A survey of barriers and facilitators to primary care staff conducting research.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Research is essential to find ways of improving healthcare although is not established in primary care. This study aims to investigate the barriers and facilitators to primary care staff conducting research in one geographical area of the UK.

Method

A survey was developed for primary care staff using validated questions where possible. It was distributed using Online SurveysTM by email, social media and personal contact.

Results

One hundred and ten participants were recruited from 29 GP practices in one geographical area, 74 (67.2%) were female and 35 (31.8%) were male. Nearly three quarters (73.6%) were clinical with the remainder non-clinical staff. Sixty percent of participants had been asked to conduct research and just over 40% had never conducted rese

SUBMITTER: Edwards Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12646422 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature