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Job analysis of clinical research coordinators using the DACUM process
Hyun Sook Kang1, Haeng Mi Son, Nan Young Lim
1College of Nursing Science, East-West Nursing Research Institute, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea.
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
|February 5, 2013
Summary
This study analyzed the role of clinical research coordinators (CRCs), identifying 12 duties and 78 tasks. Findings highlight the need for tailored CRC education programs to support their career progression.
Area of Science:
- Clinical research operations
- Healthcare workforce development
Background:
- Clinical research coordinators (CRCs) play a vital role in trial execution.
- Understanding CRC duties is essential for effective trial management and training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the job responsibilities of clinical research coordinators (CRCs).
- To identify and validate the key duties and tasks performed by CRCs.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Developing a Curriculum (DACUM) workshop to define the CRC role.
- Identified and validated CRC duties and tasks based on importance, difficulty, and frequency.
Main Results:
- Defined a CRC as a professional coordinating clinical research tasks according to Good Clinical Practice.
- Identified 12 core duties and 78 specific tasks for CRCs.
- Participant eligibility confirmation was the highest-ranked task (DC=8.03).
Conclusions:
- The DACUM process revealed the diverse responsibilities of CRCs.
- Results indicate a need for structured CRC education programs aligned with career development.
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