How surgical Trainee Research Collaboratives achieve success: a mixed methods study to develop trainee engagement strategies.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to understand the role of surgical Trainee Research Collaboratives (TRCs) in conducting randomised controlled trials and identify strategies to enhance trainee engagement in trials.

Design

This is a mixed methods study. We used observation of TRC meetings, semi-structured interviews and an online survey to explore trainees' motivations for engagement in trials and TRCs, including barriers and facilitators. Interviews were analysed thematically, alongside observation field notes. Survey responses were analysed using descriptive statistics. Strategies to enhance TRCs were developed at a workshop by 13 trial methodologists, surgical trainees, consultants and research nurses.

Setting

This study was conducted within a secondary care setting in t

SUBMITTER: Clement C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10729246 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature