Joint Task Force Core Competency Framework Adoption Process at a National Level: A Survey of Ukrainian-Based Clinical...

Area of Science:

• Clinical Research
• Professional Development
• Medical Education

Background:

• Core competencies for clinical research professionals are globally recognized.
• The Joint Task Force proposed a Core Competency Framework in 2014.
• Ukraine has recently begun implementing this framework.

Purpose of the Study:

• Assess self-assessed competencies of Ukrainian clinical research practitioners.
• Evaluate Good Clinical Practice (GCP) knowledge and educational levels.
• Determine the need for enhanced educational tools to meet framework standards.

Main Methods:

• Survey of Ukrainian clinical research practitioners.
• Assessment of competency domains from Sonstein et al. (2014).
• Evaluation of GCP knowledge and current educational methods.

Main Results:

• Identified competence gaps in Medicines Development and Regulation, Data Management and Informatics, Scientific Concepts and Research Design, and Study and Site Management.
• Short-term GCP trainings are inadequate for comprehensive competence.
• Most Ukrainian professionals have limited training in core competency domains.

Conclusions:

• Significant knowledge gaps exist among Ukrainian clinical research professionals.
• Current educational approaches, primarily short-term GCP training, are insufficient.
• A long-term academic program based on the Core Competence Framework is recommended.