biostudies-literatureZhu YNational Natural Science Foundation of ChinaThe Soft Science Project of Jiangsu Science and Technology Departmente083957https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC11409259biostudies-literatureUnknown14(9)<h4>Purpose</h4>As the number of clinical trials in China continues to grow, the assessment of competency of Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs), who play a crucial role in clinical trials, has become an important and challenging topic. This study aims to construct a competency model for CRCs tailored to the Chinese context, in order to promote the standardisation and regulated development of the CRC industry.<h4>Study design and setting</h4>This study was conducted in China, engaging CRCs as the primary subjects. A competency evaluation model for CRCs was constructed through literature review, semi-structured interviews, Delphi expert consultation and the analytic hierarchy process. A questionnaire survey was distributed to a broad sample of CRCs across China to evaluate the model's relBMJ openConstruction of a competency evaluation model for Clinical Research Coordinators in China: a study based on the Delphi method and questionnaire survey.PMC1140925972074123BR2020043Li XZhu YCai MSun XShi JfalseConstruction of a competency evaluation model for Clinical Research Coordinators in China: a study based on the Delphi method and questionnaire survey.<h4>Purpose</h4>As the number of clinical trials in China continues to grow, the assessment of competency of Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs), who play a crucial role in clinical trials, has become an important and challenging topic. This study aims to construct a competency model for CRCs tailored to the Chinese context, in order to promote the standardisation and regulated development of the CRC industry.<h4>Study design and setting</h4>This study was conducted in China, engaging CRCs as the primary subjects. A competency evaluation model for CRCs was constructed through literature review, semi-structured interviews, Delphi expert consultation and the analytic hierarchy process. A questionnaire survey was distributed to a broad sample of CRCs across China to evaluate the model's rel2024-01-01T00:00:00Z2024 Sep2025-04-19T19:25:19.768Z2025-04-19T19:25:19.768ZS-EPMC114092593928901110.1136/bmjopen-2024-083957