What happens next?: Evaluation of a scheme to support primary care practitioners with a fledgling interest in research

Bateman, Hilarie; Walter, Fiona M; Elliott, Jim

doi:10.1093/fampra/cmh118

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“…Many evaluations of RCB have used these as outcomes [9,10,22,23]. Some argue that publications in peer reviewed journals are a tall order for the low research skills base in some areas of health care practice [5], and argue for an appropriate time frame to evaluate progress.…”

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“…A framework to measure RCB should explore and try to unpack this 'added value', both in terms of professional outcomes,[10] which include increasing professional enthusiasm, and supporting the application of critical thinking, and the use of evidence in practice. Whilst doing research alongside practice is not the only way these skills and attitudes can be developed, it does seem to be an important impact of RCB that should be examined.…”

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A framework to evaluate research capacity building in health care

2005

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BackgroundBuilding research capacity in health services has been recognised internationally as important in order to produce a sound evidence base for decision-making in policy and practice. Activities to increase research capacity for, within, and by practice include initiatives to support individuals and teams, organisations and networks. Little has been discussed or concluded about how to measure the effectiveness of research capacity building (RCB)DiscussionThis article attempts to develop the debate on measuring RCB. It highlights that traditional outcomes of publications in peer reviewed journals and successful grant applications may be important outcomes to measure, but they may not address all the relevant issues to highlight progress, especially amongst novice researchers. They do not capture factors that contribute to developing an environment to support capacity development, or on measuring the usefulness or the 'social impact' of research, or on professional outcomes.The paper suggests a framework for planning change and measuring progress, based on six principles of RCB, which have been generated through the analysis of the literature, policy documents, empirical studies, and the experience of one Research and Development Support Unit in the UK. These principles are that RCB should: develop skills and confidence, support linkages and partnerships, ensure the research is 'close to practice', develop appropriate dissemination, invest in infrastructure, and build elements of sustainability and continuity. It is suggested that each principle operates at individual, team, organisation and supra-organisational levels. Some criteria for measuring progress are also given.SummaryThis paper highlights the need to identify ways of measuring RCB. It points out the limitations of current measurements that exist in the literature, and proposes a framework for measuring progress, which may form the basis of comparison of RCB activities. In this way it could contribute to establishing the effectiveness of these interventions, and establishing a knowledge base to inform the science of RCB.

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A framework to evaluate research capacity building in health care

2005

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“…The outcomes of RCB initiatives reported in the literature use a variety of traditional research output measures such as grants received and papers published,9,24 as well as nontraditional measures such as network relationships25 and professional contribution 26. The literature has been criticized for focusing on the challenges of developing capacity, presenting generalized or ad hoc solutions, and telling us little about how the RCB process varies geographically and between different settings and professional groups 18,27.…”

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Motivators, enablers, and barriers to building allied health research capacity

Pager

Holden²,

Golenko³

2012

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PurposeA sound, scientific base of high quality research is needed to inform service planning and decision making and enable improved policy and practice. However, some areas of health practice, particularly many of the allied health areas, are generally considered to have a low evidence base. In order to successfully build research capacity in allied health, a clearer understanding is required of what assists and encourages research as well as the barriers and challenges.Participants and methodsThis study used written surveys to collect data relating to motivators, enablers, and barriers to research capacity building. Respondents were asked to answer questions relating to them as individuals and other questions relating to their team. Allied health professionals were recruited from multidisciplinary primary health care teams in Queensland Health. Eighty-five participants from ten healthcare teams completed a written version of the research capacity and culture survey.ResultsThe results of this study indicate that individual allied health professionals are more likely to report being motivated to do research by intrinsic factors such as a strong interest in research. Barriers they identified to research are more likely to be extrinsic factors such as workload and lack of time. Allied health professionals identified some additional factors that impact on their research capacity than those reported in the literature, such as a desire to keep at the “cutting edge” and a lack of exposure to research. Some of the factors influencing individuals to do research were different to those influencing teams. These results are discussed with reference to organizational behavior and theories of motivation.ConclusionSupporting already motivated allied health professional individuals and teams to conduct research by increased skills training, infrastructure, and quarantined time is likely to produce better outcomes for research capacity building investment.

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“…6,7 Alongside increasing government investment through grants and collaborative partnerships for rural health research with the rural universities, this has the potential to bring about better health services and fairer health outcomes for rural people. To further improve RRCBP candidate results, more emphasis T A B L E 1 Rural Research Capacity Building Program candidate self-assessed change in self-rated research experience on the 10 Research Spider items from commencement to completion (n = 130) could be applied to activities which help candidates publish their research while on the program.…”

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“…[1][2][3] Experienced rural clinicians understand the unique characteristics and needs related to rural health service delivery, although they are not necessarily well equipped to investigate identified needs or gaps in service delivery. 6,7 There is some evidence of recent increases in investment and prioritisation in rural and regional research capacity building at an organisational level in rural New South Wales (NSW), Australia. 6,7 There is some evidence of recent increases in investment and prioritisation in rural and regional research capacity building at an organisational level in rural New South Wales (NSW), Australia.…”

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Building research experience: Impact of a novice researcher development program for rural health workers

Schmidt

Webster

Duncanson

2019

Australian J Rural Health

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Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the effect of the Rural Research Capacity Building Program on self-reported research experience of rural health workers. Design: A repeat cross-sectional study design was used to assess self-reported research experience at the commencement and completion of a novice researcher development program. Setting: Candidates in the Rural Research Capacity Building Program are health workers employed in the rural NSW public health service who have not completed research higher degrees. Participants: One hundred and thirty candidates of the Rural Research Capacity Building Program from the 2006 to 2013 cohorts were participated. Interventions: The Rural Research Capacity Building Program is an experiential learning program in which candidates gain research experience by undertaking a new, self-selected, local health service endorsed research project over a 2-year period, supported by 10 days face-to-face teaching, weekly teleconferencing and mentoring. Main outcome measures: Change in self-assessed research experience using a validated 10-item measurement tool known as the Research Spider which measures 10 domains of research experience. Results: Reported research experience demonstrated statistically significant increases across all 10 domains of research experience. The largest change was 'writing and presenting a research report' and 'writing a research protocol'. Conclusions: Significant increases in Research Spider results across all 10 domains demonstrated that completing the Rural Research Capacity Building Program significantly improves self-assessed research experience. Rural health workers who are experienced and confident to undertake research are more capable of studying health problems and finding solutions unique to the rural setting. K E Y W O R D S capacity building, research, Research Spider, rural, self-assessment of research experience | 393 SCHMIDT eT al.

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What happens next?: Evaluation of a scheme to support primary care practitioners with a fledgling interest in research

Cited by 16 publications

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A framework to evaluate research capacity building in health care

A framework to evaluate research capacity building in health care

Motivators, enablers, and barriers to building allied health research capacity

Building research experience: Impact of a novice researcher development program for rural health workers

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