title: Clinicians and research: recurring obstacles and some possible solutions.
abstract: We surveyed clinicians in residential treatment centers (RTCs) to explore their perceptions of barriers to and resources for accomplishing research and scholarly pursuits. A nationwide sampling of RTCs generated a sample of 273 respondents, which consisted of 95 psychologists, 27 psychiatrists, and 151 social workers. Our sample of clinicians expressed very favorable attitudes toward research and the scientist-practitioner model. However, the great majority are not combining the roles of clinician and researcher/scholar. The most frequently cited barriers to scholarly activity were insufficient time, research not part of the job description, and lack of funding. Recommendations are offered.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Clinical Training and Research, Devereux Foundation, Devon, PA 19333-0400.
authors.forename: S I
authors.initials: SI
authors.lastname: Pfeiffer
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Burd
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Wright
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003363:Cost Control; D006801:Humans; D011586:Psychology, Clinical / Q000191:economics*; D012109:Research Support as Topic / Q000191:economics*; D012114:Residential Treatment; D014481:United States