Reengineering Clinical Research to Involve Community Clinicians
Author Information
Author(s): Ryan Gery, Berrebi Claude, Beckett Megan, Taylor Stephanie, Quiter Elaine, Cho Michelle, Pincus Harold, Kahn Katherine
Primary Institution: RAND Health, Santa Monica, CA, USA
Hypothesis
How can the clinical research enterprise be reorganized to better involve community clinicians?
Conclusion
The proposed model aims to create a systematic mechanism to overcome barriers preventing clinician participation in research.
Supporting Evidence
- The study identifies barriers that community clinicians face in participating in clinical research.
- A three-dimensional system of checks and balances is proposed to support community clinicians.
- RSOs are suggested to help recruit and retain clinicians in research.
Takeaway
This study suggests a new way to help more doctors in the community take part in research while they treat patients, making it easier for them to join in.
Methodology
The study involved literature reviews and interviews with clinicians and stakeholders to develop and test a model for community clinician involvement in research.
Participant Demographics
The study discusses community clinicians, including family medicine specialists, pediatricians, and other healthcare providers.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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