Research utilization competency development in the health workforce pipeline: Design and formative evaluation of learning objectives for health professions students.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is widely recognized that use of research evidence to guide health policy and practice could lead to adoption of life-saving interventions and more effective resource allocation. However, the skills around research utilization are often assumed and rarely taught, particularly in low- and middle-income country contexts. Here we present a set of competency areas and learning objectives developed for institutionalization of research utilization across health professions schools in Liberia. Ahead of implementation and to gauge their perceived value and utility, a participatory formative evaluation was undertaken.

Methods

Focus group discussions were held to gain feedback on a set of research utilization learning objectives and the proposed implementation approach.

SUBMITTER: Yini Karway OW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11610060 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature