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Rehabilitation research: habit analysis and recommendations
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
|January 1, 1983
Summary
Many academic physiatrists do not apply for research grants. Improving grant writing skills and exploring diverse funding sources can boost rehabilitation research productivity.
Area of Science:
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Health Services Research
Background:
- A survey by the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) assessed research grant application behaviors.
- Significant portions of members did not apply for grants between 1974-1980.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze factors influencing research grant application success in physiatry.
- To identify strategies for increasing rehabilitation research productivity through improved grant acquisition.
Main Methods:
- Survey of Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) members regarding grant application activity.
- Analysis of grant application success rates, funding sources, and publication data.
Main Results:
- 41% of respondents made no grant applications in a 6-year period.
- Successful applicants submitted 1.5 times more applications than unsuccessful ones.
- Federal funding accounted for 42% of awards and 76% of published articles.
Conclusions:
- Enhancing grant writing expertise and diversifying funding sources are crucial for advancing rehabilitation research.
- Increased grant application activity and success can lead to greater research output and impact.