Challenges hindering emergency physicians; involvement in multicenter collaborative studies in Japan: A nationwide survey analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Multicenter collaborative research accelerates patient recruitment and strengthens evidence. Nevertheless, the factors influencing emergency and critical care physicians' involvement in such research in Japan remain unclear.

Methods

A nationwide web-based survey conducted in early 2023 targeted emergency physicians working a minimum of 3 days per week in Japan. The survey descriptively assessed their backgrounds, work and research environments, experiences, and perceived impediments and motivators for multicenter research.

Results

Of the 387 respondents, 348 were included in the study, yielding a 5.1% response rate. Women comprised 11% of the participants; 33% worked in university hospitals, 65% served in both emergency departments and intensive care units, and 54

SUBMITTER: Yasuda M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10665775 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature