Related Experiment Video
Updated: Oct 14, 2025

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling
Published on: January 17, 2025
An exploratory study on needs for clinical research training: data from Chinese hospitals
Wei Liu1, Wei Huang1, Chang Liu1
1National Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Middle Wulumuqi Road, Jingan District, 200040, Shanghai, China.
Clinical research training in China is crucial, as many physicians face challenges in data statistics and study design. This study highlights needs for systematic training to develop future physician scientists.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Clinical Research Training
- Health Systems Research
Background:
- Clinical research is vital for medical advancement.
- Effective clinical research requires specialized training and skills.
- Understanding training needs is essential for program development in China.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the needs for clinical research training in China.
- To gather evidence for designing and operating effective training programs.
- To identify specific skill gaps among physicians and researchers.
Main Methods:
- An online questionnaire was distributed to physicians and researchers.
- Data was collected on demographics, clinical research experience, and training needs.
- Convenience sampling was used to recruit 600 participants.
Main Results:
- Over 70% of participants reported difficulties with data statistics.
- More than 50% expressed training needs in cohort/biobank construction and data management.
- Participants preferred combined online and offline training formats.
- High demand exists for training in literature review and grant writing.
Conclusions:
- Physicians in China, even at top institutions, face significant clinical research challenges.
- Systematic training is essential for developing physician scientists in China.
- Key training areas include data statistics, biobank construction, and data management.
Related Concept Videos
Clinical Trials
There are four phases in a clinical trial. A phase one...
Clinical Trials: Overview
Preclinical Development: Overview
Hospitals-I
Types of Biopharmaceutical Studies: Controlled and Non-Controlled Approaches
Non-controlled studies, commonly employed for initial exploration, lack a control group, rendering them susceptible to biases and external influences. In contrast,...

