Developing the Allied Health Professions Research Network: Building Research Capacity and Capability

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (11) ◽  
pp. 601-602 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth White
Keyword(s):  
Allied Health ◽  
Health Professions ◽  
Research Capacity ◽  
Research Network ◽  
Building Research ◽  
Allied Health Professions ◽  
Network Building

scholarly journals Building research capacity in the allied health professions

2008 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline Pickstone ◽  
Susan Nancarrow ◽  
Jo Cooke ◽  
Wesley Vernon ◽  
Gail Mountain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Allied Health ◽  
Health Professions ◽  
Research Capacity ◽  
Building Research ◽  
Allied Health Professions

scholarly journals In this Issue

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
David Briggs
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Health Professions ◽  
Research Capacity ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Building Research ◽  
Allied Health Professions ◽  
Research Article

In this issue we start with the editorial and then present a research article from Matus, Wenke and Mickan that has an objective the development a practical toolkit of evidence-informed strategies for building research capacity in Allied Health. The focus on allied health continues with a further research article from McKeever and Brown who ask the question ‘What are the client, organisational and employee – related outcomes of high-quality leadership in the Allied Health Professions?’ The authors undertook a scoping review around these aspects in Allied health.

scholarly journals Developing clinical academic researchers: insights from practitioners and managers in nursing, midwifery and allied health

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (9) ◽  
pp. 282-292
Author(s):  
Hazel Roddam ◽  
Lucy Cross ◽  
Rachel Georgiou ◽  
Josephine Gibson ◽  
Stephanie Jones ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Research ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Health Professions ◽  
Research Capacity ◽  
Career Pathways ◽  
Allied Health Professions ◽  
Barriers And Enablers ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Strategic Support

Background/Aims Developing a clinical academic role in nursing, midwifery and the allied health professions is challenging because of the lack of a national career pathway, recognition and understanding of the role. This evaluation aimed to explore perspectives of aspiring, or active clinical academics, and healthcare managers in nursing, midwifery and the allied health professions about the benefits, barriers and enablers of engagement in these career pathways. Methods In total, eight workshops were facilitated across England (four each for managers and prospective clinical academics), where 162 participants shared their experiences and perceptions of clinical academic research activities. Results Three major themes were identified that related to the perceived benefits, barriers and enablers of engagement in these career pathways: building health research capacity, building individuals' health research capability, and improving patient care. Conclusion This article demonstrates factors that are valued and perceived to be working well by practitioners and their clinical service managers, and highlights key priorities for further strategic support.

scholarly journals Effects and mechanisms of an allied health research position in a Queensland regional and rural health service: a descriptive case study

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 667 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel J. Wenke ◽  
Anna Tynan ◽  
Annette Scott ◽  
Sharon Mickan
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Research Capacity ◽  
Research Culture ◽  
Building Research ◽  
Potential Value ◽  
Research Collaborations ◽  
Rural Health Service ◽  
Use Of Technology

The aim of the present case study is to illustrate the outcomes of a dedicated allied health (AH) research position within a large Queensland regional and rural health service. The secondary aim of the case study is to describe the enabling and hindering mechanisms to the success of the role. Semistructured interviews were conducted with the Executive Director of Allied Health and the current AH research fellow incumbent within the health service. A focus group was also undertaken with six stakeholders (e.g. clinicians, team leaders) who had engaged with the research position. Outcomes of the AH research fellow included clinical and service improvements, enhanced research culture and staff up-skilling, development of research infrastructure and the formation of strategic research collaborations. Despite being a sole position in a geographically expansive health service with constrained resources, key enabling mechanisms to the success of the role were identified, including strong advocacy and regular communication with the Executive. In conclusion, the case study highlights the potential value of an AH research position in building research capacity within a large non-metropolitan health service. Factors to facilitate ongoing success could include additional research and administrative funding, as well as increased use of technology and team-based research. What is known about the topic? Dedicated research positions embedded within health care settings are a well cited strategy to increase research capacity building of allied health professionals (AHPs). However the majority of these positions are within metropolitan health settings and unique challenges exist for these roles in regional and rural areas. Few studies have described the impact of dedicated AH research positions within regional health centres or the factors which facilitate or hinder their role. What does this paper add? Dedicated research positions within a non-metropolitan Australian health service may have a positive impact on AH clinical services, research culture, staff upskilling, research infrastructure and research collaborations. Key enabling mechanisms to support the role may include advocacy from higher level management, strong networks and communication channels. Additional research and administrative funding, the use of technology and team based research may enhance sustainability of such roles. What are the implications for practitioners? AH research positions have potential value in building research capacity within a large non-metropolitan health service. Health managers and researchers should be aware of the unique challenges to these roles and consider mechanisms that may best enhance and sustain outcomes of the positions including: the development of infrastructure (i.e. technology, website of resources), networks, and communication strategies (i.e. regular meetings with leadership and promotion internally).

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