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[Barriers and facilitators for the completion of a master's thesis in health]
Diego H Giunta1,2,3, Yi Hsuan Chen1, Cristina Elizondo1
1Maestría en Investigación Clínica, Universidad Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Introduction:
This study falls within the field of postgraduate training in health research, specifically in a Master's Degree in Clinical Research. Its objective is to identify, from the students' perspective, the barriers and facilitators that influence the completion of their theses.
Materials And Methods:
A descriptive-interpretative study was conducted using qualitative methodology through the implementation of a structured questionnaire between March and April 2023.
Results:
A total of 193 master's students were included. They were grouped according to the stage they were at when completing the questionnaire: 29% (57) in the completed thesis group; 20% (39) were in the data analysis group; 13% (25) were in the research project implementation group; 25% (49) were in the research planning group; and 12% (23) were in the no research project group.
Conclusion:
The director or tutor stands out as the main facilitator, providing constant guidance, advice, and support to students throughout the process. The main barrier is the lack of protected time, resulting from excessive work responsibilities, which makes it difficult to progress through the different stages of the final project. These findings provide a better understanding of the factors that influence the academic journey of master's students and offer relevant insights for improving institutional support strategies in graduate health programs.
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