Developing strategies to enhance health services research capacity in a predominantly rural Canadian health authority

Miller, Jennifer E.; MacLean, Leslie Bryant; Coward, Patricia; Broemeling, Anne-Marie

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“…Research capacity-building opportunities are critical to building and sustaining rural health research [ 4 , 44 – 46 ]. In our study we identified an increase in rural research capacity.…”

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Patterns of collaboration and knowledge generated by an Australian rural research centre over 20 years: a co-authorship network analysis

Bailie,

Matous,

Bailie

et al. 2023

Health Res Policy Sys

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Background People living in rural areas have poorer health than their urban counterparts. Although rural health research centres have been promoted as vehicles for improving rural health by contributing evidence to address rural health disadvantage and building research capacity, their characteristics and evolution are poorly understood. Collaboration is known to have an important positive influence on research outputs and research quality. In this study we examine publication outputs from an Australian rural research centre to evaluate how researchers have engaged in research collaboration over a two-decade period. Methods A retrospective longitudinal study of publications in peer-reviewed journals from a rural research centre—University Centre for Rural Health (UCRH) —between January 2002 and December 2021. Organisational co-author networks across four periods (2002–2006; 2007–2011; 2012–2016; 2017–2021) were constructed based on author organisational affiliations and examined using social network analysis methods. Descriptive characteristics included organisation types, study design, region of study focus, thematic research trends, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female authorship, and journal characteristics. Results We identified 577 publications with 130 different UCRH-affiliated authors. Publications and the co-author network increased in number and diversity over each period, with an acceleration and a consolidation of the network in the final period. Over time there was an increase in publications related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, coupled with an increase in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authorship and collaborations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations; rise in female senior authorship and publication in quartile 1 journals. About two-thirds of publications make no reference to regional or remote populations. Conclusion Collaboration in publications increased, expanded, and consolidated, which coincided with an increase in the number and diversity of both co-authoring organisations and UCRH-affiliated authors in the final period. The findings highlight the value of collaborations (including urban and international) in building and strengthening rural health research capacity. With increased capacity and consolidation of the network it is now imperative that research becomes more focussed on understanding and addressing rural health inequities.

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confidence: 99%

Patterns of collaboration and knowledge generated by an Australian rural research centre over 20 years: a co-authorship network analysis

Bailie,

Matous,

Bailie

et al. 2023

Health Res Policy Sys

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“…To facilitate rural research and practice (a) there must be an integration of rural experiences in nursing education, (b) nursing students must be recruited from rural settings, and (c) nursing education must be delivered from rural settings (Bushy & leipert, 2005). Strategies to integrate research and eBP projects require course assignments, collaboration with clinical partners on research applicable to clinical practice, and provision of networking and educational opportunities-academic/clinical partnerships (Miller et al, 2009). Dr. Winters and her faculty colleagues have worked to increase collaboration efforts in western Montana.…”

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Rural Nursing Theory: Past, Present, and Future

Lee¹,

Winters²

2021

Rural Nursing

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Discuss the strategies you might use to initiate and sustain theory development with your colleagues.l Identify the areas within rural nursing theory (RNT) that need further development. Identify the specific strategies to address those needs.l Identify the real-world learning experiences for students, which allow them to explore health needs and perceptions of rural persons from numerous rural groups.

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Strategies to improve research capacity across European general practice: The views of members of EGPRN and Wonca Europe

Huas

Petek

Díaz

et al. 2019

European Journal of General Practice

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Background: The effectiveness of any national healthcare system is highly correlated with the strength of primary care within that system. A strong research basis is essential for a firm and vibrant primary care system. General practitioners (GPs) are at the centre of most primary care systems. Objectives: To inform on actions required to increase research capacity in general practice, particularly in low capacity countries, we collected information from the members of the European General Practice Research Network (EGPRN) and the European World Organization of Family Doctors (Wonca). Methods: A qualitative design including eight semi-structured interviews and two discursive workshops were undertaken with members of EGPRN and Wonca Europe. Appreciative inquiry methods were utilized. Krueger’s (1994) framework analysis approach was used to analyse the data. Results: Research performance in general practice requires improvements in the following areas: visibility of research; knowledge acquisition; mentoring and exchange; networking and research networks; collaboration with industry, authorities and other stakeholders. Research capacity building (RCB) strategies need to be both flexible and financially supported. Leadership and collaboration are crucial. Conclusion: Members of the GP research community see the clear need for both national and international primary care research networks to facilitate appropriate RCB interventions. These interventions should be multifaceted, responding to needs at different levels and tailored to the context where they are to be implemented.

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Developing strategies to enhance health services research capacity in a predominantly rural Canadian health authority

Cited by 8 publications

References 12 publications

Patterns of collaboration and knowledge generated by an Australian rural research centre over 20 years: a co-authorship network analysis

Patterns of collaboration and knowledge generated by an Australian rural research centre over 20 years: a co-authorship network analysis

Rural Nursing Theory: Past, Present, and Future

Strategies to improve research capacity across European general practice: The views of members of EGPRN and Wonca Europe

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