Building a research conscious workforce.
With the aim of building a research conscious workforce, the former Northern and Yorkshire Research and Development office explored the nature and purpose of research and development (R&D) support for NHS staff. Part of the study used a questionnaire to seek healthcare professionals' R&D education and training needs. Some findings were unexpected, such as the significant differences between professional groups' needs and preferences. Recommendations, therefore, include local, flexible R&D education and training programmes.
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Keith
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Nuffield Institute for Health, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D004739:England; D006302:Health Services Research / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009313:National Health Programs / Q000458:organization & administration*; D020380:Needs Assessment; D011361:Professional Competence; D012108:Research Personnel / Q000193:education* / Q000592:standards; D012109:Research Support as Topic; D013192:Staff Development; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods