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Sue Bookey-Bassett1, Andria Bianchi2, Joy Richards3
1Research and development leader, Academic Affairs, Research, and Innovation, Collaborative Academic Practice at the University Health Network (UHN), Toronto, ON;
Healthcare Quarterly (Toronto, Ont.)
|June 28, 2019
Summary
Clinician-scientists (CSs) are vital to healthcare research but face challenges. This study reviews their training, roles, and strategies to support these essential professionals.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Research
- Academic Health Sciences
- Clinical Practice
Background:
- Clinician-scientists (CSs) are crucial for healthcare innovation but often lack recognition and support.
- Existing literature highlights the importance of CSs while noting significant barriers to their recruitment and retention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively review the current status of the clinician-scientist role.
- To identify challenges and effective strategies for supporting clinician-scientists.
Main Methods:
- Conducted two literature reviews to analyze the clinician-scientist role.
- Examined education, training, importance, barriers, and support strategies for CSs.
Main Results:
- Identified key challenges in attracting and retaining clinicians in CS roles.
- Outlined strategies for supporting and sustaining CS roles, including a Canadian example for non-physician CSs.
Conclusions:
- Clinician-scientists are essential for research infrastructure, particularly in academic health sciences centers.
- Effective strategies are needed to support and increase the number of clinician-scientists, especially from nursing and allied health professions, to advance practice-based research.
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