Training Impact on Novice and Experienced Research Coordinators
Linda S Behar-Horenstein1, JoNell Efantis Potter2, Alena Prikhidko1
1University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA.
Qualitative Report (Online)
|January 9, 2018
Summary
Research coordinator training is vital. Classroom sessions were preferred over online, validating experiences and influencing self-perception, guiding future curriculum development for clinical research professionals.
Area of Science:
- Clinical research professional development
- Competency-based training in healthcare
Background:
- Effective training and professional development are crucial for the clinical research enterprise.
- Understanding research coordinators' perspectives is key to developing a standardized core curriculum.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore research coordinators' views on the impact of online versus classroom training sessions.
- To identify themes related to training experiences for both novice and experienced coordinators.
Main Methods:
- Grounded theory analysis of focus group interviews with 17 research coordinators (10 novice, 7 experienced) across three institutions.
- Participants completed a two-day classroom training session prior to interviews.
Main Results:
- Novice and experienced coordinators shared themes of 'Identifying Preferences for Instruction' and 'Changing Self Perceptions'.
- Experienced coordinators uniquely focused on 'Re-Assessing Skills' and 'Promoting Leadership and Advocacy', highlighting infrastructure and cultural factors.
- Novice coordinators suggested improvements through 'Making Programmatic Improvements', indicating a preference for classroom learning and validation of experiences.
Conclusions:
- Training significantly impacts research coordinators' self-perceptions and professional validation.
- A standardized curriculum should be tailored to participant needs, considering experience levels and incorporating technology effectively.
- Findings offer guidance for developing impactful, experience-based training programs for clinical research coordinators.
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