during, and after the training. Feedback was used to identify emergent training needs. This training approach may be used by transdisciplinary research teams conducting multisite research to assure qualitative research credibility and trustworthiness.
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
- Department of Veterans Affairs, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- University of California-San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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Okewole H, Merritt C, Mangezi W, Mutiso V, Jack HE, Eley TC, Abas M. Building Career Development Skills for Researchers: A Qualitative Study Across Four African Countries. Ann Glob Health 2020; 86:40. [PMID: 32322538 PMCID: PMC7164382 DOI: 10.5334/aogh.2759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Career development skills are widely advocated as part of research capacity building and strengthening efforts. However, there is a gap in knowledge on their acceptability in low- and middle-income countries. Objective This study aimed to examine how a group of 16 early-career researchers in sub-Saharan Africa experienced a career development skills course and how they perceived the utility of the course. Methods Sixteen early-career researchers registered at universities in Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, and South Africa took part in the year-long Academic Competencies Series (ACES) course. ACES comprised ten modules covering mentoring skills, work-life balance, career strategy, teamwork, presentation skills, teaching, academic writing, engaging policy makers, grant-writing, and digital media. ACES was delivered through face-to-face workshops and via webinar as part of a broader mental health research capacity-building programme. In-depth interviews following a topic guide were conducted with participants. Interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data were analysed using Thematic Analysis. Findings All ACES participants were interviewed (9 male, 7 female). Participants were PhD students (14) and post-docs (2). The main themes identified throughout the course were 1) Growth, in both personal and professional life; 2) Application of training, often in innovative ways but with notable constraints and obstacles; and 3) Connection with colleagues, where researchers learnt from each other and from experts, building confidence in their new skills. Participants described how face-to-face contact enhanced the perceived quality of their learning experience. Barriers included logistical obstacles to applying training, such as limited resources and being at an early career stage. Conclusions We found that research career development skills training was highly acceptable for early-career researchers in four African countries, and was perceived as having facilitated their personal and professional growth. Our findings suggest that courses like ACES can be applied successfully and innovatively in low-income settings.
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- Halima Okewole
- Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, London, UK
- Centre for Global Mental Health, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London, UK
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- Centre for Global Mental Health, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London, UK
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- University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences, Avondale, Harare, ZW
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- Centre for Global Mental Health, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London, UK
- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, US
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- Social, Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London, UK
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- Centre for Global Mental Health, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London, UK
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Lawarée J, Jacob S, Ouimet M. A scoping review of knowledge syntheses in the field of evaluation across four decades of practice. EVALUATION AND PROGRAM PLANNING 2020; 79:101761. [PMID: 31812838 DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2019.101761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2019] [Revised: 11/14/2019] [Accepted: 11/20/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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This scoping review of 62 knowledge syntheses published in evaluation-focused journals between 1979 and May 2018 provides a portrait of synthesis practices and their evolution in the mainstream of the field of evaluation. Concerns surrounding the production of knowledge syntheses to answer policy questions are not new in the field of evaluation. However, during this last decade, knowledge synthesis methods have expanded as a means to go beyond the limits and constraints of singular evaluations. This scoping review reveals and discusses two key issues with regards to the expansion of knowledge synthesis practices within the field of evaluation: the diversity-and muddling- of methodological practices and synthesis designs, and the frequent omission of quality appraisals.
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- Justin Lawarée
- Université Laval, CAPP - Centre d'analyse Des Politiques Publiques, Pavillon Charles-De Koninck, 1030 Avenue Des Sciences Humaines, Québec, QC, G1V 0A6, Canada.
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- Université Laval, CAPP - Centre d'analyse Des Politiques Publiques, Pavillon Charles-De Koninck, 1030 Avenue Des Sciences Humaines, Québec, QC, G1V 0A6, Canada
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- Université Laval, CAPP - Centre d'analyse Des Politiques Publiques, Pavillon Charles-De Koninck, 1030 Avenue Des Sciences Humaines, Québec, QC, G1V 0A6, Canada
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A Practical Roadmap for Writing of Medical Scientific Publications. J Clin Rheumatol 2020; 25:314-317. [PMID: 30520825 DOI: 10.1097/rhu.0000000000000944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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In this article, we are providing a general description of the process of moving a research project from completion to publication; we are describing the process of assigning authors, the drafting of the manuscript, the review process, and how to respond to comments received from reviewers and editors. This roadmap is meant to stimulate the scientific productivity of junior researchers across the continent.
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Ianni PA, Samuels EM, Eakin BL, Perorazio TE, Ellingrod VL. Assessments of Research Competencies for Clinical Investigators: A Systematic Review. Eval Health Prof 2019; 44:268-278. [PMID: 31867997 DOI: 10.1177/0163278719896392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Although there is extensive research literature on clinical skill competencies and the use of competency-based frameworks for clinical research, the appropriate methods to assess these competencies are not as well understood. Our goal in this systematic literature review is to identify, compare, and critique assessments of clinical research competencies. Articles were included in this review if they examined clinical investigators or clinical investigators in training, focused on research-based skills, and included some form of assessment of research-based competencies. A total of 76 articles were identified as part of the initial search; 16 met the criteria for inclusion. Two types of assessments of clinical research competence were identified: subjective self-assessments (n = 13) and objective tests (n = 6). These assessments covered a wide range of competencies, but there were no competency domains common to all. Most assessments had limited validation. Training was consistently associated with self-assessed competence but had little relationship to objective measures of competence. In contrast, experience was consistently associated with objectively assessed competence but not with self-assessed competence. These findings have important implications for those interested in assessing medical education programs. We describe a recommended standard for validity for assessments used for the purposes of summative program assessment.
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- Phillip A Ianni
- 216035Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- 216035Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- 216035Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- 216035Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- 216035Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- College of Pharmacy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Beyond the common metrics: Expanding the impact of the KL2 mentored career development program using alternative impact assessment frameworks. J Clin Transl Sci 2019; 3:1-4. [PMID: 31404156 PMCID: PMC6676494 DOI: 10.1017/cts.2019.375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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McNab M, Berry A, Skapetis T. The potential of a lecture series in changing intent and experience among health professionals to conduct research in a large hospital: a retrospective pre-post design. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2019; 19:124. [PMID: 31046770 PMCID: PMC6498614 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-019-1548-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2019] [Accepted: 04/05/2019] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Promoting research capacity within public health can encourage and engage employees to undertake research, utilising their understanding of the complex needs that exist within the public health system to provide more relevant research outcomes. Despite this, there are a number of reasons cited by health care professionals as to why research is not undertaken, and a lack of support for research participation results in missed opportunities for experienced clinical and public health staff to gain research experience, expand the evidence base, and promote and support research. The aim of this study is to identify if education in research, delivered through a series of lectures at a large tertiary referral hospital, results in an increase in the experience and intent to conduct research. METHODS A series of six lectures to aid in the understanding and development of research were delivered to health employees, health care professionals, students and their associates within a large public Australian hospital. Following these lectures, a validated instrument was developed and asked respondents to assess their research activity, research training history, and experience in conducting research using a retrospective pre/post- test design. RESULTS Over half (57.1%) of respondents (n = 49) reported no previous researcher education training prior to the lectures. Following the lectures, reported researcher experience increased significantly in the areas of writing a research protocol, using qualitative research methods, publishing research, writing and presenting a research report, analysing and interpreting results, using quantitative research methods, generating research ideas, and applying for research funding. At 6 months following the lecture series intent to be involved in further research was seen in the areas of submitting an ethics application, analysing qualitative and quantitative research data, and research funding applications. CONCLUSIONS Six one hour face to face research lectures can improve self-reported levels of intention to become involved in research as well as research experience amongst hospital health care professionals at 6 months. This traditional modality of education should still be considered as relevant strategy in building research capacity as measured innovatively using a retrospective pre/post test methodology.
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- Michelle McNab
- Oral Health, Western Sydney Local Health District, Oral Health Network Offices, Level 2 Westmead Centre for Oral Health, Westmead, 2145 Australia
- University of Sydney Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney Dental School, Mons Road, Westmead, 2145 Australia
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- Intensive Care Unit, Westmead Hospital, PO Box 533, Wentworthville, 2145 Australia
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- Oral Health, Western Sydney Local Health District, Oral Health Network Offices, Level 2 Westmead Centre for Oral Health, Westmead, 2145 Australia
- University of Sydney Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney Dental School, Mons Road, Westmead, 2145 Australia
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Monzer N, Herzog W, Löwe B, Zipfel S, Henningsen P, Rose M, Lehmann M, Giel KE, Marten-Mittag B, Fischer F, Hartmann M. Reviving the Clinician Scientist: A Best Practice Model. PSYCHOTHERAPY AND PSYCHOSOMATICS 2019; 88:114-115. [PMID: 30605911 DOI: 10.1159/000495693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2018] [Accepted: 11/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Nelly Monzer
- Department of General Internal Medicine and Psychosomatics/ University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General Internal Medicine and Psychosomatics/ University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute and Outpatient Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy/University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy/Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Centrum für Innere Medizin und Dermatologie, Medizinische Klinik mit Schwerpunkt Psychosomatik/ Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany.,Quantitative Health Sciences, Outcomes Measurement Science/University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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- Institute and Outpatient Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy/University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy/Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Centrum für Innere Medizin und Dermatologie, Medizinische Klinik mit Schwerpunkt Psychosomatik/ Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of General Internal Medicine and Psychosomatics/ University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany,
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Ajjawi R, Crampton PES, Rees CE. What really matters for successful research environments? A realist synthesis. MEDICAL EDUCATION 2018; 52:936-950. [PMID: 30043516 PMCID: PMC6120529 DOI: 10.1111/medu.13643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2018] [Revised: 03/12/2018] [Accepted: 05/16/2018] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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CONTEXT Research environments, or cultures, are thought to be the most influential predictors of research productivity. Although several narrative and systematic reviews have begun to identify the characteristics of research-favourable environments, these reviews have ignored the contextual complexities and multiplicity of environmental characteristics. OBJECTIVES The current synthesis adopts a realist approach to explore what interventions work for whom and under what circumstances. METHODS We conducted a realist synthesis of the international literature in medical education, education and medicine from 1992 to 2016, following five stages: (i) clarifying the scope; (ii) searching for evidence; (iii) assessing quality; (iv) extracting data, and (v) synthesising data. RESULTS We identified numerous interventions relating to research strategy, people, income, infrastructure and facilities (IIF), and collaboration. These interventions resulted in positive or negative outcomes depending on the context and mechanisms fired. We identified diverse contexts at the individual and institutional levels, but found that disciplinary contexts were less influential. There were a multiplicity of positive and negative mechanisms, along with three cross-cutting mechanisms that regularly intersected: time; identity, and relationships. Outcomes varied widely and included both positive and negative outcomes across subjective (e.g. researcher identity) and objective (e.g. research quantity and quality) domains. CONCLUSIONS The interplay among mechanisms and contexts is central to understanding the outcomes of specific interventions, bringing novel insights to the literature. Researchers, research leaders and research organisations should prioritise the protection of time for research, enculturate researcher identities, and develop collaborative relationships to better foster successful research environments. Future research should further explore the interplay among time, identity and relationships.
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- Rola Ajjawi
- Centre for Research in Assessment and Digital Learning (CRADLE)Deakin UniversityGeelongVictoriaAustralia
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- Research Department of Medical EducationUniversity College LondonLondonUK
- Monash Centre for Scholarship in Health Education (MCSHE)Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health SciencesMonash UniversityClaytonVictoriaAustralia
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- Monash Centre for Scholarship in Health Education (MCSHE)Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health SciencesMonash UniversityClaytonVictoriaAustralia
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Kulkarni K, Muia J, Boulaftali Y, Blondon M, Lauw MN. Early career professionals: A challenging road. Res Pract Thromb Haemost 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/rth2.12070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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- Ketan Kulkarni
- Department of Pediatrics; Division of Hematology/Oncology; IWK Health Centre; Halifax Nova Scotia Canada
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- Department of Medicine; Washington University School of Medicine; St. Louis MO USA
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- Laboratory of Vascular Translational Science; U1148, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM); Paris France
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- Division of Angiology and Hemostasis; Geneva University Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine; Geneva Switzerland
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- Department of Vascular Medicine and Department of Hematology; Academic Medical Center; Amsterdam the Netherlands
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Mickan S, Wenke R, Weir K, Bialocerkowski A, Noble C. Strategies for research engagement of clinicians in allied health (STRETCH): a mixed methods research protocol. BMJ Open 2017; 7:e014876. [PMID: 28899887 PMCID: PMC5640124 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-014876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Allied health professionals (AHPs) report positive attitudes to using research evidence in clinical practice, yet often lack time, confidence and skills to use, participate in and conduct research. A range of multifaceted strategies including education, mentoring and guidance have been implemented to increase AHPs' use of and participation in research. Emerging evidence suggests that knowledge brokering activities have the potential to support research engagement, but it is not clear which knowledge brokering strategies are most effective and in what contexts they work best to support and maintain clinicians' research engagement. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This protocol describes an exploratory concurrent mixed methods study that is designed to understand how allied health research fellows use knowledge brokering strategies within tailored evidence-based interventions, to facilitate research engagement by allied health clinicians. Simultaneously, a realist approach will guide a systematic process evaluation of the research fellows' pattern of use of knowledge brokering strategies within each case study to build a programme theory explaining which knowledge brokering strategies work best, in what contexts and why. Learning and behavioural theories will inform this critical explanation. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION An explanation of how locally tailored evidence-based interventions improve AHPs use of, participation in and leadership of research projects will be summarised and shared with all participating clinicians and within each case study. It is expected that local recommendations will be developed and shared with medical and nursing professionals in and beyond the health service, to facilitate building research capacity in a systematic and effective way.
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- Sharon Mickan
- Allied Health Clinical Governance, Education and Research, Gold Coast Health, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Allied Health Clinical Governance, Education and Research, Gold Coast Health, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Allied Health Clinical Governance, Education and Research, Gold Coast Health, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Allied Health Clinical Governance, Education and Research, Gold Coast Health, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- School of Medicine, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- School of Pharmacy, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
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