Global research coaching in orthopedic surgery: seeding for an international network.
Despite the importance of delivering evidence-based health care, orthopedic surgeons have directed fewer efforts towards the generation of such evidence. Even when present, published evidence lacks methodological rigor and is known to be inaccurate. One of the main reasons for the lack of generation of quality evidence, and the low involvement in research among orthopedic surgeons, is the lack of structured research coaching environments where they can learn concepts and hone their research skills. There is a palpable need for a pragmatic and outcome-oriented approach that can equip orthopedic surgeons with effective ways of communicating their research in writing. We describe a pragmatic research coaching program, designed and developed by the Research on Research group, which aims to build a global network of orthopedic researchers trained in streamlined and standardized research methods. We also provide a brief overview of the course principles and tools, and the platforms used in this program.
UNIVILLE University, Joinville, Brazil ; Research on Research group, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.
Ana Paula Bonilauri
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Ferreira
Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, Singapore ; Research on Research group, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.
Dimple
D
Rajgor
Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, Singapore ; Research on Research group, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.
Jatin
J
Shah
Duke University Health System, Durham, NC, USA ; Research on Research group, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.
Anand
A
Shah
Duke University Health System, Durham, NC, USA ; Research on Research group, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.
Ricardo
R
Pietrobon
Global network; Orthopedics; Research coaching