Exploring research capacity and culture of allied health professionals: a mixed methods evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the myriad benefits of research to patients, professionals, and organisations, fewer than 0.1% of the Allied Health Professions workforce are employed in clinical academic roles. Identified barriers include a lack of role modelling, management support, funding, and availability of clinical academic roles. Research capacity building is critical to improving Allied Health Professional research capability. The aim of this evaluation was to explore the current research capacity and culture of Allied Health Professionals to inform future tailored research capacity building strategies at a local level.

Methods

A mixed methods evaluation of research capacity and culture was conducted within the Allied Health Professions department of a large National Health Servi

SUBMITTER: Cordrey T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8764821 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature