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Research Activity, Skills and Training Needs of Health and Social Care Professionals: 2013 Survey

Research Activity, Skills and Training Needs of Health and Social Care Professionals: 2013 Survey. Dr. Michael Byrne Principal Psychologist Manager / HSCP Research Subgroup Slides prepared by Patrick McHugh. Research Subgroup members. Michael Byrne, Principal Psychologist Manager, HSE (Chair)

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Research Activity, Skills and Training Needs of Health and Social Care Professionals: 2013 Survey

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  1. Research Activity, Skills and Training Needs of Health and Social Care Professionals: 2013 Survey Dr. Michael Byrne Principal Psychologist Manager / HSCP Research Subgroup Slides prepared by Patrick McHugh

  2. Research Subgroup members • Michael Byrne, Principal Psychologist Manager, HSE (Chair) • Molly Byrne, School of Psychology, NUIG • Frances Conneely, Senior Executive Officer, HSCP Unit, HSE • Sarah Donnelly, Lecturer in Social Work, UCD • Suzanne Guerin, School of Psychology, UCD • Mandy Lee, Assistant Professor, Health Policy & Management, TCD • Helen Lynch, Dept. of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, UCC • Margaret Moore, Head of Radiotherapy Physics, University Hospital Galway, HSE • Lydia O’Sullivan, Clinical Research Radiation Therapist, SLRON, Beaumont Centre • Maria O’Sullivan, Associate Professor, Senior Scientist in Nutrition, TCD • Irene Regan, Chief Medical Scientist, Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin • Martine Smith, Associate Professor, School of Linguistic Speech & Communication Sciences, TCD

  3. Recap of 2011 Survey

  4. Advancing on 2011 Survey • Accessible online survey to gain larger and more representative sample • More detailed comparison of research active and research inactive participants • Wider range of content examined (e.g., motivation for research, publications) • More comprehensive analysis of enablers of research • Greater use of open-ended questions to sample opinions and experiences of HSCPs

  5. 2013 Survey • Online survey created using LimeSurvey • Email with survey link sent on to members of the HSCP Education and Development Advisory Group, heads of professional bodies, managerial groups and HSE-funded organisations for distribution • 1,325 HSCPs completed the survey • 15,844 HSCPs in Ireland (HSE Personnel Census Report, 2013) • Response rate of 8.4% • Likely response bias to those research active and interested in research • Participant numbers sufficient for reliable results and high statistical power

  6. Participants

  7. Participants by profession

  8. Proportion of research active participants For survey results: Research Active = Research active within the last two year Research Active = Not research active within the last two years

  9. Characteristics of Research Active HSCPs * 15 participants did not indicate a level

  10. Highest Academic Degree

  11. Strengths and Weaknesses of Participants

  12. Are your research competencies adequate to engage in research?

  13. Research Training Preferences

  14. Enablers of research * Open-ended questions

  15. Barriers to Research * p < .05, ** p < .01, *** p < .001

  16. Proportion of work time for research

  17. Motivation for research * Open-ended question

  18. Publications and Presentations

  19. Characteristics of research projects (n = 1953)

  20. Most recently completed research project (n =357)

  21. Mentorship * Last completed project

  22. Quality of mentorship

  23. Summary • Substantial research capacity among both research active and research inactive participants • Higher research activity at more specialist levels of the health service • Variation in competence across research skills • Desire for practically based research training • Lack of time and funding as major barriers to research • Limited opportunities for research during work time • A reliance on personal motivation and initiative to maintain research activity • Good quality support provided by supervisors/mentors

  24. Comparison of 2011 and 2013 Surveys

  25. Recommendations • More time for research activity – how to achieve this? • Greater support and encouragement from management • Refresher workshops for research inactive participants interested in getting started • Training modules on publishing research and applying for funding – trial online training? • Create more opportunities for peer collaboration (conferences, online hubs etc.) • Develop stronger links with HEIs – utilise consultative role for experienced researchers • Identify priority areas for government-led research initiatives – medical cost-offset, obesity etc. • Catalogue all research projects in Ireland • Create database of all available sources of research funding • Continue to promote Lenus and Open Access

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