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Lauren B Solberg1, H Robert Kolb2, Alena Prikhidko3
1Assistant Professor and Director of the Program in Bioethics, Law, and Medical Professionalism at the University of Florida.
Clinical Researcher (Alexandria, Va.)
|September 18, 2018
Summary
Clinical research coordinator (CRC) training programs are vital for workforce development. This study found that existing competency frameworks miss key skills, highlighting the need for program improvement.
Area of Science:
- Clinical research management
- Healthcare workforce development
- Professional competency assessment
Background:
- Educational programs are crucial for clinical research coordinators' (CRCs) skill development.
- Current understanding of how these programs meet CRC needs is limited.
- Effective training is essential for robust clinical trial execution.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate clinical research coordinators' experiences with a six-month competency-based training course.
- To identify specific training needs and skill gaps among CRCs.
- To assess the alignment of training content with current competency frameworks.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research methodology utilizing focus groups.
- In-depth interviews with six participating clinical research coordinators.
- Analysis of participant feedback on training impact on daily work.
Main Results:
- Training positively impacted CRCs' daily work, confirming previous findings.
- Two essential competencies were identified as missing from the Joint Task Force framework.
- Gaps were noted in "Communication and Teamwork" and "Leadership and Professionalism" domains.
Conclusions:
- Identified competencies are critical for effective clinical research coordination.
- Existing competency frameworks may not fully capture the practical needs of CRCs.
- Qualitative research is instrumental in ensuring competency domains are relevant and user-centered.
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