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Growing and retaining general practice research leaders in Australia: How can we do better?
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van Driel, M and Deckx, L and Cooke, G and Pirotta, M and Gill, GF and Winzenberg, TM, Growing and retaining general practice research leaders in Australia: How can we do better?, Australian Family Physician, 46, (10) pp. 757-762. ISSN 0300-8495 (2017) [Refereed Article]
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Official URL: https://www.racgp.org.au/afp/2017/october/growing-...
Abstract
Methods: A qualitative study of 18 GPs (PhD obtained between 2006 and 2016) was conducted. Semi-structured telephone interviews were transcribed and analysed using concurrent thematic analysis.
Results: General practice researchers faced insecure career pathways. They often work in isolation, there is a lack of critical mass, and research was often described as a hobby (ie unfunded, done from home). Solutions included expanding academic general practice registrar positions to include advanced research training, building professional networks, mentoring, and better marketing of general practice research.
Discussion: Focused investment in developing clear and sustainable career pathways is essential to nurture and retain general practice researchers and research leaders. The research culture and professional standing of general practice researchers also need to improve. Support from professional bodies and colleagues, and enabling research collaborations, are key.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | general practitioners, PhD, change of career, research leaders, career pathways |
Research Division: | Health Sciences |
Research Group: | Health services and systems |
Research Field: | Health care administration |
Objective Division: | Health |
Objective Group: | Evaluation of health and support services |
Objective Field: | Health education and promotion |
UTAS Author: | Winzenberg, TM (Professor Tania Winzenberg) |
ID Code: | 124555 |
Year Published: | 2017 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 5 |
Deposited By: | Menzies Institute for Medical Research |
Deposited On: | 2018-02-26 |
Last Modified: | 2018-07-20 |
Downloads: | 0 |
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