New research co-authored by UCRH Director, Professor Vicki Flood has taken a deep dive into identifying barriers and enablers to undertaking research for healthcare professionals.
The study was undertaken by PhD candidate Sharon Lee under the supervision of Professor Flood and Associate Professor in Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Sydney, Associate Professor Janelle Gifford.
The study findings have been published in the Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare (Volume 17).
Specifically, the work looked at healthcare professionals employed in publicly funded health services. It found that research is encouraged across nursing/midwifery, allied health and medical professionals, with interviews conducted with representatives from each of the professions.
Barriers identified across all professional groups were inconsistencies and difficulties with the ethical regulatory process.
Enablers such as mentoring and a positive research culture within the institutions were important supporting factors.
Importantly, this study will allow health organisations – across metropolitan and rural and regional settings – to tailor training and infrastructure support to all researchers.
