Clinical academic careers for general practice nurses: a qualitative exploration of associated barriers and enablers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The delivery of research in healthcare in the UK is dependent on a subgroup of clinicians - clinical academics - who concurrently engage in clinical practice and academic activities. The need to increase access to such roles for general practice nurses has been identified, although the need for a robust career framework remains.

Aims

This study, with a qualitative interview and focus group design, aimed to explore the concept of clinical academic careers for general practice nurses by identifying barriers and enablers associated with pursuing and performing such roles.

Methods

General practice nurses (n = 18) and general practitioners (n = 5) engaged in either an audio -recorded interview or focus group. Verbatim transcripts were subjected to

SUBMITTER: Jones S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9163767 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature