Development of the Learning Health System Researcher Core Competencies.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To develop core competencies for learning health system (LHS) researchers to guide the development of training programs.

Data sources/study setting

Data were obtained from literature review, expert interviews, a modified Delphi process, and consensus development meetings.

Study design

The competencies were developed from August to December 2016 using qualitative methods.

Data collection/extraction methods

The literature review formed the basis for the initial draft of a competency domain framework. Key informant semi-structured interviews, a modified Delphi survey, and three expert panel (n = 19 members) consensus development meetings produced the final set of competencies.

Principal findings

The iterative development process yielded seven comp

SUBMITTER: Forrest CB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6051975 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature