Research activities in general medicine: a scoping survey by the Internal Medicine Society of Australia and New Zealand.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In developing an effective framework for a collaborative research network (RN) that supports members involved in research, the Internal Medicine Society of Australia and New Zealand (IMSANZ) required a better understanding of the current level of research activity and engagement by general physicians, and factors influencing such engagement.

Aims

To explore the current research landscape amongst general physicians in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

Methods

A questionnaire exploring research participation, scope, research enablers and barriers was disseminated to IMSANZ members over a 3-month period. Core functions of IMSANZ-RN, research priorities, potential solutions to perceived barriers and required level of support were also evaluated.

Results

SUBMITTER: Aung AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9543186 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature