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Research coordinator networks and support models among academic health centers in the CTSA consortium
Sylvia Baedorf Kassis1, Sabune Winkler2, Min J Gianforti2
1Clinical & Translational Science Institute, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA.
Introduction:
Research coordinators (RCs) are vital to the clinical research enterprise, ensuring research is conducted ethically, results are scientifically sound and human research subjects are protected. Given the absence of a prior systematic inquiry, we sought to understand the ways in which Clinical & Translational Science Award-funded academic health centers support RCs.
Methods:
Our survey asked questions about existing coordinator networks and where none existed, collected data on the characterization of resources and services provided to support RCs (outside of salary).
Results:
Findings show 4 mechanisms support RCs: identification of the workforce, professionalization of the position, dissemination of information, and offering of services.
Conclusion:
An academic health center that wishes to deliver research training and services to their RC workforce will need identification and communication structures in place before supportive activities can be effectively implemented.
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