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An interdisciplinary approach to capacity building in applied research
Clémence Dallaire1, Kim A Critchley, Sam Sheps
1Centre de formation et d'expertise en recherche en administration des services infirmiers Faculté des sciences infirmières, Université Laval, Québec, QC.
Healthcare Policy = Politiques De Sante
|April 21, 2009
Summary
The Canadian Health Services Research Foundation
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Nursing Research
- Applied Health Research
Background:
- The Canadian Health Services Research Foundation (CHSRF) established Regional Training Centres (RTCs).
- RTCs provide interdisciplinary education and experience in applied health and nursing services research.
- Graduates are highly sought after by academic and health services decision-making agencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe how RTCs build capacity in health services research.
- To highlight the benefits of an interdisciplinary approach in research training.
- To examine the impact of RTCs on research skill development.
Main Methods:
- The paper describes the model and outcomes of the RTCs.
- Focus on the interdisciplinary educational approach.
- Analysis of the impact on research capacity building.
Main Results:
- RTCs foster an interdisciplinary approach to research.
- Students gain diverse perspectives and methodological skills.
- Graduates are well-prepared for research and decision-making roles.
Conclusions:
- The CHSRF's RTCs effectively build capacity in health services research.
- An interdisciplinary approach enhances research capabilities.
- RTCs produce highly skilled graduates for the health sector.
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