Evaluating the research capacity and culture amongst staff at a tertiary level teaching hospital in Rwanda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Building research capacity can strengthen health systems through evidence-based interventions. However, evaluating the current research capacity and increasing it is a layered process that needs to consider different institutional structures, as well as internal factors. This study collects baseline data on the research capacity and culture at King Faisal Hospital Rwanda (KFH), a tertiary-level teaching hospital in Rwanda. It also proposes ways to further strengthen it and recommends ways for other institutions in Rwanda to strengthen research capacity.

Methods

The Research Capacity and Culture Tool was distributed to full-time clinical and non-clinical KFH staff in September 2021. Participants were required to hold a position that minimally requires an Advanced D

SUBMITTER: Neil KL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11620370 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature