Exploring the Components of the Research Empowerment Program of the Faculty Members of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Iran Based on the CIPP Model: A Qualitative Study

Abstract

Background: The promotion and organizational growth of the research empowerment program of faculty members require the accurate recognition of the influential components. Objectives: The present study aimed to explore the components of the research empowerment program of university faculty members using the context, input, process, and product model (CIPP). Methods: This qualitative study was conducted using content analysis on 15 faculty members of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Iran in 2020. The participants were selected via purposive sampling. Data were collected via in-depth, semi-structured interviews, and the component analysis was performed using MAXQDA 20. Results: After data analysis, eight main categories were extracted based on the CIPP model, including context component (preparation and planning), input component (content and resources), process component (implementation and control), and product component (performance and correction). Conclusions: According to the results, the research empowerment program of the faculty members could be improved by considering the influential factors in the quality of these programs.