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Cordrey T, Thomas A, King E, Gustafson O. Evaluating the perceived impact and legacy of master's degree level research in the allied health professions: a UK-wide cross-sectional survey. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2024; 24:750. [PMID: 38997702 PMCID: PMC11241887 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-05582-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
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BACKGROUND Post graduate master's degree qualifications are increasingly required to advance allied health profession careers in education, clinical practice, leadership, and research. Successful awards are dependent on completion of a research dissertation project. Despite the high volume of experience gained and research undertaken at this level, the benefits and impact are not well understood. Our study aimed to evaluate the perceived impact and legacy of master's degree training and research on allied health profession practice and research activity. METHODS A cross-sectional online survey design was used to collect data from allied health professionals working in the United Kingdom who had completed a postgraduate master's degree. Participants were recruited voluntarily using social media and clinical interest group advertisement. Data was collected between October and December 2022 and was analysed using descriptive statistics and narrative content analysis. Informed consent was gained, and the study was approved by the university research ethics committee. RESULTS Eighty-four responses were received from nine allied health professions with paramedics and physiotherapists forming the majority (57%) of respondents. Primary motivation for completion of the master's degree was for clinical career progression (n = 44, 52.4%) and formation of the research dissertation question was predominantly sourced from individual ideas (n = 58, 69%). Formal research output was low with 27.4% (n = 23) of projects published in peer reviewed journal and a third of projects reporting no output or dissemination at all. Perceived impact was rated highest in individual learning outcomes, such as improving confidence and capability in clinical practice and research skills. Ongoing research engagement and activity was high with over two thirds (n = 57, 67.9%) involved in formal research projects. CONCLUSION The focus of master's degree level research was largely self-generated with the highest perceived impact on individual outcomes rather than broader clinical service and organisation influence. Formal output from master's research was low, but ongoing research engagement and activity was high suggesting master's degree training is an under-recognised source for AHP research capacity building. Future research should investigate the potential benefits of better coordinated and prioritised research at master's degree level on professional and organisational impact.
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- Terry Cordrey
- Oxford Allied Health Professions Research and Innovation Unit, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, OX3 9DU, UK.
- Centre for Movement, Occupational, and Rehabilitation Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, OX3 0BP, UK.
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- Barts Health NHS Trust, Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1BB, UK
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- Oxford Allied Health Professions Research and Innovation Unit, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, OX3 9DU, UK
- Centre for Movement, Occupational, and Rehabilitation Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, OX3 0BP, UK
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- Oxford Allied Health Professions Research and Innovation Unit, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, OX3 9DU, UK
- Centre for Movement, Occupational, and Rehabilitation Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, OX3 0BP, UK
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Dhote A, Puygrenier P, Tranchart H, Penna C, Fuks D, Gaillard M. Publication Fate of Research Works Achieved During Master's Degree in Surgical Science in a French Survey. MEDICAL SCIENCE EDUCATOR 2024; 34:363-370. [PMID: 38686154 PMCID: PMC11055823 DOI: 10.1007/s40670-023-01973-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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The aim of this study was to assess the publication fate of research projects performed during the research year by students enrolled in a Master's degree (MSc) of surgical science and to identify factors associated with subsequent publication. An anonymous online survey of 35 questions was sent to students enrolled in MSc of surgical science between 2013 and 2020. The questionnaire included student's characteristics, topic, and supervision of the research projects developed during the research year and dissemination of the research work. Data regarding publication was collected using PubMed database. Factors associated with publication were identified by univariate analysis. Among 361 students, 26% completed the survey. Among respondents, the publication rate of research projects was 53.7%. The median time interval between the end of the research year and the date of publication was 2 (1-3) years. The student was listed as a first author in 70.6% of publications. Factors associated with publication of the research work completed during the research year were student's previous publications (P = 0.041) and presentation of the research work in academic conferences (P = 0.005). The most mentioned cause for non-publication was the absence of completion of the research work. Among respondents, the publication rate of research works performed during the MSc was high, which emphasizes the quality of the work carried out by the students and their involvement. Significant efforts must be undertaken to encourage the enrollment of residents in scientific research. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40670-023-01973-y.
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- Alix Dhote
- Department of Digestive, Hepatobiliary and Endocrine Surgery, Hôpital Cochin, APHP.Centre, 27 rue du Faubourg Saint Jacques, 75014 Paris, France
- Faculté de Médecine, Université Paris Cité, 75006 Paris, France
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- Department of Digestive, Hepatobiliary and Endocrine Surgery, Hôpital Cochin, APHP.Centre, 27 rue du Faubourg Saint Jacques, 75014 Paris, France
- Faculté de Médecine, Université Paris Cité, 75006 Paris, France
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Digestive Surgery, Hôpital Antoine Béclère, APHP, Université Paris Saclay, 92140 Clamart, France
- Université Paris Saclay, Faculté de Médecine Paris Sud, 94275 Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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- Université Paris Saclay, Faculté de Médecine Paris Sud, 94275 Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
- Department of Oncologic and Digestive Surgery, Hôpital Bicêtre, APHP, Université Paris Saclay, 94725 Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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- Department of Digestive, Hepatobiliary and Endocrine Surgery, Hôpital Cochin, APHP.Centre, 27 rue du Faubourg Saint Jacques, 75014 Paris, France
- Faculté de Médecine, Université Paris Cité, 75006 Paris, France
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- Department of Digestive, Hepatobiliary and Endocrine Surgery, Hôpital Cochin, APHP.Centre, 27 rue du Faubourg Saint Jacques, 75014 Paris, France
- Faculté de Médecine, Université Paris Cité, 75006 Paris, France
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Kim S, Rochette A, Ahmed S, Archambault PS, Auger C, Battaglini A, Freeman AR, Kehayia E, Kinsella EA, Larney E, Letts L, Nugus P, Raymond MH, Salbach NM, Sinnige D, Snider L, Swaine B, Tousignant-Laflamme Y, Thomas A. Creating synergies among education/research, practice, and policy environments to build capacity for the scholar role in occupational therapy and physiotherapy in the Canadian context. ADVANCES IN HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION : THEORY AND PRACTICE 2023:10.1007/s10459-023-10298-9. [PMID: 38015277 DOI: 10.1007/s10459-023-10298-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Scholarly practice (SP) is considered a key competency of occupational therapy and physiotherapy. To date, the three sectors-education/research, practice, and policy/regulation-that support SP have been working relatively independently. The goals of this project were to (a) understand how representatives of the three sectors conceptualize SP; (b) define each sector's individual and collective roles in supporting SP; (c) identify factors influencing the enactment of SP and the specific needs of how best to support SP; and (d) co-develop goals and strategies to support SP across all sectors. We used interpretive description methodology. Consistent with an integrated knowledge translation approach, partners representing the three sectors across Canada recruited individuals from each sector, developed the content and questions for three focus groups, and collected and analyzed the data. Inspired by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research, we developed the questions for the second focus group. We analyzed the data using an inductive thematic analysis method. Thirty-nine participants from the three sectors participated. Themes related to participants' conceptualization of SP included (a) ongoing process, (b) reflective process, (c) broad concept, and (d) collective effort. Themes describing factors influencing and supporting SP were (a) recognition, (b) appropriate conceptualization, (c) social network, (d) accessibility to resources, and (e) forces outside of practitioners' effort. Goals to support SP included (a) further recognizing SP, (b) sustaining SP competency, and (c) ensuring access to information. SP requires collaborative and integrated intersectoral support and further recognition of its importance through the collaboration of multiple stakeholders.
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- Sungha Kim
- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal (CRIR), Montréal, QC, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal (CRIR), Montréal, QC, Canada
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal (CRIR), Montréal, QC, Canada
- Clinical Epidemiology, Center for Outcome Research and Evaluation (CORE), McGill University Health Center Research Institute, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal (CRIR), Montréal, QC, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal (CRIR), Montréal, QC, Canada
- Institut universitaire sur la réadaptation en déficience physique de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Directorate of University Teaching and Research, CISSS de Laval, Laval, QC, Canada
- l'École de Santé Publique de l'Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
- VITAM: Centre de Recherche en Santé Durable, Québec, QC, Canada
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal (CRIR), Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Institute of Health Sciences Education, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Association of Canadian Occupational Therapy Regulatory Organizations and College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Health Sciences Education, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Institut National d'Excellence en Santé et en Services Sociaux, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- The KITE Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal (CRIR), Montréal, QC, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal (CRIR), Montréal, QC, Canada
- Institut universitaire sur la réadaptation en déficience physique de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada.
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal (CRIR), Montréal, QC, Canada.
- Institute of Health Sciences Education, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada.
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Nunes GS, Adami SL, Pellenz MM, Rigo D, Estivalet RA, Diel AP, Benincá IL, Haupenthal A. Toward scientific dissemination of undergraduate thesis in physical therapy programs - a cross-sectional study. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 22:32. [PMID: 35016663 PMCID: PMC8753828 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-021-03087-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND The execution of undergraduate thesis is a period in which students have an opportunity to develop their scientific knowledge. However, many barriers could prevent the learning process. This cross-sectional study aimed to analyze the scientific dissemination of results from undergraduate theses in physical therapy programs and verify the existence of barriers and challenges in the preparation of undergraduate thesis. Second, to investigate whether project characteristics and thesis development barriers were associated with the dissemination of undergraduate thesis results. METHODS Physical therapists who graduated as of 2015, from 50 different educational institutions, answered an online questionnaire about barriers faced during the execution of undergraduate thesis and about scientific dissemination of their results. RESULTS Of 324 participants, 43% (n = 138) of participants disseminated their results, and the main form of dissemination was publishing in national journals (18%, n = 58). Regarding the barriers, 76% (n = 246) of participants reported facing some difficulties, and the main challenge highlighted was the lack of scientific knowledge (28%, n = 91). Chances of dissemination were associated with barriers related to scientific understanding and operational factors, such as the type of institution, institutional facilities, and involvement with other projects. CONCLUSION Scientific knowledge seems to be a determining factor for the good development of undergraduate theses. In addition, it is clear the need to stimulate more qualified dissemination that reaches a larger audience. Changes in operational and teaching factors may improve the undergraduate thesis quality. However, the importance of rethinking scientific education within physical therapy programs draws attention.
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- Guilherme S Nunes
- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Federal University of Santa Maria, Av. Roraima, 1000, Santa Maria, RS, Postal Code97105-900, Brazil.
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Federal University of Santa Maria, Av. Roraima, 1000, Santa Maria, RS, Postal Code97105-900, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Federal University of Santa Maria, Av. Roraima, 1000, Santa Maria, RS, Postal Code97105-900, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Federal University of Santa Maria, Av. Roraima, 1000, Santa Maria, RS, Postal Code97105-900, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Federal University of Santa Maria, Av. Roraima, 1000, Santa Maria, RS, Postal Code97105-900, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Federal University of Santa Maria, Av. Roraima, 1000, Santa Maria, RS, Postal Code97105-900, Brazil
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- Department of Health Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Araranguá, SC, Brazil
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Jesus TS, Gianola S, Castellini G, Colquhoun H, Brooks D. Evolving Trends in Physiotherapy Research Publications between 1995 and 2015. Physiother Can 2020; 72:122-131. [PMID: 32494096 DOI: 10.3138/ptc-2018-0065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Purpose: The aim of this study was to comparatively analyze evolving trends in physiotherapy (PT) research publications (excluding case reports and epidemiological and qualitative studies) between 1995 and 2015, inclusively in terms of research design, funding support, age groups, and health conditions. Method: This was an observational study using PubMed-indexed data. Combinations of medical subject headings identified yearly research publications for PT and comparator fields: human-based health and physical rehabilitation. Yearly publications data were extracted, relative percentages were computed, and linear or exponential regressions examined the yearly growth in the proportion of research publications over these 2 decades. Results: As a percentage of human-based health research publications, PT research publications grew exponentially: from 0.54% in 1995 to 2.37% in 2015 (r² = 0.97; p < 0.01). As a percentage of physical rehabilitation research publications, PT research grew from 38.2% in 1995 to 58.7% in 2015 (r² = 0.89; p < 0.01). Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) resulted in the majority of PT research publications (from 45.1% in 1995 to 59.4% in 2015; r² = 0.79; p < 0.01). Rates of declared funding increased (from 29.7% in 1995 to 57% in 2015; r² = 0.83; p < 0.01), but the comparator fields had similar growth. The percentage of PT research publications remained stable for most health conditions and age groups, decreased for those aged 0-18 years (p = 0.012) and for cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions (both p < 0.01), and increased for neoplasms (p < 0.01). Conclusions: PT research publications have become more prevalent among health and physical rehabilitation research publications; the majority of publications report on RCTs.
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- Tiago S Jesus
- Global Health and Tropical Medicine, Institute of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, NOVA University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Center of Biostatistics for Clinical Epidemiology, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca.,Unit of Clinical Epidemiology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi
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- Unit of Clinical Epidemiology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi.,Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy.,Rehabilitation Sciences Institute
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Institute.,Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto.,School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont
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McEachern BM, Winningham I, Wood K, Tang J, VanDerWeide T, O'Brien KK, Salbach NM. Factors Associated with Publication of Research Projects from a Canadian Master of Science Degree Programme in Physical Therapy. Physiother Can 2020; 72:71-80. [PMID: 34385751 DOI: 10.3138/ptc-2018-0089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe the nature and extent of publications and to evaluate whether lead advisor role and experience, data collection tool, sample size, and research topic predict publication for research projects completed as part of a Canadian Master of Science in Physical Therapy (MScPT) programme. Method: We conducted a quantitative, cross-sectional, retrospective review of projects completed between 2003 and 2015 and confirmed publication status through citations of published work, a literature search, and a survey of advisors. We used descriptive statistics to describe the nature and extent of publications and logistic regression to analyze potential predictor variables. Results: Between 2003 and 2015, 44.5% of the 218 projects completed were associated with at least one peer-reviewed journal publication, and there was a seven-fold increase in annual publication rate. Projects led by a scientist or researcher ([OR] = 3.09; 95% CI: 1.15, 8.35), qualitative projects with 10 or more participants ([OR] 6.22; 95% CI: 1.96, 19.78), and quantitative projects with more than 50 participants ([OR] = 2.29; 95% CI: 1.14, 4.63) were associated with an increased likelihood of publication. Conclusions: MScPT research is published at a moderate rate, and annual publication rates increased between 2003 and 2015. Encouragement to obtain adequate sample sizes and additional support for clinician-led projects may enhance publication rates and, ultimately, bridge gaps in research-to-practice integration.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine.,† Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, School of Graduate Studies, University of Toronto, Toronto
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine.,† Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, School of Graduate Studies, University of Toronto, Toronto
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Lacey C, Scodras S, Ardron J, Sellan R, Garbaczewska M, O'Brien KK, Salbach NM. Retrospective Review of Student Research Projects in a Canadian Master of Science in Physical Therapy Programme and the Perceived Impact on Advisors' Research Capacity, Education, Clinical Practice, Knowledge Translation, and Health Policy. Physiother Can 2018; 70:160-168. [PMID: 29755172 DOI: 10.3138/ptc.2016-83] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Purpose: This study's aim was to characterize the nature of students' research conducted for a Master of Science in Physical Therapy (MScPT) degree programme at a Canadian university and evaluate the lead advisors' perspectives of its impact on their research capacity, education, clinical practice, knowledge translation, and health policy. Methods: We conducted a quantitative, cross-sectional, retrospective review of research reports from 2003 to 2014 to characterize the MScPT students' research and a quantitative, cross-sectional e-survey of lead research advisors to evaluate the impact of this research. Results: Data were abstracted from reports of 201 research projects completed between 2003 and 2014. Projects were conducted primarily in university-affiliated hospitals (41.6%) or the university's physical therapy department (41.1%), and the majority (52.5%) had a clinical focus. Of the 95 lead advisors of 201 projects, 59 advisors (response rate 62.1%) of 119 projects completed the survey questionnaire. The respondents most frequently identified clinical practice (45.1%) and advisors' research capacity (31.4%) as areas positively affected by the students' research. Conclusions: The MScPT students' research projects facilitate the conduct of extensive research internally and across affiliated hospitals. This research appears to advance not only clinical practice but also the ability of lead advisors to undertake research.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine.,Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, School of Graduate Studies.,Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine.,Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, School of Graduate Studies
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Öğrenci A, Ekşi MŞ, Özcan-Ekşi EE, Koban O. From idea to publication: Publication rates of theses in neurosurgery from Turkey. Neurol Neurochir Pol 2016; 50:45-7. [PMID: 26851689 DOI: 10.1016/j.pjnns.2015.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2015] [Revised: 11/17/2015] [Accepted: 11/26/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Thesis at the end of residency is considered as the complementary component of postgraduate training. In this respect, thesis helps the residents learn how to ask structured questions, set up the most appropriate study design, conduct the study, retrieve study results and write conclusions with clinical implications. To the best of our knowledge, the publication rates of theses in the field of neurosurgery have not been reported before. Our aim was to find out publication rates of theses in neurosurgery specialty, in this descriptive study. METHODS The database of Higher Education Council of Turkey, which includes the theses of residents in only university hospitals, was screened between years 2004 and 2013. After retrieving the theses from the database; we used search engines to find out the theses published in any SCI/SCI-E-indexed journals. For this purpose, the title of the theses and the author names were used as keywords for searching. Data was presented in a descriptive form as absolute numbers and percentages. RESULTS We retrieved 164 theses written by former residents in neurosurgery using the database. Among 164 theses, 18% (national journals: 9; international journals: 21) were published in SCI/SCI-E indexed journals. CONCLUSION Publication rates of theses in neurosurgery are low as they are in the other specialties of medicine. Our study is a descriptive research, to give an idea about publication rates of theses in neurosurgery. Further studies are required to understand the underlying factors, which are responsible for the limited success in publication of theses in neurosurgery.
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- Ahmet Öğrenci
- Department of Neurosurgery, Batman State Hospital, Batman, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine Center, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine Center, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Göztepe Medikal Park, Istanbul, Turkey
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McGuffin M. Growing the Professional Body of Knowledge Through Undergraduate Student Research: Can We Get that in Writing? J Med Imaging Radiat Sci 2015; 46:S10-S12. [PMID: 31052101 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmir.2015.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Merrylee McGuffin
- Department of Radiation Therapy, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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Assemi M, Ibarra F, Mallios R, Corelli RL. Scholarly contributions of required senior research projects in a doctor of pharmacy curriculum. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION 2015; 79:23. [PMID: 25861104 PMCID: PMC4386744 DOI: 10.5688/ajpe79223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2014] [Accepted: 08/28/2014] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine dissemination outcomes and faculty perceptions of senior research projects conducted from 2008 to 2011 by PharmD students in a curricular pathway focused on direct patient care. METHODS Preceptors' reported dissemination outcomes of research projects were surveyed and their perceptions of the precepting experience were rated using a web-based survey. Results were compared to those from an earlier pharmaceutical care cohort (2002-2007) and a combined cohort of 2, more research-intensive curricular pathways at the school. RESULTS The overall response rate was 90.2%. Project dissemination included 61.3% at an institutional forum, 42.3% as a submitted publication, 37.8% as a poster, and 4.5% as an oral presentation. Projects completed from 2008-2011 were significantly more likely than those from 2002-2007 to be submitted for publication (42.3% vs 10.7%, p<0.001) and published (28.8% vs 5.3%, p<0.001). Most preceptors found their research projects valuable to them professionally (88.3%) and to their own or another institution (83.5% and 78.5%, respectively). Ninety-five percent of preceptors would precept again. CONCLUSION Dissemination rates for pharmaceutical care projects increased over time. Despite modest dissemination levels, the majority of preceptors agreed that required student research projects provide a valuable learning experience for students.
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- Mitra Assemi
- University of California, San Francisco School of Pharmacy, San Francisco, California
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- University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, San Francisco, California
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- University of California, San Francisco School of Pharmacy, San Francisco, California
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Factors influencing publication of scientific articles derived from masters theses in public health. Int J Public Health 2015; 60:495-504. [PMID: 25740659 DOI: 10.1007/s00038-015-0664-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2014] [Revised: 02/03/2015] [Accepted: 02/09/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate theses of a Masters program in Public Health (MPH), in terms of the students' and theses' characteristics that influence publication of the thesis as a scientific article. METHODS Longitudinal study of students who successfully completed the MPH at Universitat Pompeu Fabra and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Spain) from 2006 to 2010. Participants completed an electronic survey and additional data were gathered from university files. RESULTS 162 students participated in the study (83 % response rate). 60.5 % had already published an article derived from their thesis at the time of the study or were in process of publishing it. The likelihood of publishing in a peer-reviewed journal was greater among women (aRR = 1.41), among those who had a bachelor's degree in sciences other than health (aRR = 1.40), had completed the MPH on time (aRR = 2.10), had enrolled in a doctoral program after the MPH (aRR = 1.44) or had a masters thesis score of ≥7 (aRR = 1.61). CONCLUSIONS The majority of MPH students published their thesis in a peer-reviewed journal. The strongest predictors of successful publication were related to academic performance.
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Andrea Ottensmeyer C. Clinician's Commentary on Salbach et al.(1.). Physiother Can 2014; 65:158-9. [PMID: 24403679 DOI: 10.3138/ptc.2012-18cc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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- C Andrea Ottensmeyer
- Physiotherapist, Outpatient Services, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre-St. John's Rehab, 285 Cummer Avenue, Toronto, ON M2M 2G1
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