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Teaching interested clinicians how to develop research projects
Cindy A Wojtecki1, Michael J Wade, Michele T Pato
1Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, USA. Cindy.Wojtecki@ucsf.edu
Summary
Busy clinicians can learn to develop research projects from their practice. This study shows improved research skills and project generation through a structured course, fostering mutual respect between educators and learners.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Clinical Research
Background:
- Clinicians often face challenges in initiating and designing research projects.
- Integrating research skills into clinical practice requires innovative educational approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a teaching method for clinicians focused on generating research projects from clinical practice.
- To assess the impact of a structured course on clinicians' research skills and project development capabilities.
Main Methods:
- A co-taught course involving a biostatistician and clinical nurse specialist was delivered to hospital clinicians.
- The curriculum focused on initiating and designing studies, building upon a prior Basic Research Skills course.
- Participants attended 10 weekly one-hour sessions.
Main Results:
- 14 clinicians completed the course with an average attendance of 79.5%.
- Pre- and post-test scores showed significant improvement in research knowledge (51% to 75%).
- Six research projects were successfully generated by the participating clinicians.
Conclusions:
- Engaging busy clinicians in research project development is feasible through tailored educational programs.
- The program fostered mutual respect and collaborative learning between clinical experts and educators.
- This approach enhances clinical practice by empowering clinicians to conduct research.
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