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Training for interdisciplinary health research: defining the required competencies
Kristine M Gebbie1, Benjamin Mason Meier, Suzanne Bakken
1Center for Health Policy, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, USA.
Journal of Allied Health
|July 18, 2008
Summary
Successful interdisciplinary research requires specific skills. This study identified 17 essential competencies for effective collaboration in health research, crucial for tackling complex health challenges.
Area of Science:
- Health research
- Interdisciplinary studies
Background:
- Complex health issues increasingly require interdisciplinary research approaches.
- Existing literature lacks a clear definition of competencies needed for successful interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Previous research focused on attitudes and resources, not specific skill sets.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define and specify the core competencies essential for effective interdisciplinary health research.
- To establish a consensus on the necessary skills for collaborative research endeavors.
Main Methods:
- A preliminary list of competencies was derived from expert opinions and literature review.
- A Delphi panel of interdisciplinary researchers was convened to achieve consensus.
- The process focused on an established definition of interdisciplinary research.
Main Results:
- Seventeen distinct competencies were identified as necessary for interdisciplinary research.
- Consensus was reached among experts on these critical competencies.
Conclusions:
- A defined set of 17 competencies provides a foundation for developing and evaluating interdisciplinary research skills.
- These competencies are vital for enhancing the effectiveness of collaborative health research efforts.
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